• Editor's Rating: 8.0
  • Consumer Rating: 0.0
Intro APR: 0%
Regular APR: 14.24% Variable
Annual Fee: None
Intro Period: 7 Months
Balance Transfer: Yes*
Credit Needed: Good

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  • The credit card that rewards you for good behavior.
  • Up to a 2% purchase APR reduction when you make a purchase, stay under your credit line and pay on time 3 billing periods in a row.
  • 6,000 bonus points after $250 in purchases are made within 3 months of account opening.
  • 2,500 bonus points when you sign up for paperless statements within 3 months of account opening.
  • 5 reward points for every $1 you spend on dining, books, movies and music. 1 reward point for every $1 you spend on other purchases.
  • 0% APR for 7 months on purchases and balance transfers.

EDITORS' RATINGS OVERALL SCORE

8.0

Overall

The Bottom-Line

This card offers unique ThankYou® Points rewards for doing such things as using the card often, making payments on time, or using the card at participating retailers.

The Good

This no annual fee card rewards you with rewards points for doing such things as paying on time, staying below your credit limit, and using paperless billing.

The Not So Good

Default APR of 29.99% kicks in if you violate certain cardholder terms by doing such things as going over your credit limit or missing a payment.

CARD DESCRIPTION

The Citi Forward(SM) Card is distinguished by the fact that it offers various rewards as a thank you to its customers for doing simple things that lead to good credit and sound money management.
 
You can earn 5 points for every $1 spent in restaurants, record stores, movie theatres, and video rental stores and 1 point for other purchases, plus 100 points for each billing period when you pay on time and stay under your credit line. Sign up for paperless statements and you will earn 5,000 bonus points, and you can get 6,000 ThankYou® Points after you make $250 in purchases within the first 3 months.

Redeem your ThankYou® Points for gift cards, music and electronics or for student loan rebates, statement credits, and charitable donations. But if you cannot find a reward that appeals to you contact the card company and they will create one just for you through their Your Wish Fulfilled option.

Credit education tips and tools to help do budget and investment planning are included under the “Use Credit Wisely” feature. Optional services include payment aid – a kind of insurance against loss of income due to certain unforeseen circumstances – and Citi® IdentityMonitor® credit protection services that are meant to help protect cardholders from identity theft while providing information and updates such as credit score and reporting details. You can also have your own picture and signature on the front of your Citi card – a feature that enhances cardholder security and helps to avoid card theft or abuse.

A useful and innovative Virtual Account Number feature lets you shop online without using your primary account number. With one click of the computer mouse you can generate a substitute credit card number and use it for that transaction – which then gets tied back to your card account without giving anyone your actual card number.

DETAILED EDITORS' RATINGS

8.0

Introductory APR

Zero APR for the first six months.

8.0

Benefits

8.0

Fees

In line with other offers.

8.0

Regular APR

14.24%