Which cards to use for Simon Visa Gift Cards online

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Yesterday, Simon Mall opened registration for a new manufactured spending opportunity that enables the volume for which their malls have become known with the convenience of shopping from home. See: Simon Gift Card online bulk ordering. Everything you need to know. Readers had two key questions: Which credit card(s) should you use to purchase and how the heck are you liquidating these Simon gift cards in a time when most of the United States is under stay-at-home orders? Greg recently wrote about 7 ways to increase spend from home. The truth is that apart from paying taxes, your options are limited today. Don’t buy these cards if it means you will need to make extra trips to the store today. However, we’ll eventually get past COVID-19 and return to a world in which liquidation is easier, so today’s post will focus on which card(s) to use to buy Simon Visa Gift Cards when it makes sense for you to do so again.

A word of caution

Simon Gift Cards

First up: if you are new to manufactured spending, you should read our Manufactured Spending Complete Guide before you jump into buying any type of prepaid gift cards. Know that there are risks and complications. You have to be organized (losing one thousand-dollar-card will wipe out the value gleaned from a lot of points). Banks may not like your spending patterns and may shut down your accounts. Liquidating cards can be complicated, difficult, or impossible in some areas. There are a lot of variables.

To that end, I recommend reading a post I wrote last year when Simon debuted the $1K Visa Gift Cards at their malls: Mistakes to avoid on $1K Simon Visa Gift Cards.

A couple of key points from that post (I recommend reading the whole thing if you haven’t):

  1. Avoid a sudden sharp increase in spend on any one issuer’s card(s) as this is a common trigger for account shut downs. Also see Why Chase shutdowns have increased and how to avoid them. This may become even more relevant in a recession.
  2. Diversify your earnings. Amex awards no points for Simon purchases (so don’t use an Amex to buy these). You never know when another issuer may become the next Amex, so don’t put all your eggs in one basket.
  3. Have a backup to your backup plan in terms of liquidation. I wrote last year that you never know when your preferred liquidation option might disappear. I never could have anticipated that this would be because we are all sheltered at home trying to get a pandemic under control, but the current situation with COVID-19 is a good example as to why you don’t want to buy more cards than you can afford to float since you don’t know when things can suddenly change.
  4. If you are purchasing money orders, be sure to deposit in a bank that you don’t care much about. Some banks will shut down your accounts for money order deposits, so you don’t want to deposit them in a bank that issues credit cards that you want to have. Furthermore, avoid structuring your deposits, which is a crime.

You can read more on mistakes to avoid in the post linked above in this section.

Costs of Simon Gift Cards

Simon Gift Cards can be purchased online in denominations of $10-$1,000 with an activation fee of $3.95 per card.

When ordering online, there is an additional $10 processing fee per order regardless of order size. You will also pay for shipping, which varies depending upon your location. The fee to my home address is $10 per order, others have reported $11 or $12. For the purposes of this post, I’ll suppose a $12 shipping fee.

Simon’s velocity limit is $25,000 per day. That number is total spend including fees. Customers can place multiple smaller orders as long as they stay under $25K per day, but note that the processing and shipping fees will be charged separately for each order.

For the purposes of comparison below, it is useful to figure the cost per point if you’re buying Simon Gift Cards online. However, the cost per point varies depending on your order size since the processing and shipping fees make up a larger percentage of a smaller order.

The Simon bulk ordering program is really designed for those who can and want to buy larger volume, but to create comparison points, I have figured costs below based on 3 hypothetical order sizes: $5K in gift cards, $10K in gift cards, and $24K in gift cards (I’m using $24K in case you don’t want to end up with a single card with an odd amount on it). I’m using $12 as my estimated shipping figure to do the math.

I am further going to assume a cost of $1 per $1K to liquidate. Your true cost may be more or less depending upon how you liquidate.

That means those orders will cost:

  • $5K in Visa Gift Cards + $19.75 activation fees (5 x $3.95) + $10 processing + $12 shipping + $5 liquidation = $5,046.75.
  • $10K in Visa Gift Cards + $39.50 activation fees (10 x $3.95) + $10 processing + $12 shipping + $10 liquidation = $10,071.50
  • $24K in Visa Gift Cards + $94.80 activation fees (24 x $3.95) + $10 processing + $12 shipping + $24 liquidation = $24,126.80

Below you’ll find the cost per point for each of those order sizes depending upon whether you’re using a credit card that earns 1x, 1.5x, or 2x points as well as your cost per thousand dollars spend for those focusing on cash back.

To give an example that explains the methodology for the numbers:

  • Buy $5K in gift cards for $5,041.75, earn 5,041.75 points at 1x.
  • Cost to earn those points with $5 in liquidation fees added = $46.75
  • $46.75 / 5,041.75 points = $0.00927 (rounded to 0.93 cents per point)

As you can see, at 1x you’re paying just under 1 penny per point all-in. That’s the methodology used for the numbers below.

Cost per point at 1x

  • $5K order = 0.93c per point
  • $10K order = 0.71c per point
  • $24K order = 0.53c per point

Cost per point at 1.5x

  • $5K order = 0.62c per point
  • $10K order = 0.47c per point
  • $24K order = 0.35c per point

Cost per point at 2x

  • $5K order = 0.46c per point
  • $10K order = 0.36c per point
  • $24K order = 0.26c per point

Cost per $1K card including shipping and processing before liquidation:

  • $5K order = $8.35 per card
  • $10K order = $6.15 per card
  • $24K order = $4.87 per card

Why buy Simon Gift Cards online?

To someone relatively inexperienced in manufactured spending, the numbers above likely look pretty good: after all, those costs are well below the Reasonable Redemption Values of many different types of points.

However, it isn’t the cheapest game in town. As Greg previously noted in his post about 7 ways to increase credit card spend from home, Gift Card Mall and GiftCards.com both offer cheaper options considering portal rewards. Given the fact that Simon is more expensive, it probably wouldn’t make sense to sign up for the program if your aim is only to buy a few thousand in cards at a time. You can do better if you’re only looking to order a couple thousand now and then. However, Simon does have some advantages that make it attractive for some.

For starters, Simon welcomes MSers with open arms. They know we’re buying cards to earn points and they are happy to have us — they obviously launched this special bulk ordering program specifically for folks looking to earn points. While I have no doubt that GCM and the like know why people are ordering, they can sometimes be a real pain. After just one or two orders of $1K or $1500, my account was banned from ordering on Gift Card Mall for years for no explicable reason. We couldn’t even place orders under my wife’s maiden name before we were married (same shipping address). Eventually, after several years, I was able to get an order through — but my wife still hasn’t gotten one through successfully. Many readers regularly place orders with those sites without issue, but at the same time we aren’t the only ones who have had difficulty. That’s not an issue with Simon.

A second benefit of Simon cards is that they offer the highest denomination available online since each card can be loaded with $1K. Those higher denomination cards are much more convenient for me in terms of liquidation. Larger cards means splitting tender fewer times which in turn tends to mean less scrutiny / skepticism from cashiers. I have a much easier time splitting tender two ways for $2K in MOs than four or more ways over smaller cards. The fact that the cards can now be personalized with my name should make this even easier.

Finally, volume makes Simon appealing. The ability to spend up to $25K per day is unmatched. I imagine that most readers don’t need anywhere near that capacity, but it far exceeds the limits you’ll hit elsewhere so for those who are looking to do heavy volume, this provides an option.

