8 real approvals analyzed

Citi Double CashCredit Limit, Score & Approval Odds (2026)

The Citi Double Cash is a cash back card from Citi. Welcome bonus: $200 / $1,500 in 6 mo.

Based on 12 real reported applications, 67% were approved — median approved FICO 750, median starting limit $9.6k.

Citi Double Cash credit limit

Credit Limit — this card

$500 – $50k

The span of limits the Citi Double Cash issues. Across 8 reported approvals the median starting limit was $9.6k ($8k$11.6k typical). Your personal limit depends on your profile — calculate your odds and limit →

Credit score needed for the Citi Double Cash

The issuer generally looks for a credit score of 650+. Approved applicants in our data had a median FICO around 750 (range 650785).

Citi Double Cash approval odds

Based on 12 real applications reported for the Citi Double Cash, 67% were approved.

Approval rate

67%

12 reported apps

Approved

8

4 denied

Typical approved profile

750 FICO · 6% utilization · 2 recent inquiries — medians across 8 reported approvals. Lowest approved score on record: 650.

How the 4 denied applicants differed

Same medians as the approved profile above, for the applications that were turned down — so the gap is the story, not the raw number.

Median FICO
624-126 pts vs approved
Median utilization
46%+40 pts vs approved

Score alone doesn't decide it — the highest denied score on record, 780, is well above the lowest one we've seen approved. Utilization, recent inquiries and account age move the odds too.

Real reported Citi Double Cash applications

Anonymous data points from public forums — score, utilization and outcome. These are other applicants, not a personal estimate.

650 FICOutil 18%2 inq
Approved $5k
720 FICOutil 8%3 inq
Approved $9.2k
735 FICOutil 6%1 inq
Approved $10k
742 FICOutil 6%2 inq
Approved $11k
758 FICOutil 5%1 inq
Approved $13.5k
766 FICOutil 5%2 inq
Approved $8k
780 FICOutil 6%
Denied
628 FICOutil 46%4 inq
Denied
620 FICOutil 45%5 inq
Denied
618 FICOutil 48%5 inq
Denied

Citi Double Cash requirements

Suggested credit score
650+
Min credit history
6 months
Recommended utilization
under 50%
Recent hard inquiries
up to ~5
Credit limit range
$500 – $50k
Annual fee
$0
APR
19.24%–29.24%
Welcome bonus
$200 / $1,500 in 6 mo
Reports to
Experian, Equifax
Official application page

Citi Double Cash approval — FAQ

What credit score do you need for the Citi Double Cash?

Approved applicants in our data had a median FICO around 750 (range 650–785). The issuer generally looks for 650+.

What is the credit limit for the Citi Double Cash?

The Citi Double Cash issues limits from $500 to $50k. Across 8 reported approvals the median starting limit was $9.6k, typically $8k–$11.6k.

How to get approved for the Citi Double Cash?

Aim for a credit score around 650+, keep utilization under 50%, keep recent hard inquiries to about 5 or fewer, have at least 6 months of credit history. If you're denied, you can request reconsideration at 1-800-695-5171.

What are the requirements for the Citi Double Cash?

Suggested score 650+, at least 6 months of credit history, utilization under 50%, and up to about 5 recent hard inquiries. Annual fee: $0. Reports to Experian, Equifax.

What are the approval odds for the Citi Double Cash?

Based on 12 real reported Citi Double Cash applications, 67% were approved. Approved applicants had a median FICO of 750 and 6% utilization. Denied applicants had a median FICO of 624 and 46% utilization. Your own odds depend on your full profile — the predictor scores it against this data.

What is the approval rate for the Citi Double Cash?

Of 12 reported Citi Double Cash applications in our dataset, 67% were approved — the lowest approved score we have on record is 650.

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Approval data is crowdsourced from myFICO and verified clients, not the issuer. Not financial advice.