{"id":21103,"date":"2025-12-30T15:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T15:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=21103"},"modified":"2026-04-08T14:31:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T14:31:05","slug":"best-credit-card-for-groceries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-for-groceries\/","title":{"rendered":"The 7 Best Credit Cards for Grocery Shopping in 2026 \u2014 From Cash Back to Transferable Points"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Using the right credit card for groceries can help you earn a meaningful amount of extra points or cash back each year. Many top rewards cards offer bonus earnings with specific types of merchants, and for most people, groceries are one of the most valuable of these categories. After all, we all buy food!<\/p>\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ve rounded up our picks for the best grocery credit cards. If you\u2019re wondering whether a specific store qualifies for bonus rewards, we\u2019ll explain how to check later in the article.<\/p>\n<p>But first, let\u2019s take a look at why each card earned a spot on our list.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Our_Top_7_Card_Picks_for_Grocery_Spending\">Our Top 7 Card Picks for Grocery Spending<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#The_Best_Credit_Cards_for_Groceries\">The Best Credit Cards for Groceries<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Best_all-around_grocery_card\">Best all-around grocery card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_grocery_credit_card_for_modest_spending\">Best grocery credit card for modest spending<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_mid-tier_grocery_credit_card\">Best mid-tier grocery credit card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_grocery_credit_card_for_cash_back\">Best grocery credit card for cash back<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_grocery_credit_card_for_Amazon_Fresh_and_Whole_Foods\">Best grocery credit card for Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_grocery_store_credit_cards_with_no_annual_fee\">Best grocery store credit cards with no annual fee<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Which_Stores_Earn_a_Grocery_or_Supermarket_Category_Bonus\">Which Stores Earn a Grocery or Supermarket Category Bonus?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Our_Top_7_Card_Picks_for_Grocery_Spending\">Our Top 7 Card Picks for Grocery Spending<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here\u2019s a high-level overview of our top seven picks for credit cards to use at the supermarket. You\u2019ll find options for a range of budgets and grocery spending levels, which makes it easier to find the right card for you.<\/p>\n<p>\n<table id=\"tablepress-147\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-147 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Credit Card<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Points Earned on Groceries<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Other Bonus Categories<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Annual Fee<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X).<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 4X points at restaurants (on up to $50,000 per year, then 1X)<br \/>\n\u2022 3X points on airfare on a scheduled flight charged directly with the airline or amextravel.com (charter flights\/private jet flights excluded)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$325   (<a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048250\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-custom-cash\/\">Citi Custom Cash<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Earn 5% cash back on purchases in your top eligible spend category each billing cycle, up to the first $500 spent (categories include grocery spending)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Earn 5% cash back on purchases in your top eligible spend category each billing cycle, up to the first $500 spent (other bonus categories include Restaurants, Gas Stations, Select Travel, Select Transit, Select Streaming Services, Drugstores, Home Improvement Stores, Fitness Clubs and Live Entertainment)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/strong> (<a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 10X points per $1 on hotels, car rentals, and attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<br \/>\n\u2022 3X points per $1 spent on airfare and other hotels, gas stations, EV charging stations, and restaurants<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028090\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-BlueCashPreferredCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Blue Cash Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Earn 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in eligible purchases (then 1%)<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 6% back on eligible purchases at select US streaming services<br \/>\n\u2022 3% back on eligible transit, including trains, taxi cabs, rideshare services, ferries, tolls, parking, buses, and subways<br \/>\n\u2022 3% cash back on eligible purchases at U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis\/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95 (<a data-ccid=\"4028090\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/blue-cash-preferred-credit-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a data-ccid=\"5048341\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/PrimeVisa?var2=ccid~5048341\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Prime Visa<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Earn unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 Unlimited 2% back on local transit and commuting (including rideshare)<br \/>\n\u2022 Unlimited 2% back at restaurants and at gas stations<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048129\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CapitalOneSavorCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">3% Cash Back at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>), on dining, entertainment and popular streaming services.<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">3% cash back on dining, entertainment, and popular streaming services. <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028086\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-BlueCashEverydayCardfromAmericanExpress\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Blue Cash Everyday<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Earn 3% cash back on eligible purchases at U.S. supermarkets<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2022 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations, on eligible purchases for each category on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%).