Which are the best credit cards to use for Simon gift cards online? The Best Everywhere else cards

Best Everywhere Else Credit Cards Simon gift cards

First of all, do not use Amex cards to buy Simon gift cards. Since 2019, Amex cards have not earned points on Simon gift card purchases.

[Update] Second, do not use the Alliant Visa Signature card. Alliant stopped paying cash back on obvious online gift card purchases in February 2018.

In terms of risk, no other issuers stand out as particularly risky nor particularly safe. Any issuer may shut down your accounts for large gift card purchases. My advice is always to go slow: avoid spending way beyond your stated income with any one bank, avoid a sudden sharp increase in spend, do not cycle your credit limits (this means using your entire credit limit, paying off the amount owed, and then charging on the card again in a single billing cycle). Even if you follow those pieces of advice, a bank could shut you down at any time. If you will lose sleep over being shut down, you should re-think buying gift cards.

All that said, the best cards for Simon purchases will be those that earn the best rewards for everyday spend since Simon purchases likely will not trigger category bonuses on most credit cards. Of course, if you’re working on a new welcome bonus, Simon makes for a relatively cheap way to earn a big initial bonus. There are also the Best Big Spend Bonuses to consider. For example, I earned 3 Radisson free night certificates this past year mostly by buying Simon gift cards.

In the next section, I’ll summarize the best card from each bank, but the following table comes from our Best Everywhere Else Cards page. See that page for a full explanation and keep in mind that you need to ignore the Amex cards.

