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Both cards cost $0/yr. The Citi Strata Credit Card leads on travel; the U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card on telecom.
Card data as of September 27, 2026.
Annual Fee
Welcome Bonus
| Category | Citi Strata Credit Card | U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card |
|---|---|---|
| Cable Tv | 1X | 5X |
| Department Stores |
The Citi Strata Credit Card wins in 5 of 5 categories. The U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card leads in 0. 12 more categories depend on booking channel or caps.
Grocery Stores
Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X vs 2X
Gas Stations
Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X vs 2X
Transit
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X (3X without restrictions)
Top Spend Category
Depends: Must select category at citi.com/selfselect
Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X when conditions are met; U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Beauty
Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X vs 1X
Fitness
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X (3X without restrictions)
Live Entertainment
Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X vs 1X
Both scenarios favor the Citi Strata Credit Card on net value (rewards, usable credits, fees, and welcome offer).
| 5X |
| Electronics | 1X | 5X |
| Fast Food | 1X | 5X |
| Fitness | 3X | 5X |
| Movie Theaters | 1X | 5X |
| Sporting Goods | 1X | 5X |
| Streaming | 3X | 5X |
| Telecom | 1X | 5X |
| Transit | 3X | 5X |
| Utilities | 1X | 5X |
| Beauty | 3X | 1X |
| Gas Stations | 3X | 2X |
| Grocery Stores | 3X | 2X |
| Live Entertainment | 3X | 1X |
| Pet | 3X | 1X |
| Top Spend Category | 3X | 1X |
| Dining | 2X | 2X |
| Everything Else | 1X | 1X |
Network
Key Benefits
Pros
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Pet
Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X vs 1X
Streaming
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 3X (3X without restrictions)
Telecom
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Cable Tv
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Movie Theaters
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Department Stores
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Electronics
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Sporting Goods
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Fast Food
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Utilities
Depends: up to $2,000/quarter
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns 5X when conditions are met; Citi Strata Credit Card earns 1X (1X without restrictions)
Modeled net value (bonus categories at unconditional rates, caps applied). Spend mix: dining 15%, groceries 15%, gas 10%, travel 10%, everything else 50%. Statement credits use the same recurring usable estimates as each card's detail page; first-year-only credits count in year one only. Welcome offers valued at each card's program rate shown on this page.
Both scenarios favor the Citi Strata Credit Card on net value (rewards, usable credits, fees, and welcome offer).
| Scenario | Citi Strata Credit Card | U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card | Ongoing winner | Year-one winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light spender: $1,000/month | Rewards: $317 Credits (our usable estimate): $50 − Annual fee ($0) Ongoing: $367 Year one: $687 | Rewards: $168 Credits (our usable estimate): $0 − Annual fee ($0) Ongoing: $168 Year one: $368 | Citi Strata Credit Card | Citi Strata Credit Card |
| Heavy spender: $4,000/month | Rewards: $1,267 Credits (our usable estimate): $50 − Annual fee ($0) Ongoing: $1,317 Year one: $1,637 | Rewards: $672 Credits (our usable estimate): $0 − Annual fee ($0) Ongoing: $672 Year one: $872 | Citi Strata Credit Card | Citi Strata Credit Card |
Editorial disclosure: CardRewards.ai is an independent comparison service. Card data comes from issuers' published terms; data as of September 27, 2026. Card issuers do not influence our rankings or content.
