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The best rewards credit cards for each bonus category
30.11.2023 - 20:53 / thepointsguy.com
There are many different types of rewards cards. As such, sorting through all the available cards and determining which card (or cards) is best for you can be confusing. Once you have multiple credit cards, remembering which one to use for each transaction can make maximizing the points and miles earned on everything you buy even more difficult.
Today, we'll look at common bonus categories where you may be making purchases and highlight cards with strong earnings in these categories.
However, in this post, I'll only discuss consumer rewards cards. So, if you'd prefer a cash-back rewards card or business card, you'll want to check out our posts on the best cash-back cards for each bonus category and the best business cards for each bonus category.
A bonus category is when you earn extra points or miles on certain types of purchases with your card, such as at supermarkets. Which bonus categories your card has can vary greatly. The opposite of a bonus category is "everyday spending," which you earn when using your credit card outside the bonus categories.
While several cards compete for a place among the best cards for travel and could be used to pay for flights, some credit cards provide a higher earning rate on select airfare purchases. So, here's a quick look at the best cards for airfare purchases.
*Based on TPG valuations and not provided by issuers. See more information here.
The information for the Citi Prestige and American Express Green Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Related: Maximize your airfare: The best credit cards for booking flights.
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*Based on TPG valuations and not provided by issuers. See more information here.
The Venture and Venture X cards do indeed earn more valuable rewards. However, the Double Cash card has no annual fee, so it is our top pick in this category.
The Double Cash card earns Citi ThankYou Rewards points as follows: 1 point per dollar on all purchases and another 1 point per dollar on payments made against your balance. Thus, you essentially earn 2 points per dollar, and TPG values these points at 1.8 cents apiece. This provides a solid 3.6 cents in return per dollar spent on a card with no annual fee.
Related: Transfer your Citi Double Cash Card rewards to ThankYou Points
It's also possible to maximize your rewards when shopping online by purchasing gift cards for that store at a supermarket or office supply store to earn bonus points in those categories, then use the gift cards to pay for your online purchases. See more about
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