Card Info Name and Earning Rate (no offer)
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
Base
Earning rate: 2X Membership Rewards points on all purchases, up to $50K spend per calendar year (then 1X thereafter). Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
X1 Card (for spend between $1000 and $7,500 each calendar month)
Base
Earning rate: After spending $15,000 within your cardmember year, the base earning rate becomes 3x. This is applied for both the first $15K of spend and future spend within the same cardmember year. Note that there is a $7,500 monthly cap on 3x rewards
Discover it Miles (First Year)
Base
3%
Earning rate: 1.5 miles per dollar for all spend. All Miles are doubled at the end of your first card membership year.
Citi Double Cash Card
Base
Earning rate: 2% cash back everywhere (1% cash back for each purchase + 1% when paying your credit card bill for that purchase)
Capital One Spark Miles for Business
Base
Travel
Earning rate: 2X Miles everywhere ⚬ Earn 5X miles on hotel and rental car
bookings through Capital One Travel
Capital One Venture X Business Card
Base
Travel
Other
Earning rate: 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel ⚬ 5x on flights booked via Capital One travel. ⚬ 2X everywhere else.
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Base
Travel
Other
Earning rate: 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel ⚬ 5x miles on flights booked via Capital One travel. ⚬ 2X miles everywhere else.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Base
Travel
Other
Earning rate: 2X miles everywhere ⚬ 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
Bank of America Premium Rewards (with Platinum Honors Preferred Rewards)
Base
2.625X
(2.63%)
Travel
3.5X
(3.5%)
Dine
3.5X
(3.5%)
Earning rate: With Platinum Honors status with Bank of America's Preferred Rewards program, earn: 3.5X travel and dining ⚬ 2.625X everywhere else
BOA Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard (with Platinum Honors Preferred Rewards for Business)
Base
2.625X
(2.63%)
Travel
5.25X
(5.25%)
Earning rate: With Platinum Honors status with Bank of America's Business Advantage Relationship Rewards program, this card earns: 2.625X points for all spend (and 5.25X for travel purchased through BOA's travel center)
Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card (with Platinum Honors Preferred Rewards)
Base
2.625X
(2.63%)
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere; Earn up to 2.625% back everywhere with Bank of America Platinum Honors status
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards (with Platinum Honors Preferred Rewards)
Base
2.625X
(2.63%)
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere; Earn up to 2.625% back everywhere with Bank of America Platinum Honors status
Bank of America Travel Rewards (with Platinum Honors Preferred Rewards)
Base
2.625X
(2.63%)
Travel
5.25X
(5.25%)
Earning rate: With Platinum Honors status with Bank of America's Preferred Rewards program, this card earns: 2.625X points for all spend (and 5.25X for travel purchased through BOA's travel center)
Amtrak Guest Rewards Platinum Mastercard
Base
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X Amtrak ⚬ 2X dining ⚬ 1X elsewhere
Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X Amtrak ⚬ 2X qualifying travel, dining, transit, and rideshare ⚬ 1X elsewhere
Alliant Cashback Visa Signature Card
Base
2.5%
Earning rate: Tier One Rewards (which now requires $1,000 in an Alliant high-yield checking account and 2 electronic transactions per month) offers 2.5% cash back everywhere on up to $10K per billing cycle, then unlimited 1.5% cash back beyond $10K in purchases in a billing cycle. (Note that some purchases, like those from GiftCards.com, are not eligible for cash back)
Spirit Airlines World Mastercard®
Base
Earning rate: 2X everywhere
The Amex EveryDay Preferred Card (with 30 purchases per billing cycle)
Base
Gas
Grocery
Earning rate: Earn 50% more points: Use your Card 30 or more times on purchases in a billing period and get 50% more points on those purchases less returns and credits. With 30 or more purchases, earn: 4.5x points at US supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1.5x) ⚬ 3x points at US gas stations ⚬ 1.5x points on other purchases.
Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
Base
Other
Earning rate: 1.5X on all purchases ⚬ 5X Lyft through through March 2025
Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa® Card
Base
Earning rate: 1.5% cash back everywhere in the form of Go Far Rewards ⚬ 1.8% back on Google Pay or Apple Pay purchases for the first 12 months
Chase Freedom Unlimited
Base
Travel
Dine
Other
Earning rate: 5x travel booked through Chase ⚬ 5X Lyft through March 2025 ⚬ 3x dining ⚬ 3x drugstores ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else
Hotels.com Rewards Visa Credit Card
Base
0.002X
(2.2%)
Earning rate: Collect 1 $110 stamp for every night you stay at any eligible property booked on Hotels.com and collect 1 stamp each time you spend $500 on purchases with your card. Collect 10 stamps, get 1 reward night.
Capital One Spark Miles Select Business Credit Card
Base
Travel
Earning rate: 1.5X miles everywhere ⚬ Earn 5X miles on hotel and rental car bookings through Capital One Travel
Chase World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X in the top 3 spend categories each calendar quarter through 12/31/23 (then the top 2 categories after that). Eligible categories include dining; airline tickets purchased directly with the airline; car rental agencies; local transit and commuting; gas stations; internet, cable and phone services; social media and search engine advertising; and shipping ⚬ 4X Hyatt
Chase World of Hyatt Credit Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X restaurants / cafes / coffee shops, airlines, local transit, fitness clubs and gym memberships ⚬ 4X Hyatt
X1 Card
Base
Earning rate: X1 offers "Boosts" of additional point earnings for various categories of spend, for specific merchants, and for certain thresholds of spend. You must enroll in these boosts to earn more points. Additionally, earn 3x for all spend between $1000 and $7,500 each calendar month
Evergreen® by FNBO Credit Card
Base
Earning rate: 2X everywhere
Barclays Arrival® Premier World Elite Mastercard®
Base
Earning rate: 2X Miles on all purchases
Barclaycard Arrival Plus® World Elite Mastercard®
Base
Earning rate: 2X Miles on all purchases
Paypal Business Cashback Mastercard
Base
2%
Brand
3%
Earning rate: 3% cash back when you check out with PayPal ⚬ 2% cash back everywhere else
American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card
Base
2%
Earning rate: 2% cash back as a statement credit on all purchases, up to $50K spend per calendar year (then 1% thereafter). Terms apply.
Paypal Cashback Mastercard
Base
2%
Brand
3%
Earning rate: 3% cash back when you check out with PayPal ⚬ 2% cash back everywhere else
UBS Cash Rewards Visa Business
Base
2%
Earning rate: Earn 2% cash back on your first $100,000 in eligible purchases each year then 1%
Fidelity Rewards Visa
Base
2%
Earning rate: 2X everywhere
SoFi Credit Card
Base
2%
Earning rate: 2X everywhere
Evergreen® by FNBO Credit Card
Base
2%
Earning rate: 2% everywhere
Capital One Spark Cash Plus
Base
2%
Travel
5%
Earning rate: 2% everywhere ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
Capital One Spark Cash Business Credit Card
Base
2%
Earning rate: 2% everywhere
Chase Ink Business Premier℠
Base
2%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 2.5% cash back on purchases of $5,000 or more ⚬ 5% back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards ⚬ 2% cash back on all other spend
Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Virgin Atlantic ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else
Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 3X on Air France, KLM, and SkyTeam purchases ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else
United Club Business Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X United ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else
Chase IHG® Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Office
Brand
Earning rate: 10X IHG ⚬ 5X travel, gas stations, restaurants and dining, social media and search engine advertising, office supply stores ⚬ 3X on all other purchases
Chase IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Brand
Earning rate: 10X IHG ⚬ 5X travel, dining, and gas stations ⚬ 3X on all other purchases
The Amex EveryDay Card (with 20 purchases per billing cycle)
Base
Grocery
Earning rate: Make 20 or more purchases in a billing period and get 20% more points, less returns and credits ⚬ With 20% more points, earn: 2.4X points at US supermarkets, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1.2x) ⚬ 1.2X on other purchases
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card
Base
1.25X
(1.81%)
Travel
Other
