The best card for every category
Pick a category to see the top rewards cards for it — ranked by what they actually earn, with the fine print made plain.
Dining
Top pick: U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card 4x
Groceries
Top pick: Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express 6%
Superstores
Top pick: Robinhood Gold Card 3x
Gas
Top pick: AAA Travel Advantage Visa Signature Card 5%
EV Charging
Top pick: AAA Travel Advantage Visa Signature Card 5%
Flights
Top pick: Chase Sapphire Reserve 8x
Hotels
Top pick: Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard 10x
Other Travel
Top pick: Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard 10x
Transit & Rideshare
Top pick: Chase Freedom Flex 5x
Streaming
Top pick: Blue Cash Preferred Card from American Express 6%
Entertainment
Top pick: Chase Freedom Flex 5x
Department Stores
Top pick: Max Cash Preferred Card 5%
Drugstores
Top pick: Discover it Cash Back 5%
Pet Supplies
Top pick: myWalgreens Mastercard 3x
Online Retail
Top pick: Blue Cash Everyday Card from American Express 3%
Electronics
Top pick: Max Cash Preferred Card 5%
Wholesale Clubs
Top pick: AAA Daily Advantage Visa Signature Card 3%
Home Improvement
Top pick: Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards 3%
Furniture
Top pick: Max Cash Preferred Card 5%
Phone & Internet
Top pick: Ink Business Cash Credit Card 5x
Utilities
Top pick: Max Cash Preferred Card 5%
Rent
Top pick: Bilt Blue Card 1x
Office Supplies
Top pick: Ink Business Cash Credit Card 5x
Shipping
Top pick: Ink Business Preferred Credit Card 3x
Advertising
Top pick: Ink Business Preferred Credit Card 3x
Software & SaaS
Top pick: Robinhood Gold Card 3x
Clothing
Top pick: U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card 5%
Sporting Goods
Top pick: U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card 5%
Beauty & Self-Care
Top pick: myWalgreens Mastercard 3x
Gyms & Fitness
Top pick: U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card 5%
Auto Parts & Service
Top pick: Huntington Voice Rewards Credit Card 3x