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Citi Diamond Preferred Benefits, Credits & Annual Fee
No annual fee
The Citi Diamond Preferred Card is a no-annual-fee card best suited for people who want to pay down existing debt, offering 0% intro APR for 21 months on balance transfers and 12 months on purchases.
Maintained by Creddy Editorial · Catalog checked Oct 7, 2026
Citi Diamond Preferred at a Glance: No Annual Fee, Issuer and Rewards
- Annual fee:
- No annual fee
- Issuer:
- Citi
Citi Diamond Preferred Earning Rates
No earning rates listed yet.
Who Should Get the Citi Diamond Preferred?
It has no annual fee, so it costs nothing to keep.
Is the Citi Diamond Preferred Worth It?
The Citi Diamond Preferred has no annual fee, so every reward you earn is value you keep. Compare its earning rates with your spending.
Check enrollment requirements, merchant restrictions, reset timing and the issuer's current terms before applying.
Citi Diamond Preferred Statement Credits and When They Reset
Creddy's catalog lists no statement credits for the Citi Diamond Preferred. Its value comes from its rewards and other benefits on this page.
Citi Diamond Preferred Travel Benefits
Travel Benefits
- Citi Travel Access
Book flights, hotels, car rentals, and attractions through the Citi Travel portal using your Citi card. You get access to over 1.4 million hotels and resorts worldwide in one place. Pay with your eligible Citi card at checkout to complete the booking.
Checked Jul 4, 2026
More Citi Diamond Preferred Card Benefits
Purchase Protection
- Mastercard ID Theft ProtectionEnrollment required
Mastercard monitors the personal information you choose to protect and alerts you if suspicious activity is found. Enroll for free through Mastercard's ID Theft Protection portal, and monitoring starts immediately. There is no cost to enroll or use this service.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Zero Liability on Unauthorized Charges
You pay $0 for unauthorized charges made on your account if your card is lost, stolen, or used without your permission. Report a suspicious charge to Citi, and you won't be held responsible for the fraudulent amount. Coverage applies to both physical card and account number misuse.
Checked Jul 4, 2026
Entertainment
- Citi Entertainment Access
Get special access to buy presale tickets and exclusive experiences for concerts, sporting events, and arts and culture events. Use your Citi card at checkout on the Citi Entertainment portal to access thousands of events throughout the year. Availability varies by event and date.
Checked Jul 4, 2026
Fees & Miscellaneous
- 24-Hour Fraud Protection
Citi monitors your account around the clock and sends you an alert if unusual activity is detected. If something looks off, Citi will reach out so you can confirm or dispute the charge quickly. No action is needed to activate - monitoring is automatic.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - 24/7 Customer Service
Reach Citi customer service any time of day or night, every day of the year. Use the Citi Mobile App to manage your account, make payments, and handle most banking needs directly from your phone. For issues that need a live agent, phone support is also available around the clock.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Choose Your Payment Due Date
Pick your monthly payment due date from available options at the beginning, middle, or end of the month. Set it once through your Citi account to align with your pay schedule or other bills. Each month you can pay your full balance or just the minimum due.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Citi Flex PayMin charge $75
Split eligible purchases of $75 or more into fixed monthly payments instead of paying all at once. Set up a Flex Pay plan through your Citi account after making a qualifying purchase with your card. A fixed interest rate applies to the plan, so review terms before enrolling.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Foreign Transaction Fee3% / yr
A 3% fee applies to each purchase made outside the U.S. or in a foreign currency.
Checked Sep 26, 2026 - Free FICO Score Access
Get free access to your FICO Score online anytime to keep tabs on your credit health. Log in to your Citi account to view your score and review your credit history. No hard inquiry is made when you check your score.
Checked Jul 4, 2026 - Intro Balance Transfer Fee
Pay a reduced 3% fee (minimum $5) on balance transfers completed within the first 4 months of opening your account. After that introductory window, the fee rises to 5% of each transfer (minimum $5). The promotional APR and this fee apply only to transfers made within that 4-month period.
Checked Oct 7, 2026 - No Authorized User Fee
Add an authorized user to your account at no extra cost so they can make purchases on your card. Request an additional card for them through your Citi account or by calling customer service. Charges made by authorized users post to your account and count toward your balance.
Checked Jul 4, 2026
Citi Diamond Preferred vs Other Citi Cards
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- AT&T Points PlusNo annual fee
- Citi Double CashNo annual fee
- Citi SimplicityNo annual fee
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Citi Diamond Preferred FAQs
Is the Citi Diamond Preferred worth the annual fee?
Compare Citi Diamond Preferred's current annual fee with rewards and benefits you would actually use. Count credits at what they save you after eligibility, enrollment and extra spending costs, then compare the result with lower-fee alternatives. Include interest and other charges if you carry a balance.
Which benefits can Creddy track for Citi Diamond Preferred?
Creddy's September 26, 2026 catalog check found no trackable benefit records for Citi Diamond Preferred. That describes Creddy's tracking coverage, not the card's full rewards, insurance or issuer benefits. Review the earning tables and the exact issuer terms for those separate features.
What is the annual fee for the Citi Diamond Preferred?
Creddy's catalog lists a $0 annual fee for Citi Diamond Preferred as checked on September 26, 2026. Confirm current pricing and any additional-card fees with Citi before applying or renewing.
Does the Citi Diamond Preferred come with a welcome bonus?
Welcome offers for Citi Diamond Preferred can change and may depend on your application or account history. Check Citi's current offer for the bonus amount, eligible spending, deadline and exclusions; a catalog entry does not guarantee an offer or your eligibility.
Who should get the Citi Diamond Preferred?
Citi Diamond Preferred may fit someone whose normal spending matches its eligible earning categories and who can use the benefits shown above. Compare the current fee, purchase restrictions and realistic redemption value with other cards before applying.
How does the Citi Diamond Preferred compare to other Citi cards?
Compare Citi Diamond Preferred with other Citi cards using annual fees, eligible earning rates and the benefits you would use. The card tables and issuer catalog help you compare conditions; headline multipliers alone do not establish the better card.