Earning rate: 1.25X miles everywhere ⚬ 5X miles on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
Citizens Bank Cash Back Plus® World Mastercard®
Base
1.8%
Dine
1.8%
Gas
1.8%
Other
1.8%
Earning rate: 1.8% back everywhere
Bank of America Business Advantage Cash Rewards Mastercard (with Platinum Honors Preferred Rewards for Business)
Base
1.75%
Travel
5.25%
Dine
3.5%
Gas
5.25%
Phone
5.25%
Office
5.25%
Biz
5.25%
Earning rate: With Platinum Honors status with Bank of America's Business Advantage Relationship Rewards program, this card earns: 3.5% on dining plus 5.25% on 1 choice from: gas stations (default), office supply stores, travel, TV/telecom & wireless, computer services or business consulting services (for the first $50,000 in combined choice/dining purchases each calendar year, 1.75% thereafter) and 1.75% everywhere else.
Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards (with Platinum Honors Preferred Rewards)
Base
1.75%
Travel
5.25%
Dine
5.25%
Gas
5.25%
Grocery
3.5%
Shop
5.25%
Other
5.25%
Earning rate: With Platinum Honors status with Bank of America's Preferred Rewards program, earn: 3.5% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs and 5.25% on gas up to the first $2,500 in combined purchases each quarter
Marriott Bonvoy™ American Express® Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 6X Marriott ⚬ 2X on all other eligible purchases
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy™ American Express® Card
Base
Dine
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 6X Marriott.⚬ 4X restaurants & U.S. Supermarkets on up to $15K spend per year ⚬ 2X on all other eligible purchases
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
Base
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 6X Marriott Bonvoy ⚬ 3X gas stations, grocery stores, and dining on up to $6K in combined purchases each year ⚬ 2X everywhere else
Chase Ritz Carlton Rewards Visa Infinite
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 6X Ritz & Marriott.⚬ 3X airline tickets purchased directly with the airline, at car rental agencies and at restaurants ⚬ 2X everywhere else
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
Base
Dine
Gas
Phone
Biz
Brand
Earning rate: 6x at Marriott Bonvoy properties ⚬ 4x at restaurants worldwide, U.S. gas stations, wireless telephone services purchased from U.S. suppliers and on U.S. purchases for shipping ⚬ 2x on all other eligible purchases. Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees)
Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card
Base
Dine
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 6X Marriott.⚬ 4X restaurants & grocery on up to $15K spend per year ⚬ 2X everywhere else
Marriott Bonvoy Premier Plus Business
Base
Gas
Phone
Biz
Brand
Earning rate: 6X Marriott ⚬ 4X dining, internet, cable and phone service ⚬ 4X gas stations and shipping ⚬ 2X everywhere else.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: 3X airfare -on flights booked directly with airlines; 3X restaurants worldwide, 6X Marriott; 2X on all other eligible purchases
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Base
Travel
Earning rate: 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel ⚬ 5X points for prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel
American Express® Gold Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Grocery
Earning rate: 3X points for flights booked with airlines or on amextravel.com ⚬ 4x points at US Supermarkets (up to $25K in purchases, then 1x) ⚬ 4x at restaurants worldwide ⚬ 1X points on other purchases. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
Bilt Mastercard
Base
Travel
Dine
Other
Earning rate: Must use your card for 5 purchases per month, then: 3x Dining ⚬ 3x Lyft ⚬ 2x Travel ⚬ 1x rent (one payment per month, up to 100,000 points per year) ⚬ 1x everywhere else
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Base
Travel
Other
Earning rate: 5X flights and prepaid hotels at AmexTravel.com ⚬ 1.5X points per dollar on eligible purchases of $5000 or more (on up to $2 million of those purchases per year) ⚬ 1.5x on US construction/hardware stores, US electronic goods, and US shipping ⚬ 1X elsewhere ⚬ Terms apply.
American Express® Green Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X on travel & transit (including flights, hotels, taxis, and rideshares) ⚬ 3X dining ⚬ 1X points on other purchases. Terms apply. See (Rates & Fees)
The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express
Base
Grocery
Earning rate: ⚬ 2x points at US supermarkets, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1x) ⚬ 1x on other purchases
The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express
Base
Gas
Grocery
Earning rate: ⚬ 3x points at US supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1x) ⚬ 2x points at US gas stations ⚬ 1x points on other purchases.
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
Base
Travel
Earning rate: ⚬ 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel ⚬ 5X prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel
The Morgan Stanley Credit Card from American Express
Base
Travel
Dine
Shop
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X U.S. Restaurants ⚬ 2X select U.S. Department Stores ⚬ 2X Car Rentals Purchased Directly from Select Car Rental Companies ⚬ 2X Airfare Purchased Directly from Airlines
The Platinum Card® from American Express for Schwab
Base
Travel
Earning rate: ⚬ 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel ⚬ 5X points for prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel
Business Green Rewards Card from American Express
Base
Travel
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X at AmexTravel.com ⚬ 1X points on other purchases. Terms apply.
American Express® Business Gold Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Biz
Earning rate: Earn 4X on the two categories where your business spends the most each billing cycle from the following categories: ⚬ US purchases at restaurants ⚬ Airfare purchased directly from airlines ⚬ U.S. purchases for advertising in select media ⚬ U.S. purchases at gas stations ⚬ U.S. purchases for shipping ⚬ U.S. computer hardware, software, and cloud computing purchases made directly from select providers. 4X applies to first $150,000 in combined purchases in your two categories each calendar year, 1X point per dollar thereafter and on other purchases. Terms apply.
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express
Base
Travel
Gas
Biz
Earning rate: Earn 3X on one of your choice, 2X on rest. [3X choices: ⚬ Airfare purchased directly from airlines ⚬ U.S. purchases for advertising in select media ⚬ U.S. purchases at gas stations ⚬ U.S. purchases for shipping ⚬ U.S. computer hardware, software, and cloud computing purchases made directly from select providers. 3X and 2X apply to first $100,000 in purchases in each of the 5 categories per year, 1X point per dollar thereafter.
UBS Visa Infinite Business
Base
Travel
Phone
Office
Biz
Earning rate: 3x for air travel and hotel stays, 2x for eligible business expenses (office supplies, business cable/internet, shipping, business phone and advertising), 1X everywhere else
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Gold American Express® card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X restaurants ⚬ 2X gas stations and airlines
U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card
Base
Travel
Shop
Other
Earning rate: 5x prepaid hotel & car rental through Altitude Rewards Center ⚬ 3X travel and mobile wallet payments
Wells Fargo Rewards Visa® card
Base
Earning rate: 5X gas, grocery, drugstore for 6 months
Wells Fargo Visa Signature Card
Base
Earning rate: 5X gas, grocery, drugstore for 6 months
Chase Sapphire Reserve Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Other
Earning rate: 10X hotels & car rentals booked through Chase ⚬ 10X Chase Dining ⚬ 5X flights booked through Chase ⚬ 3X Travel and Dining ⚬ 10X Lyft (through March 2025)
Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Other
Earning rate: 3X flights, hotels, homestays, car rentals, dining, gas, rideshares, transit, and streaming services
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Other
Earning rate: 5X Travel booked through Chase (2X all other travel) ⚬ 3X Dining ⚬ 3X Select streaming services ⚬ 3X Online grocery ⚬ 5X Lyft (through March 2025) ⚬ 10% annual point bonus
Chase Freedom Visa
Base
Shop
Other
Earning rate: 5X Lyft through March 2025; 5X in rotating categories on up to $1,500 spend per quarter (Q2 2023: Amazon, Whole Foods In-Store and Lowe's).
Chase Ink Plus® Business Credit Card
Base
Travel
Gas
Phone
Office
Other
Earning rate: ⚬ 5X office supplies, 5X cellular/landline/cable ⚬ 2X gas and hotels ⚬ 5X Lyft through March 2025
Chase Ink Business Preferred Card
Base
Travel
Phone
Biz
Other
Earning rate: 3X travel, shipping, internet, cable, phone, and advertising with social media sites (up to $150K spend per year) ⚬ 5X Lyft through March 2025
