Chase vs Citi: which does AI recommend?

Since May 29 · · ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on 153 AI responses that name bothReviewed by

How we measure

AI summary

is favored for its hotel partners and insurance, and answers naming both brands list first more often than not.

Head to head

Listed first when AI names both

ChaseChase: 67% (Chase leads)CitiCiti: 33%

Recommended when named

ChaseChase: 83%
CitiCiti: 68%

Pick Chase for

  • Pre-qualifying without hard inquiry Usually

Topic by topic

Chase named more13About even6Citi named more2

Chase named more

Citi named more

About even6

Only Chase is ranked in12

Only Citi is ranked in5

What people ask AI about Chase and Citi

is listed first more often than not for zero APR cards and checking accounts with cash bonuses, and usually for pre-qualifying without a hard inquiry.

Chase listed firstCiti listed first
  1. which banks let me get zero APR cards?Chase often first
  2. I need a credit card but don't want a hard inquiry on my credit report. How can I pre qualify for credit cards?Chase usually first
  3. I want to open a new checking account online that offers a cash bonus. Who has the best new bank account offers?Chase often first

Who AI mentions first

Chase listed firstCiti listed first

is listed first every month.

  1. JunChase listed first: 67%Citi listed first: 33%
  2. JulChase listed first: 73%Citi listed first: 27%
  3. AugChase listed first: 64%Citi listed first: 36%

ChatGPT Search usually lists first, while Google AI Mode lists first slightly more often.

  • ChatGPTChase listed first: 82%Citi listed first: 18%
  • Google AI ModeChase listed first: 42%Citi listed first: 58%

Sources AI cites

Chase favouredNeither favouredCiti favoured

Other brands AI mentions

and also appear in many of these answers.

BrandMentioned in
  1. Wells Fargo50%
  2. American Express50%
  3. Bank of America43%
  4. Capital One37%
  5. Discover26%
  6. U.S. Bank25%
  7. Chase Freedom Unlimited16%
  8. Wells Fargo Reflect Card15%
  9. Chase Freedom Flex12%
  10. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card11%
  11. BankAmericard credit card9%
  12. Chase Credit Cards9%

Chase vs Citi: common questions

Is Chase better than Citi?
Chase is favored for its hotel partners and insurance, and answers naming both brands list Chase first more often than not.
Do ChatGPT and Google AI Mode recommend Chase or Citi?
ChatGPT Search usually lists Chase first, while Google AI Mode lists Citi first slightly more often.
What are the alternatives to Chase and Citi?
Capital One and Discover also appear in many of these answers.
When is Chase the better pick?
AI usually lists Chase first for: Pre-qualifying without hard inquiry.

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