Best Credit Cards

We analyzed over 100 credit cards to find the best options for every spending style. Our picks are based on rewards value, fees, perks, and customer satisfaction.

Best for Travel

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Chase

Annual Fee
$95
APR Range
21.49% – 28.49%
Welcome Bonus
60,000 points
Rewards Rate
3x on dining & travel
Pros
  • Excellent travel rewards program
  • Points transfer to airline partners
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Trip cancellation insurance
Cons
  • Annual fee applies
  • Requires good credit score
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Best for Dining

American Express Gold Card

American Express

Annual Fee
$250
APR Range
N/A (Charge Card)
Welcome Bonus
60,000 points
Rewards Rate
4x on restaurants & groceries
Pros
  • Highest dining rewards rate
  • $120 Uber Cash annually
  • $120 dining credit annually
  • No preset spending limit
Cons
  • High annual fee
  • Must pay balance in full
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Best for Simple Cash Back

Citi Double Cash

Citi

Annual Fee
$0
APR Range
18.49% – 28.49%
Welcome Bonus
$200 cash back
Rewards Rate
2% on all purchases
Pros
  • No annual fee
  • Simple flat-rate rewards
  • No category tracking needed
  • Citi Entertainment access
Cons
  • No intro APR on purchases
  • Foreign transaction fees apply
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Best Premium Travel

Capital One Venture X

Capital One

Annual Fee
$395
APR Range
19.99% – 29.99%
Welcome Bonus
75,000 miles
Rewards Rate
2x on all purchases
Pros
  • $300 travel credit annually
  • Priority Pass lounge access
  • 10,000 bonus miles yearly
  • Premium travel protections
Cons
  • High annual fee
  • Limited transfer partners
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Best for Rotating Categories

Discover it Cash Back

Discover

Annual Fee
$0
APR Range
17.49% – 28.49%
Welcome Bonus
Cashback Match (1st year)
Rewards Rate
5% rotating categories
Pros
  • No annual fee
  • Cashback Match doubles first year
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Free FICO score
Cons
  • Must activate categories quarterly
  • Less accepted than Visa/Mastercard
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Best No Annual Fee

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase

Annual Fee
$0
APR Range
20.49% – 29.24%
Welcome Bonus
$200 bonus
Rewards Rate
1.5% – 5% cash back
Pros
  • No annual fee
  • 3% on dining & drugstores
  • 5% on travel through Chase
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
Cons
  • Foreign transaction fees apply
  • Base rate only 1.5%
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Best for Groceries

Blue Cash Preferred

American Express

Annual Fee
$95
APR Range
19.49% – 29.99%
Welcome Bonus
$350 cash back
Rewards Rate
6% on groceries
Pros
  • 6% on groceries (up to $6K/yr)
  • 6% on streaming services
  • 3% on transit & gas
  • 0% intro APR for 12 months
Cons
  • $95 annual fee
  • Grocery cap of $6,000/year
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Best Flat-Rate Cash Back

Wells Fargo Active Cash

Wells Fargo

Annual Fee
$0
APR Range
20.49% – 29.99%
Welcome Bonus
$200 cash back
Rewards Rate
2% on all purchases
Pros
  • No annual fee
  • 2% unlimited cash back
  • 0% intro APR for 15 months
  • Cell phone protection
Cons
  • Foreign transaction fees
  • No bonus categories
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Rates and fees are accurate as of the last update. Credit card offers are subject to change. Please verify all terms on the issuer’s website before applying. This comparison is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.