Ink Business Cash® Credit Card
Base
Dine
Gas
Phone
Office
Other
Earning rate: 5X office supplies ⚬ 5X cellular/landline/cable (on up to $25,000 in total purchases in 5x categories annually) ⚬ 2X on the first $25K in combined purchases at gas stations and restaurants each cardmember year ⚬ 5X Lyft through March 2025
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Travel Rewards Visa Signature® card
Base
Travel
Gas
Grocery
Phone
Other
Earning rate: 2X charity and then 2X in one of the following: cell phone providers, gas, grocery, or airline purchases (whichever category you spend most on each month).
UBS Visa Signature
Base
Earning rate:
Chase Freedom Flex
Base
Dine
Shop
Other
Earning rate: 5x travel booked through Chase ⚬ 5X Lyft through March 2025 ⚬ 3x dining ⚬ 3x drugstores ⚬ 5X in rotating categories on up to $1,500 spend per quarter (Q2 2023: Amazon, Whole Foods In-Store and Lowe's)
UBS Visa Infinite
Base
Travel
Gas
Grocery
Earning rate: 3x for commercial air travel, 2x for gas and groceries, and 1X everywhere else
U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Business Travel Rewards Visa® Card
Base
Travel
Gas
Phone
Office
Other
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X cell phone ⚬ 2X charity ⚬ 2X gas, office supply, or airline purchases (whichever is most each month).
Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card
Base
1.5X
(1.5%)
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere; Earn up to 2.625% back everywhere with Bank of America Platinum Honors status. Note that you'll need Preferred Rewards on the business side ("Preferred Rewards for Business") to earn a greater return.
BOA Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard
Base
1.5X
(1.5%)
Travel
Earning rate: 1.5X everywhere; 3X for travel booked through BOA's travel center
Discover it Business - Double cash back your first year
Base
1.5X
(1.5%)
Earning rate: 1.5% cash back for all spend.
FNBO TravElite Credit Card
Base
1.5X
(1.5%)
Travel
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X Travel ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else
Bank of America Travel Rewards
Base
1.5X
(1.5%)
Travel
Earning rate: 1.5X everywhere; 3X for travel booked through BOA's travel center
The Comenity® Mastercard® Credit Card
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere
The Owner's Rewards Card by M1
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 2.5%, 5%, or 10% back at select retailers ⚬ 1.5% everywhere else ⚬ Note a monthly limit of $200 in earned rewards.
BECU Cash Back Visa credit card
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere
Santander® Ultimate
Cash Back® credit card
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere
Schwab Investor Card® from American Express
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 1.5% on all eligible purchases
Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite
Base
1.5%
Travel
2%
Dine
2%
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X travel and dining ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else
Bank of America Premium Rewards
Base
1.5%
Travel
2%
Dine
2%
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X travel and dining ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else
American Express Cash Magnet® Card
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 1.5% on all eligible purchases
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card
Base
1.5%
Travel
5%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
Capital One Spark Cash Select for Excellent Credit
Base
1.5%
Travel
5%
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
Barclaycard CashForward
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere
Discover it Miles - Double Miles your first year
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 1.5 miles per dollar for all spend.
U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® Card
Base
1.5%
Gas
2%
Other
6%
Earning rate: 6x on first $1,500 in purchases each quarter with two retailers you choose ⚬ 3x on first $1,500 in purchases per quarter on one everyday category (like wholesale clubs, gas and EV charging stations, bills and utilities)
Paceline Credit Card
Base
1.5%
Grocery
2.5%
Shop
2.5%
Other
2.5%
Earning rate: 2.5% for groceries, drugstores, sporting goods, fitness, and athletic apparel ⚬ 1.5% everywhere else. Earn double (5% or 3%) each week when you meet fitness goals.
Wells Fargo Business Platinum Visa® card
Base
1.5%
Earning rate: 1.5% cash back everywhere if you choose the cash back program (note that you must opt in to the cash back program at account opening to get the signup bonus and 1.5% everywhere. If you choose points, this card earns 1x everywhere and a bonus 1,000 points in any statement period that you spend $1,000 or more.
Citi Custom Cash Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Other
Earning rate: 5x on purchases in your top eligible spend category each billing cycle, up to the first $500 spent, 1x thereafter. Eligible categories: Restaurants, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Select Travel, Select Transit, Select Streaming Services, Drugstores, Home Improvement Stores, Fitness Clubs and Live Entertainment. ⚬ 1x on all other purchases
AT&T Access Card
Base
Travel
Shop
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2 points per $1 on products and services that are purchased directly from AT&T ⚬ 2 points per $1 on all purchases at online retail and travel sites ⚬ 1 point per $1 on all other purchases
AT&T Points Plus Card
Base
Gas
Grocery
Earning rate: ⚬ 3 points per $1 at gas stations ⚬ 2 points per $1 oat grocery stores ⚬ 1 point per $1 on all other purchases
Citi Rewards+ Student Card
Base
Gas
Grocery
Earning rate: 2X at supermarkets and gas stations on up to $6,000 per year ⚬ Round up to nearest 10 TY points on all purchases
Citi Rewards+ Card
Base
Travel
Gas
Grocery
Earning rate: 5x on travel booked through Citi Travel Portal through June 30 2024 ⚬ 2X at supermarkets and gas stations on up to $6,000 per year ⚬ Round up to nearest 10 TY points on all purchases
Citi Prestige Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Earning rate: 5X airfare, dining, and travel agencies ⚬ 3X hotels and cruise line ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Citi Preferred Card
Base
Dine
Other
Earning rate: 2X dining and entertainment
Citi Premier Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Earning rate: 3X grocery ⚬ 3X dining ⚬ 3X gas stations ⚬ 3X flights, hotels, travel agencies
AT&T Access More Card
Base
Travel
Shop
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 3 points per $1 on products and services that are purchased directly from AT&T ⚬ 3 points per $1 on all purchases at online retail and travel sites ⚬ 1 point per $1 on all other purchases
Citi Business ThankYou Card
Base
Other
Earning rate: 3x travel ⚬ office supply ⚬ professional services
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 14X Hilton spend ⚬ 7X US restaurants, flights booked directly with airlines or amextravel.com, select car rental companies ⚬ 3X on all other eligible purchases ⚬ Terms & Limitations Apply.
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
Base
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 12X Hilton spend ⚬ 6X U.S. restaurants, US Supermarkets, and US gas stations ⚬ 3X on all other eligible purchases
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Base
Travel
.
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 7X Hilton spend ⚬ 5X US restaurants, US Supermarkets, and US gas stations ⚬ 3X on all other eligible purchases
Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Phone
Biz
Brand
Other
Earning rate: ⚬ 12X Hilton spend ⚬ 6X on Select Business & Travel Purchases (flights booked directly with airlines or Amex Travel; car rentals booked directly from select car rental companies; US restaurants; US gas stations; wireless telephone services purchased directly from US service provider; US shipping purchases) ⚬ 3X on all other eligible purchases
Brex Cash
Base
Travel
Dine
Biz
Other
Earning rate: 8x Rideshare ⚬ 5x Brex Travel ⚬ 4x Restaurants ⚬ 3x on recurring software like Salesforce, Zendesk, Twilio, and more ⚬ 1x everywhere else
Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card
Base
Travel
Phone
Biz
Brand
Earning rate: 4X Southwest ⚬ 3X Rapid Rewards(R) hotel and car partners ⚬ 2X rideshare ⚬ 2X social media and search engine advertising, internet, cable, and phone services ⚬ 1X on all other purchases.
Chase Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Card
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Southwest ⚬ 2X Rapid Rewards(R) hotel and car partners ⚬ 2X rideshare ⚬ 1X on all other purchases.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
Base
Travel
Phone
Brand
Earning rate: 2X local transit and commuting, including rideshare ⚬ 2X internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming ⚬ 2X Southwest
