Best credit cards by category
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The top 5 open cards in each category. The rate is the published category bonus, or the flat rate earned on that spend. Points and miles are ranked at about 1 cent each. Matching rates break toward a lower annual fee, then verified terms. Cards closed to new applicants are omitted. Card library collected 2026-10-09. Full catalog and terms.
Spending categories
GroceriesBest rate6%Amex Blue Cash PreferredGas & EVBest rate5%AAA Travel AdvantageDiningBest rate4xU.S. Bank Altitude GoOnline shoppingBest rate5%Amazon Prime VisaTravelBest rate10xCiti Strata PremierDrugstoresBest rate3%AAA Daily AdvantageWholesale clubsBest rate3%AAA Daily AdvantageStreamingBest rate6%Amex Blue Cash Preferred
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Chosen retailersBest rate3xRobinhood Gold CardDepartment storesBest rate5%U.S. Bank Cash+ElectronicsBest rate5%U.S. Bank Cash+EntertainmentBest rate5%Capital One QuicksilverFlat bonus tierBest rate3xRobinhood Gold CardHome improvementBest rate3%BofA Customized Cash RewardsMobile walletBest rate3xRobinhood Gold CardRotating categoriesBest rate5%Chase Freedom FlexTargetBest rate5%Target Circle CardTop eligible categoryBest rate3xRobinhood Gold CardTransitBest rate5%U.S. Bank Cash+UtilitiesBest rate5%Chase Ink Business CashWalmartBest rate5%OnePay CashRewards (Walmart)
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