<br \/>\n\u2022 3% Cash Back with U.S. online retailers (on up to $6,000 per year in eligible purchases, then 1%)<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">$0  (<a data-ccid=\"4028086\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/blue-cash-everyday-credit-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-cards-for-bonus-spending-categories\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Credit Cards for Every Spending Category<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"The_Best_Credit_Cards_for_Groceries\">The Best Credit Cards for Groceries<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking to maximize returns over the long run, you\u2019ll want a card with a permanent grocery bonus. The right choice depends on your budget and whether you prefer points or cash back.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a closer look at all of our top picks.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_all-around_grocery_card\">Best all-around grocery card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If your grocery budget is $500 or more per month, there\u2019s a clear choice for the best grocery card: the <a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-gold-card\/\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The Amex Gold earns 4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X). While the card carries a $325 annual fee  (<a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>), its lengthy list of benefits can easily justify the cost to carry it.<\/p>\n<p>This also earns 4X on up to $50,000 spent each calendar year at restaurants worldwide (plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.) and includes up to $120 in Uber Cash credits for rides and Uber Eats orders in the U.S. each year, plus up to $120 in dining credits each year with select merchants. Both of these are issued as up to $10 per month in statement credits. Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits. <\/p>\n<p class=\"remark\"><em><strong>Amex Disclosure<\/strong>: To receive $10 monthly credits (up to $120 per year) in Uber Cash, you must add the American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card to your Uber account and select it as the payment method for your Uber or Uber Eats transaction.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028085\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/104\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CardArt-AmexGoldCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express\u00ae Gold Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express\u00ae Gold Card' data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$325<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card stands out for its robust rewards, especially for food enthusiasts. It offers 4X points on dining worldwide (up to $50,000 per year, then 1X) and U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 per year, then 1X), and 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Cardholders can take advantage of multiple annual dining credits at select locations and up to $120 in Uber Cash credits for U.S. rides and Uber Eats (received as $10 monthly credits), just add your American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card to your account in the Uber app and select it as the payment method. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.  Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.<\/li><li>Earn 2X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.<\/li><li>Earn 1X Membership Rewards&#xAE; point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>$120 Uber Cash on Gold:  Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That's up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.<\/li><li>$84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.<\/li><li>$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees.<\/li><li>Annual Fee is $325.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. (on up to $50,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n        <li>3X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid hotels and other eligible travel booked on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>1X on other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/GoldAmex\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-17fe2c9156#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-gold-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex Gold Full Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_grocery_credit_card_for_modest_spending\">Best grocery credit card for modest spending<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"4048250\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-custom-cash\/\">Citi Custom Cash<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> is a great fit for anyone who spends up to $500 per month on groceries.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike similar no-annual-fee cards in the same category, which typically feature rotating bonus categories, the Citi Custom Cash earns 5% cash back (issued as 5x ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points) on the eligible category in which you spend the most each month, including grocery purchases.<\/p>\n<p>If you spend ~$500 per month on groceries, you can earn 5X ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points per $1 spent at supermarkets up to the monthly $500 cap.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, if you also hold a <a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier\/\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) or <a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-elite-offer\/\">Citi Strata Elite\u2120 Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"242\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4347&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>), you could combine points across cards and transfer them to any one of Citi's 21 airline or hotel transfer partners, making this one of the best earning rates available for grocery spending.