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Base
Travel
Phone
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Southwest ⚬ 2X Rapid Rewards(R) hotel and car partners ⚬ 2X local transit and rideshare ⚬ 2X internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming ⚬ 1X on all other purchases.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Southwest ⚬ 2X Rapid Rewards(R) hotel and car partners ⚬ 2X local transit and rideshare ⚬ 2X internet, cable, phone services, and select streaming ⚬ 1X on all other purchases.
Barclays JetBlue Plus Mastercard
Base
Dine
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 2X restaurants and grocery ⚬ 6X JetBlue ⚬ 1X everywhere else
JetBlue Business Card
Base
Dine
Office
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X restaurants and office supply stores ⚬ 6X JetBlue ⚬ 1X everywhere else
JetBlue Card
Base
Dine
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X restaurants and grocery ⚬ 3X JetBlue ⚬ 1X everywhere else⚬
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite MasterCard
Base
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X AA ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
Base
Brand
Other
Earning rate: 3X Delta ⚬ 1.5X on all spend per calendar year after spending $150K
JAL USA CARD
Base
Earning rate:
Asiana Airlines Visa Business Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 2X Asiana
Asiana Airlines Visa Signature
Base
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X gas and grocery ⚬ 3X Asiana.
Virgin Atlantic White Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X Virgin Atlantic ⚬ 1X elsewhere
Alaska Airlines Visa Business Card
Base
Gas
Brand
Other
Earning rate: 3X Alaska Airlines ⚬ 2X gas, shipping and local transit including rideshare purchases ⚬ 1X elsewhere
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
Base
Dine
Brand
Other
Earning rate: 2X Delta ⚬ 2X U.S. purchases for advertising in select media ⚬ 2X U.S. shipping purchases ⚬ 2X restaurants
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Base
Dine
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 2X Delta ⚬ 2x restaurants worldwide ⚬ 2x US supermarkets
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
Base
Gas
Brand
Other
Earning rate: 3X Alaska Airlines ⚬ 2X gas, cable, streaming services and local transit including ride share purchases ⚬ 1X elsewhere
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
Base
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: 2X restaurants worldwide ⚬ 2X Delta ⚬ 1X on all other eligible purchases
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Emirates ⚬ 2X airfare, hotel, and car rentals ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Emirates ⚬ 2X airfare, hotel, and car rentals ⚬ 1X everywhere else
AAdvantage® AviatorTM Business MasterCard®
Base
Travel
Phone
Office
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X AA, office supply, telecommunications services, and at car rental agencies ⚬ 1X everywhere else
AAdvantage® AviatorTM Silver World Elite MasterCard®
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X AA ⚬ 2X hotel and car rentals ⚬ 1X everywhere else
United Club℠ Infinite Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 4X United ⚬ 2X dining & travel
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
Base
Travel
Brand
Other
Earning rate: 3X Delta ⚬ 3X purchases made directly with hotels ⚬ 1.5X on purchases of $5K or more (max 50K extra miles per year)
Avianca Vuela Visa Card
Base
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X Avianca ⚬ 2X gas & grocery ⚬ Free bag for travel between US & South America
Korean Air SKYPASS Visa issued by US Bank
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 2X Korean Air
Korean Air SKYPASS Select Visa issued by US Bank
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 2X miles on Korean Air, Other Airlines, Car Rental, Hotels
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Delta ⚬ 3X purchases made directly with hotels ⚬ 2X restaurants ⚬ 2X US Supermarkets
The Aeroplan® Card
Base
Dine
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Air Canada ⚬ 3X grocery stores ⚬ 3X dining ⚬ 500 bonus points with each $2K calendar month spend, up to $6K spend per month (1,500 points max)
United Gateway Card
Base
Gas
Brand
Other
Earning rate: 2X United ⚬ 2X gas stations ⚬ 2X local transit and commuting
Korean Air SKYPASS Business Visa issued by US Bank
Base
Travel
Gas
Brand
Earning rate: 2X miles on Korean Air, Gas Stations, Hotels
Chase United Quest Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Other
Earning rate: 3X United ⚬ 2X restaurants including eligible delivery services ⚬ 2X on all other travel ⚬ 2X select streaming
Chase United℠ Explorer Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: 2X United ⚬ 2X restaurants ⚬ 2X on hotel stays
American Airlines AAdvantage MileUp Card
Base
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 2X grocery ⚬ 2X AA ⚬ 1X everywhere else
CitiBusiness AAdvantage Platinum Select World MasterCard
Base
Travel
Gas
Phone
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X AA ⚬ 2X certain telecommunications merchants ⚬ 2X car rental merchants ⚬ 2X gas
United℠ Business Card
Base
Dine
Gas
Office
Other
Earning rate: 2X at restaurants including eligible delivery services , gas stations, and office supply stores ⚬ 2X United ⚬ 2X on local transit and commuting, including taxicabs, mass transit, tolls, and ride share services
TD Aeroplan™ Visa® Credit Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 2X Aeroplan miles per dollar spent on Air Canada purchases
Avianca Vida Visa Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 2X Avianca
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite MasterCard
Base
Dine
Gas
Brand
Earning rate: 2X restaurants ⚬ 2X gas ⚬ 2X AA
PenFed Platinum Rewards
Base
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Other
Earning rate: 5x Gas and EV Charging ⚬ 3X supermarkets, restaurants, and TV, radio, cable, streaming services ⚬ 1X everywhere else.
PenFed Pathfinder Rewards
Base
Travel
Earning rate: 4X Travel for PenFed Honors Advantage Members ⚬ 3X travel otherwise ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else. Advantage membership is available to anyone who opens an Access America Checking account, or to military members.
Chase IHG® Rewards Traveler Credit Card
Base
Dine
Gas
Phone
Brand
Other
Earning rate: ⚬ 5X IHG ⚬ 3x dining, gas stations utilities, cable, Internet, phone, and select streaming services ⚬ 2X everywhere else
Upromise World MasterCard® issued by Barclays
Base
1.25%
Earning rate: Earn 1.529% back on your purchases when your Upromise Program account is linked to an eligible College Savings Plan or 1.25% if it is not.
Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard
Base
Dine
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 3X Spirit ⚬ 2X dining & grocery ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Free Spirit Travel Mastercard
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 2X Spirit
CNB Crystal Visa Infinite Credit Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X airline, hotel, taxi, limousine, rental car, train bus, restaurant, fast food and takeout food and dining purchases ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Chase Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 3X British Airways. Iberia, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL ⚬ 2X hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel ⚬ 1X elsewhere
Chase Iberia Visa Signature® Card
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 3X British Airways. Iberia, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL ⚬ 2X hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel ⚬ 1X elsewhere
Cathay Pacific Visa Signature card
Base
Dine
Brand
Other
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X Cathay Pacific ⚬ 1.5X dining ⚬ 1.5X purchases outside of the US ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Chase British Airways Visa Signature® Card
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 3X British Airways. Iberia, Aer Lingus, and LEVEL ⚬ 2X hotel accommodations booked directly with the hotel ⚬ 1X elsewhere
Best Western Rewards Premium MasterCard issued by First Bankcard
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 10X at Best Western properties ⚬ 2X elsewhere
BB&T Spectrum Rewards
Base
1.05X
(1.05%)
Earning rate: 3% cash back on all net qualified purchases for the first 90 days, then 1%
TD First Class Visa Signature® Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Earning rate: 3X travel & dining
Getaway by FNBO® Credit Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X Travel, Dining and Gas ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Citi Shop Your Way Mastercard
Base
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Other
Earning rate: 5X gas ⚬ 3X grocery and dining ⚬ 2X Sears and KMart
