Citi
Balance transfer

Citi Diamond Preferred

Citi · Mastercard

Best for

One of the longest balance transfer windows available. It earns no rewards, which is the trade.

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Annual fee
None
FX fee
N/A
Purchase APR
16.49%
Income req.
N/A
Recommended credit score
690+
Approval difficulty
Moderate approval

Vault Nerd estimate based on the card's tier and income requirements, not an official issuer cutoff. Approval also depends on income, debt, and credit history.

Perks

  • 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months
  • 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 21 months
  • Good to excellent credit, roughly 690 and above

Frequently asked questions

Is the Citi Diamond Preferred worth it?

It has no annual fee. It's best suited to one of the longest balance transfer windows available. It earns no rewards, which is the trade. Whether it's worth it for you depends on your spending. Run your own numbers through our credit card finder to see the net rewards after the fee.

What credit score do you need for the Citi Diamond Preferred?

We'd suggest a score of around 690 or higher, which puts approval in our "moderate" band. This is a Vault Nerd estimate based on the card's tier and stated requirements. Approval also depends on your income, existing debt and credit history.

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Last reviewed August 2026 · How we research

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“Citi Diamond Preferred Review.” Vault Nerd, https://www.vaultnerd.com/credit-cards/citi-diamond-preferred, updated August 2026.

Sources
  • Citi published product page and cardholder agreement