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CK Editors’ Tips††: The right rewards credit card can help you get cash back on purchases, book a trip and gain crucial perks. Consider which rewards and perks match up with your habits, not just which card offers the most features overall.Read more
What to consider when choosing a rewards credit card
When shopping for a rewards credit card, keep in mind that rewards and perks only have value when you use them. While cards may promise plenty of points on purchases or high estimated values for their perks, you’re ultimately only going to benefit from them if they match up with your habits and needs. Think about where you spend your money, how much effort you’d like to put into maximizing a rewards program, and whether you want a cash back or travel rewards card.
When shopping for a rewards credit card, keep in mind that rewards and perks only have value when you use them. While cards may promise plenty of points on purchases or high estimated values for their perks, you’re ultimately only going to benefit from them if they match up with your habits and needs. Think about where you spend your money, how much effort you’d like to put into maximizing a rewards program, and whether you want a cash back or travel rewards card.
How we picked the best rewards credit cards
We selected the best rewards credit cards with a focus on cards that offer the chance to earn lots of rewards for spending in specific categories — like dining and groceries — and in straightforward ways, with cards that offer the same rewards rate on all purchases. Also, while many of the best rewards credit cards require good or excellent credit, we wanted to include a few options for those who are still building credit because rewards are available to people at many different levels of credit. Read more about our methodology for picking the best credit cards.
Jump to editors’ picksWe selected the best rewards credit cards with a focus on cards that offer the chance to earn lots of rewards for spending in specific categories — like dining and groceries — and in straightforward ways, with cards that offer the same rewards rate on all purchases. Also, while many of the best rewards credit cards require good or excellent credit, we wanted to include a few options for those who are still building credit because rewards are available to people at many different levels of credit. Read more about our methodology for picking the best credit cards.
Great for straightforward rewards††
Great for straightforward rewards††
Credit One Bank American Express® Unlimited Rewards Card
Rewards rate
1%Cash backAnnual fee
$0
Rewards rate
1% Cash back
Annual fee
$0
- Earn unlimited 1% cash back rewards on all purchases, terms apply
- No annual fee for qualified applicants, terms apply
Milestone® Mastercard® Cashback Rewards - With A Higher Credit Limit
Rewards rate
1% - 3%Cash backAnnual fee
$125
Rewards rate
1% - 3% Cash back
Annual fee
$125
- Get 3% Cash Back Rewards on your first $5,000 gas, grocery, restaurant, and mobile phone service purchases each year, and then 1% thereafter.
- Earn unlimited 1% Cash Back Rewards on all other purchases.
Great for a loan alternative with rewards††
Great for a loan alternative with rewards††
Upgrade Cash Rewards Visa®
Rewards rate
1.5%Cash backAnnual fee
$0
Rewards rate
1.5% Cash back
Annual fee
$0
- Earn 1.5% unlimited cash back on card purchases every time you make a payment
- No annual fee
Great for smaller purchases††
Great for smaller purchases††
Citi Rewards+® Card
Rewards rate
1x - 5xPoints per dollarAnnual fee
$0Welcome bonus
20,000PointsEditors' bonus estimate
up to $200
Rewards rate
1x - 5x Points per dollar
Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
20,000 Points
Editors' bonus estimate
up to $200
- Earn 20,000 bonus points after you spend $1,500 in purchases with your card within 3 months of account opening; redeemable for $200 in gift cards at thankyou.com
- Plus, as a special offer, earn a total of 5 ThankYou® Points per $1 spent on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked on CitiTravel.com through December 31, 2025.
Great for automatic credit limit increases††
Great for automatic credit limit increases††
Credit One Bank® Platinum Visa®
Rewards rate
1%Cash backAnnual fee
$39
Rewards rate
1% Cash back
Annual fee
$39
- Earn 1% cash back rewards on eligible gas, grocery purchases and mobile phone service, internet, cable and satellite TV services, terms apply
- With $0 Fraud Liability, you won’t be responsible for unauthorized charges
Great for predictable payments††
Great for predictable payments††
Upgrade Card
Rewards rate
N/AAnnual fee
$0
Rewards rate
N/A
Annual fee
$0
- No annual fee
- Combine the flexibility of a card with the predictability of a personal loan
Great for straightforward rewards††
Great for straightforward rewards††
Milestone® Mastercard® Cashback Rewards
Rewards rate
1.5%Cash backAnnual fee
$75 the first year; $99 thereafter
Rewards rate
1.5% Cash back
Annual fee
$75 the first year; $99 thereafter
- Earn 1.5% cashback rewards for all of your eligible purchases!
- Apply with Confidence! There is no impact to your credit score if you’re not approved. If your application is not approved, a hard inquiry will not appear on your credit report, which means your credit score will not be impacted.
Great for high flat-rate cash back††
Great for high flat-rate cash back††
Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card
Rewards rate
2%Cash backAnnual fee
$0Welcome bonus
$200
Rewards rate
2% Cash back
Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
$200
- Approval odds are statements made by Credit Karma and may not reflect Wells Fargo’s underwriting criteria
- Select "Continue" to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.
Great for straightforward rewards††
Great for straightforward rewards††
Credit One Bank American Express® Card
Rewards rate
1%Cash backAnnual fee
$39
Rewards rate
1% Cash back
Annual fee
$39
- Earn unlimited 1% cash back rewards on all purchases, terms apply
- With $0 Fraud Liability, you won’t be responsible for unauthorized charges
Great for rewards on everyday spending††
Great for rewards on everyday spending††
Wells Fargo Autograph® Card
Rewards rate
1x - 3xPoints per dollarAnnual fee
$0Welcome bonus
20,000PointsEditors' bonus estimate
up to $200
Rewards rate
1x - 3x Points per dollar
Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
20,000 Points
Editors' bonus estimate
up to $200
- Approval odds are statements made by Credit Karma and may not reflect Wells Fargo's underwriting criteria.
- Select "Continue" to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.
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