Verizon Visa Card
Base
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: Earn Verizon Dollars: 4% grocery & gas ⚬ 3% dining ⚬ 2% Verizon (including monthly wireless bill) ⚬ 1% everywhere else
HSBC Premier World Mastercard® credit card
Base
Travel
Earning rate: 2x travel (includes airlines, hotels, and car rentals)
Barclays Arrival™ World MasterCard®
Base
Travel
Dine
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X Miles for travel and dining ⚬ 1X everywhere else
HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard® credit card
Base
Travel
Dine
Earning rate: 3x travel (includes airlines, hotels, and car rentals) ⚬ 2x dining
U.S. BANK ALTITUDE® GO VISA SIGNATURE® CARD
Base
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Earning rate: 4X take out, food delivery (including apps like GrubHub, UberEATS, etc), and dining ⚬ 2X grocery (including meal kit delivery), gas stations, and streaming services
U.S. BANK BUSINESS ALTITUDE® CONNECT VISA SIGNATURE® CARD
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Other
Earning rate: 5x hotels and car rentals when booked through US Bank Portal ⚬ 4X travel, gas stations and EV charging ⚬ 2x take out, food delivery (including apps like GrubHub, UberEATS, etc), dining and streaming services
Allegiant World Mastercard® Credit Card
Base
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: 3x Allegiant ⚬ 2x dining
U.S. BANK ALTITUDE® CONNECT VISA SIGNATURE® CARD
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Other
Earning rate: 4X travel and gas stations ⚬ 2x take out, food delivery (including apps like GrubHub, UberEATS, etc), dining, grocery (including meal kit delivery) and streaming services
BBVA
ClearPoints Credit Card
Base
Earning rate: Choose one of ten categories for 3x and one for 2x each quarter, then 1x everywhere else. Must choose 3x and 2x categories before each quarter starts or all purchases will default to 1x. You may select your categories as early as the first day of the preceeding quarter. Bonus categories are not capped.
Discover it® for Students
Base
Dine
Shop
Other
Earning rate: 5X in rotating categories, up to $1500 spend per quarter (Q2 2023: Restaurants and Wholesale Clubs)
Celebrity Cruises® Visa Signature® Credit Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 2x Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara
Royal Caribbean® Visa Signature® Credit Card
Base
Brand
Earning rate: 2x Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara
Norwegian Cruise Line® World Mastercard®
Base
Travel
Brand
Earning rate: 3x Norwegian cruise line purchases ⚬ 2x air and hotel
Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card
Base
Travel
Dine
Gas
Phone
Other
Earning rate: 3X travel & transit, gas, phone plans (wireless and landline) and streaming services
Discover it®
Base
Dine
Shop
Other
Earning rate: 5X in rotating categories, up to $1500 spend per quarter (Q2 2023: Restaurants and Wholesale Clubs)
Amazon Visa
Base
1%
Dine
2%
Gas
2%
Grocery
3%
Shop
3%
Brand
3%
Other
2%
Earning rate: 3% in Amazon rewards on US purchases at Amazon.com and Amazon physical stores ⚬ 3% back at Whole Foods ⚬ 3% back on Chase Travel purchases ⚬ 2% Back in Amazon rewards at US restaurants, local transit and commuting (including rideshare), US gas stations, and drugstores ⚬ 1% back on all other purchases
Affinity Cash Rewards Visa® Signature Credit Card
Base
1%
Dine
2%
Gas
2%
Grocery
2%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 5% back at all bookstores, including Amazon (note: this is capped at $3500 in purchases per month) ⚬ Extra 5% back in rotating categories ⚬ 2% back at restaurants, gas stations, and supermarkets
Marvel MasterCard from Synchrony
Base
1%
Brand
3%
Other
3%
Earning rate: ⚬ 3% cash back for dining, select entertainment, and Marvel purchases
(Select entertainment = Movie Theatres, Video Rental and Game Stores, Theatrical and Concert Promoters, Amusement Parks, Digital Entertainment, Games and Software, Music, Books and Newsstands, Toys and Hobby Stores)
SimplyCash® Plus Business Credit Card from American Express
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Gas
3%
Phone
5%
Office
5%
Biz
3%
Earning rate: ⚬ 5% US office supply stores and US wireless phone services ⚬ 3% your choice from list of categories (e.g. airfare, hotels, car rentals, gas stations, restaurants, select media buys, shipping,computer) ⚬ 1% other purchases. 3% and 5% rebates are capped at $50,000 per rebate year and then earn 1% thereafter. Terms Apply.
Amazon Prime Visa
Base
1%
Dine
2%
Gas
2%
Grocery
5%
Shop
5%
Brand
5%
Other
2%
Earning rate: Prime Members: 5% in Amazon rewards on US purchases at Amazon.com and Amazon physical stores ⚬ 5% back at Whole Foods ⚬ 5% back on Chase Travel purchases ⚬ 2% Back in Amazon rewards at US restaurants, local transit and commuting (including rideshare), US gas stations, and drugstores ⚬ 1% back on all other purchases
Liverpool FC Credit Card
Base
1%
Dine
3%
Brand
5%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 5x points on Liverpool FC merchandise at the Official Liverpool FC Store and on Liverpool FC ticket purchases, select rideshare and streaming services ⚬ 3x at bars, restaurants, and select delivery services ⚬ 1x everywhere else
“Old” Blue Cash Card from American Express
Base
1%
Grocery
5%
Other
5%
Earning rate: ⚬ Up to 5% Cash Back as a statement credit at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. gas stations & select U.S. drugstores (Everyday Purchases) ⚬ Up to 1% Cash Back as a statement credit on other purchases. ⚬ For your first $6,500 in purchases in a reward year, you will earn 1% on Everyday Purchases (5% thereafter), and 0.5% on other purchases (then 1%) ⚬ Terms Apply.
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Base
1%
Gas
3%
Grocery
3%
Shop
3%
Earning rate: ⚬ 3% cash back as a statement credit at US supermarkets up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%) ⚬ 3% cash back as a statement credit at US gas stations on up to $6,000 per year, then 1%. ⚬ 3% cash back as a statement credit on U.S. online retail purchases on up to $6,000 per year, then 1% ⚬ 1% cash back as a statement credit on other purchases ⚬ Terms apply.
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Gas
3%
Grocery
6%
Shop
3%
Other
6%
Earning rate: ⚬ 6% cash back as a statement credit at US supermarkets up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%) ⚬ 6% Cash Back as a statement credit on select U.S. streaming subscriptions. ⚬ 3% Cash Back as a statement credit on transit (includes taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more). 3% cash back as a statement credit US gas stations ⚬ 1% cash back as a statement credit on other purchases ⚬ $7 monthly credit on Disney Bundle subcription of $12.99 or more. Enrollment required. ⚬ Terms apply.
TD Cash Visa Credit Card
Base
1%
Dine
3%
Grocery
2%
Earning rate: ⚬ 3% dining ⚬ 2% grocery stores
Cleveland Cavaliers Credit Card
Base
1%
Dine
3%
Grocery
3%
Brand
5%
Earning rate: 5x Cavs season tickets and streaming services ⚬ 3x other Cavs tickets, dining, grocery, and delivery ⚬ 1x everywhere else
Manchester United Credit Card
Base
1%
Dine
5%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 5x rideshare and streaming services ⚬ 5x bars and restaurants on match days ⚬ 1x everywhere else
Morgan Stanley Blue Cash Preferred® American Express Card
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Gas
3%
Grocery
6%
Shop
3%
Other
6%
Earning rate: ⚬ 6% cash back as a statement credit at US supermarkets up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%) ⚬ 6% Cash Back as a statement credit on select U.S. streaming subscriptions. ⚬ 3% Cash Back as a statement credit on transit (includes taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more). 3% cash back US gas stations ⚬ 1% cash back on other purchases ⚬ Terms apply.
Miami Marlins Credit Card
Base
1%
Dine
3%
Brand
5%
Other
3%
Earning rate: 5x on Marlins tickets ⚬ 5% back on retail & concessions at IoanDepot Park ⚬ 3x on dining, food delivery, gas and drugstores ⚬ 1x on everything else
New Orleans Pelicans Credit Card
Base
1%
Dine
4%
Gas
4%
Brand
4%
Other
4%
Earning rate: 4x gas ⚬ 4x bars, restaurants, and select food delivery services ⚬ 4x on Pelicans tickets ⚬ 10% statement credit for concessions purchases at Smoothie King Center and at the in-venue and online Pelicans team store
Simon® American Express® Credit Card from Cardless
Base
1%
Brand
5%
Other
3%
Earning rate: Up to 5% back on eligible purchases at participating Simon destination retailers, along with select
online purchases. ⚬ Up to 3% back on all eligible purchases made at Simon
destinations ⚬ Up to 1.5 percent back on all other purchases.
TD Business Solutions Visa
Base
1%
Dine
2%
Gas
2%
Phone
3%
Earning rate: 3% phone, internet and cable services ⚬ 2% dining and gas stations
U.S. Bank Business Leverage® Visa Signature® Card
Base
1%
Other
2%
Earning rate: 2x on top two categories where you spend the most each month.