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048250\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Custom Cash<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cardart-citicustomcashcard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Custom Cash&lt;sup&gt;\u00ae&lt;\/sup&gt; Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"qs-how-apply\" data-ccid=\"4048250\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiCustomCashCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn $200 in cash back after you spend $1500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Custom Cash<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn $200 in cash back after you spend $1500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$0<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Citi Custom Cash<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card offers a distinctive and flexible cash back program that adapts to your top spending category. Every billing cycle, it automatically grants 5% cash back on the first $500 in your highest spend category, which can range from restaurants, gas stations, and grocery stores to select streaming services, travel, transit, home improvement stores, fitness clubs, live entertainment, and drugstores. Beyond this, all other purchases earn an unlimited 1% cash back. Notably, there's no annual fee, adding to its appeal. The cash back you earn is in the form of ThankYou Points, which can be redeemed for cash back, or combined with rewards\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b from other qualifying ThankYou Rewards cards and transferred to travel partners.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul>\r\n<li>Sign-up bonus of $200 in cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening, issued as 20,000 ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points<\/li>\r\n<li>5% cash back in your top eligible spend category on up to $500 of purchses each billing cycle<\/li>\r\n<li>No rotating bonus categories to sign up for--the top earning category adjusts automatically each month to the eligible category in which you spend the most.<\/li>\r\n<li>Excellent intro APR offer on purchases and balance transfers<\/li>\r\n<li>No annual fee<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn 5% cash back on purchases in your top eligible spend category each billing cycle, up to the first $500 spent<\/li>\r\n<li>1% cash back thereafter, plus, you'll earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>No rotating bonus categories to sign up for \u2013 as your spending changes each billing cycle, your earn adjusts automatically when you spend in any of the eligible categories.<\/li>\r\n<li>Eligible spending categories are: <I>Restaurants, Gas Stations, Grocery Stores, Select Travel, Select Transit, Select Streaming Services, Drugstores, Home Improvement Stores, Fitness Clubs and Live Entertainment.<\/i><\/li>\r\n<li><b><i>Special Travel Offer:<\/i><\/b> Earn an additional 4% cash back on hotels, car rentals, and attractions booked on Citi Travel<sup>\u2120<\/sup> portal.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/CitiCustom\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-17fe2c9156#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-custom-cash\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi Custom Cash Full Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_mid-tier_grocery_credit_card\">Best mid-tier grocery credit card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier\/\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> (<a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) is also a great card to use for groceries on its own. This $95 annual fee card earns 3X Points per $1 spent on supermarkets \u2014 with no caps.<\/p>\n<p>While you'd earn more on your grocery purchases (and unlock full access to transfer partners) by pairing this card with the Citi Custom Cash, the Citi Strata Premier is a top pick if you're more interested in a single-card strategy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"520083\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937075.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card offers some of the best earning rates of any rewards card with an annual fee under $100. This card offers excellent rewards on an unusually generous list of earning categories, including air travel, hotels, car rentals, groceries, and dining\u2014and it tops our list of the best cards for <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-for-gas\/\">gas & fuel purchases<\/a>. <\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Earn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/li><li>Earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on CitiTravel.com. <\/li><li>Earn 3 Points per $1 on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases, at Restaurants, Supermarkets, Gas and EV Charging Stations. <\/li><li>Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on all other purchases.<\/li><li>$100 Annual Hotel Benefit: Once per calendar year, enjoy $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) when booked through CitiTravel.com. Benefit applied instantly at time of booking. <\/li><li>No expiration and no limit to the amount of points you can earn with this card.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees on purchases.<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n<li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/CitiPremier\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-17fe2c9156#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi Strata Premier Full Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_grocery_credit_card_for_cash_back\">Best grocery credit card for cash back<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer cash back, the <a data-ccid=\"4028090\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/amex-blue-cash-preferred\/\">Blue Cash Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express<\/a> is our top recommendation, earning Earn 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in eligible purchases (then 1%) This card's simplicity is its most attractive feature.<\/p>\n<p>Cash back gives you maximum flexibility. But unfortunately, you cannot combine the rewards earned on this card with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Amex points<\/a> earned through a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-rewards-cards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Membership Rewards-earning card<\/a>. Still, the bonus categories on offer make the Blue Cash Preferred difficult to ignore.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028090\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Blue Cash Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/da0edfdc-e3f5-4c89-9af0-94cee8a7356e.