U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Rewards World Elite™ Mastercard®
Base
1%
Dine
3%
Gas
3%
Phone
3%
Office
3%
Earning rate: 3% cash back on eligible purchases at gas stations and EV charging stations, office supply stores, cell phone service providers and restaurants ⚬ 1% back everywhere else ⚬ Note: purchases of gaoline greater than $200 will not be deemed to be a purchase of automotive gasoline and will therefore earn only 1%.
U.S. Bank Cash+®
Base
1%
Travel
5%
Dine
2%
Gas
2%
Grocery
2%
Shop
5%
Phone
5%
Other
5%
Earning rate: Each quarter, choose two 5% cash back categories (capped at $2K spend per quarter combined) and one 2% category (uncapped). 1% cash back everywhere else. 5% Categories: Home Utilities ⚬ Ground Transportation ⚬ Select Clothing Stores ⚬ Cell Phone Providers ⚬ Electronic Stores ⚬ TV, Internet & Streaming Services ⚬ Gyms/Fitness Centers ⚬ Fast Food ⚬ Sporting Goods Stores ⚬ Department Stores ⚬ Furniture Stores ⚬ Movie Theaters. 2% Categories: Gas Stations ⚬ Restaurants ⚬ Grocery Stores
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card
Base
1%
Dine
2%
Gas
2%
Grocery
5%
Shop
5%
Phone
2%
Brand
5%
Other
2%
Earning rate: Prime Members: 5% in Amazon rewards on US purchases at Amazon Business, AWS, Amazon.com, Whole Foods on up to $120K in purchases per calendar year, then 1% ⚬ 2% Back in Amazon rewards at US restaurants, US gas stations, and on US wireless telephone services ⚬ 1% back on all other purchases
Disney Visa Card
Base
1%
Earning rate: This card only earns 1% back in the form of "Disney Dream Dollars" on most purchases (and 2% in bonus categories) and the meet & greet is also available on the Disney debit card. However, the current signup bonus makes it worth a look.
Huntington Voice
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Dine
3%
Gas
3%
Grocery
3%
Shop
3%
Office
3%
Biz
3%
Other
3%
Earning rate: 3% cash back on up to $2K in spend in the category you choose each quarter: gas stations, travel & entertainment, restaurants, discount & warehouse stores, grocery stores, utilities & office supply stores, electronics and computer and camera stores, department and apparel and sporting good stores, auto parts & service, and home improvement stores
AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard®
Base
1%
Gas
3%
Other
3%
Earning rate: 3% drugstores and gas stations ⚬ 2% medical expenses ⚬ 1% everywhere else
AAA Member Rewards Visa Signature Card
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Gas
2%
Grocery
2%
Shop
2%
Brand
3%
Other
2%
Earning rate: 3% travel & AAA ⚬ 2% gas, grocery store, wholesale club and drugstore purchases ⚬ 1% back everywhere else
Bank of America Business Advantage Cash Rewards Mastercard
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Dine
2%
Gas
3%
Phone
3%
Office
3%
Biz
3%
Earning rate: 2% on dining plus 3% on 1 choice from: gas stations (default), office supply stores, travel, TV/telecom & wireless, computer services or business consulting services (for the first $50,000 in combined choice/dining purchases each calendar year, 1% thereafter) and 1% everywhere else.
Venmo Credit Card
Base
1%
Earning rate: 3% on your eligible top spend category ⚬ 2% on your second top category ⚬ 1% everywhere else ⚬ Eligible cateories include Dining & Nightlift, Travel, Bills & Utilities, Health & Beauty, Grocery, Gas, Transportation, Entertainment
Costco Anywhere Visa
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Dine
3%
Gas
4%
Earning rate: ⚬ 4% gas and EV charging (up to $7K spend / year) ⚬ 3% restaurant & travel; 2% Costco ⚬ 1% everywhere else
Costco Anywhere Business Visa
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Dine
3%
Gas
4%
Brand
2%
Earning rate: ⚬ 4% gas & EV charging (up to $7K spend / year) ⚬ 3% restaurant & travel ⚬ 2% Costco ⚬ 1% everywhere else
AARP Credit Card from Chase
Base
1%
Dine
3%
Gas
3%
Earning rate: 3% restaurants and gas stations.
AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Dine
2%
Earning rate: 3% airfare, hotel stays, and car rentals ⚬ 2% restaurants ⚬ 1% everywhere else
Citi Dividend Platinum Select
Base
1%
Grocery
5%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 5X on rotating categories each quarter. 5% limited to $6K spend per year.
ABOC Platinum Rewards
Base
1%
Dine
5%
Grocery
5%
Shop
5%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 5x in rotating categories, up to $1500 spend per quarter.
PRICELINE REWARDS VISA® CARD
Base
1%
Dine
2%
Gas
2%
Brand
5%
Earning rate: Earn 5x on eligible Priceline.com purchases. Earn 2x on gas and restaurants.
Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Dine
3%
Gas
3%
Grocery
2%
Shop
3%
Other
3%
Earning rate: 3% back on your choice of the following: gas, online shopping, dining, travel, drugstores, home improvement & furnishings (can choose a new category monthly). ⚬ 2% back at grocery stores & wholesale clubs ⚬ 1% back everywhere else. 2% and 3% rewards are capped at $2500 in combined purchases per quarter
Major League Baseball® BankAmericard Cash Rewards™ MasterCard® credit card
Base
1%
Travel
3%
Dine
3%
Gas
3%
Grocery
2%
Shop
3%
Other
3%
Earning rate: 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs and 3% on one category of your choice between gas, online shopping, dining, travel, drug stores, or home improvement/furnishings (can choose a new category monthly) up to the first $2,500 in combined 2% and 3% category purchases each quarter, then 1%.
U.S. Bank Business Cash Rewards World Elite Mastercard
Base
1%
Gas
3%
Phone
3%
Office
3%
Earning rate: 3% back at gas stations, office supply stores, and cell phone/service providers ⚬ 1% back everywhere else ⚬ Note: purchases of gaoline greater than $200 will not be deemed to be a purchase of automotive gasoline and will therefore earn only 1%.
Disney Premier Visa Card
Base
1%
Dine
2%
Gas
2%
Grocery
2%
Brand
2%
Earning rate: 2X grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, and most Disney locations ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
Base
1%
Travel
5%
Dine
3%
Grocery
3%
Other
3%
Earning rate: 3% on dining, entertainment, select streaming services, and purchases at grocery stores ⚬ 1% everywhere else ⚬ 10% cash back on Uber & Uber Eats through 11/14/24 ⚬ 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
BBVA Compass NBA American Express Card
Base
1%
Gas
2%
Grocery
2%
Brand
3%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 2X gas and grocery ⚬ 3X NBA purchases ⚬ 5X on all purchases during the NBA All-Star Weekend and two weeks of the NBA finals
BBVA Compass Select
Base
1%
Travel
2%
Dine
3%
Other
4%
Earning rate: 4x entertainment ⚬ 3x dining ⚬ 2x travel
Ridgewood Savings Bank World Mastercard
Base
1%
Travel
2%
Dine
3%
Earning rate: 3x travel & dining ⚬ 2x gas
Vantage West Connect Rewards
Base
1%
Gas
3%
Grocery
2%
Other
5%
Earning rate: 5x on up to $1500 in purchases per quarter in the category of your choice out of Travel, Restaurants, Utilities [water, cell, electric, etc.], In-Store Wholesale Purchases [Costco, Sam’s Club, etc.], Department Stores, Hardware & Home Improvement Stores, Charitable Organizations, Pharmacies & Drug Stores, Amazon.com ⚬ 3x gas ⚬ 2x groceries
SEFCU Lightning Credit Card®
Base
1%
Grocery
3%
Shop
5%
Earning rate: 5x online purchases until 1/31/21 ⚬ 3x grpcery on up to $1250 per quarter
Capital One Savor
Base
1%
Travel
5%
Dine
4%
Grocery
3%
Other
4%
Earning rate: 4% cash back on dining, entertainment, and popular streaming services ⚬ 3% at grocery stores ⚬ 1% everywhere else ⚬ 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
NBT Bank Everyday Rewards+ Card
Base
1%
Dine
4%
Gas
2%
Grocery
2%
Earning rate: 4x Dining, takeout, & delivery ⚬ 2x grocery stores, grocery delivery, gas station, and streaming services ⚬ 1x everywhere else
Frontier Airlines World MasterCard®
Base
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: 5X at FlyFrontier.com ⚬ 3X restaurants
Wyndham Rewards Visa issued by Barclays (no annual fee)
Base
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 3X Wyndham ⚬ 2X gas, utility & grocery ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Wyndham Rewards Visa issued by Barclays
Base
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Other
Earning rate: ⚬ 5X Wyndham ⚬ 2X gas, utility, & grocery ⚬ 1X everywhere else
WyndhamEarner
Base
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 5X Wyndham & gas ⚬ 2X restaurants & grocery ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
Base
Dine
Gas
Grocery
Brand
Earning rate: 6X Wyndham & gas ⚬ 4X restaurants & grocery ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card
Base
Gas
Phone
Biz
Brand
Other
Earning rate: 8X Wyndham & gas ⚬ 5X marketing, advertising, and utilities (telecommunications, cable, satellite, electric, gas, heating oil and water) ⚬ 1X everywhere else
Chase Marriott Bonvoy Premier
Base
Travel
Dine
Brand
Earning rate: ⚬ 2X airline, car rental, & restaurants ⚬ 5X Marriott.