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Blue Cash Preferred\u00ae Card from American Express\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Blue Cash Preferred\u00ae Card from American Express' data-ccid=\"4028090\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-BlueCashPreferredCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028090\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/blue-cash-preferred-credit-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As $300 Cash Back. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as $300 cash back after spending $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in the first 6 months. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Cash back is received as Reward Dollars, redeemable for statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout. Terms Apply.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Blue Cash Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As $300 Cash Back. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as $300 cash back after spending $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in the first 6 months. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Cash back is received as Reward Dollars, redeemable for statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout. Terms Apply.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Blue Cash Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express cash back powerhouse for everyday spending. Key features include 6% cash back on eligible purchases at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 per year, then 1%) and on select streaming subscriptions, plus 3% back on eligible purchases at U.S. gas stations and on eligible transit purchases. <\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Apply and find out your welcome offer. As High As $300 cash back* after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply, and if approved: 1. Find out your offer amount 2. Accept the Card with your offer 3. Spend $3,000 in 6 months 4. Receive the cash back. *Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed for a statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout.<\/li><li>$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.<\/li><li>Enjoy 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 months from the date of account opening. After that, your APR will be a variable APR of 19.49%-28.49%.<\/li><li>Plan It&#xAE;: Buy now, pay later with Plan It. Split purchases of $100 or more into equal monthly installments with a fixed fee so you don't have the pressure of paying all at once. Simply select the purchase in your online account or the American Express&#xAE; App to see your plan options. Plus, you'll still earn rewards on purchases the way you usually do.<\/li><li>Earn 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in eligible purchases (then 1%), 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions, 3% cash back at eligible U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis\/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more) purchases and 1% cash back on other purchases. Cash Back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit and at Amazon.com checkout.<\/li><li>Get up to a $10 monthly statement credit after using your enrolled Blue Cash Preferred&#xAE; Card for a subscription purchase, including a bundle subscription purchase, at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com, or Stream.ESPN.com U.S. websites. Subject to auto-renewal.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions<\/li>\r\n \t<li>6% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in eligible purchases (then 1%)<\/li>\r\n        <li>3% Cash Back on eligible transit purchases including taxis\/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more<\/li>\r\n \t<li>3% Cash Back on eligible purchases at U.S. gas stations<\/li>\r\n        <li>1% Cash Back on other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n        <li>Cash Back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout.<\/li>\r\n \t<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/BlueCashPreferred\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-17fe2c9156#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/amex-blue-cash-preferred\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Blue Cash Preferred Full Review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_grocery_credit_card_for_Amazon_Fresh_and_Whole_Foods\">Best grocery credit card for Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you exclusively purchase groceries through Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods, look no further than the <a data-ccid=\"5048341\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/amazon-prime-visa\/\">Prime Visa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This no-annual-fee card earns 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership, plus 2% back at gas stations, restaurants, and on local transit and commuting (including rideshare).<\/p>\n<p>However, you do need to have a Prime membership to enjoy all this card has to offer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\"><strong>Don't have Amazon Prime yet?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44jC9Tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here enroll now and help support AwardWallet<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"5048341\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Prime Visa<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/7dab32c0-9de5-470e-9141-11f1b1c9eb06.jpg\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Prime Visa\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Prime Visa<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card instantly upon approval exclusively for Prime members<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$0<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The Prime Visa offers an unlimited 5% cash back on purchases at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and on Chase Travel purchases, provided you have an eligible Prime membership. Additionally, it offers 2% back at gas stations, restaurants, and on local transit and commuting, including rideshare, with 1% back on all other purchases.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>Unlimited 5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership<\/li>\r\n<li>Unlimited 2% back on local transit and commuting (including rideshare)<\/li>\r\n<li>Unlimited 2% back at restaurants and at gas stations<\/li>\r\n<li>Unlimited 1% back on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/PrimeVisa\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-17fe2c9156#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_grocery_store_credit_cards_with_no_annual_fee\">Best grocery store credit cards with no annual fee<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It doesn't always make sense to choose a premium card that charges an annual fee. If your monthly budget is small, the best card for groceries may be one without a fee that cancels out some of the rewards you earn throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Citi Custom Cash, top no-annual-fee cards for groceries include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4028086\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/amex-blue-cash-everyday\/\">Blue Cash Everyday<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express<\/a>:<\/strong> Earn 3% cash back on eligible purchases at U.S. supermarkets<\/li>\n<li><strong><a data-ccid=\"4048129\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/capital-one-savor-card\/\">Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card<\/a>:<\/strong> 3% Cash Back at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>), on dining, entertainment and popular streaming services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-2 compare-p-capital-one\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/BlueCashEveryday-CardArt-e1657816483860.png\" alt=\"Blue Cash Everyday\u00ae Card from American Express\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Blue Cash Everyday<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card from American Express<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As $200 Cash Back. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as $200 cash back after spending $2,000 in purchases on your new Card in the first 6 months. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Cash back is received as Reward Dollars, redeemable for statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout. Terms Apply.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Blue Cash Everyday\u00ae Card from American Express' data-ccid=\"4028086\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-BlueCashEverydayCardfromAmericanExpress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028086\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/blue-cash-everyday-credit-card\/91101-10-0#offer-terms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul><li>3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $6,000 per year in eligible purchases, then 1%)<\/li>\r\n        <li>3% cash back at U.S. gas stations (on up to $6,000 per year in eligible purchases, then 1%)<\/li>\r\n        <li>3% cash back with U.S. online retailers (on up to $6,000 per year in eligible purchases, then 1%)<\/li>\r\n        <li>1% back on other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n        <li>Cash Back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed as a statement credit or at Amazon.com checkout.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/36ead21c-2de1-43f4-985e-3478cbb4184b.png\" width='150' alt=\"Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer:<\/strong>\r\n$200 Cash Back after you spend $500 on purchases within 3 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"4048129\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CapitalOneSavorCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$0<\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>8% cash back on purchases made via the Capital One Entertainment ticketing platform<\/li>\r\n<li>5% cash back on hotels, vacation rentals, and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\r\n<li>3% cash back on dining and entertainment<\/li>\r\n<li>3% at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>)<\/li>\r\n<li>3% on popular streaming services<\/li>\r\n<li>1% on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Which_Stores_Earn_a_Grocery_or_Supermarket_Category_Bonus\">Which Stores Earn a Grocery or Supermarket Category Bonus?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the main challenges with all bonus categories is predicting whether a merchant will qualify before you swipe your card to make a purchase. You won't find a complete list of Amex supermarkets or Chase grocery stores from either card issuer. However, you can type a local business name into AwardWallet's <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/merchants\" rel=\"noopener\">merchant lookup tool<\/a> to see which rewards cards earned bonus points on recent transactions.<\/p>\n<p>Our <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/merchant-reverse\/\" rel=\"noopener\">reverse lookup tool<\/a> takes the opposite approach. Start with a card and choose a category; then, you'll see a list of merchants that should qualify for the bonus. The data for both tools is crowdsourced from AwardWallet members, so it isn't perfect.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you pick the <a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/amex-membership-rewards\/amex-gold-card\/\">Amex Gold<\/a> and &#8220;Grocery Stores&#8221; in the reverse lookup, you'll get a much more detailed list of Amex supermarkets than you'll find on the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/rewards-info\/retail.html\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the specific exclusions noted by each bank:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amex:<\/strong> \u201cSuperstores, convenience stores, warehouse clubs, and meal-kit delivery services are NOT considered supermarkets.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chase:<\/strong> \u201c&#8230;larger stores that sell a wide variety of goods and groceries, such as warehouse clubs, discount stores and some smaller merchants such as drugstores, and merchants that specialize in only a few grocery items. Purchases made at gas stations from merchants who also operate grocery stores are not included in this category. Delivery service merchants will be included if they classify as a grocery store merchant.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Citi: <\/strong>&#8220;Excludes purchases at general merchandise\/discount superstores; wholesale\/warehouse clubs; candy, nut and confectionery stores. Purchases made at online supermarkets or with grocery delivery services also do not qualify if the merchant does not classify itself as a supermarket by using the supermarket merchant category code.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital One:\u00a0<\/strong>&#8220;Excludes superstores like Walmart<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> and Target<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Final_Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For most people, the <a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Amex Gold<\/a> offers the best return on groceries. It's even one of the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/credit-cards\/best-credit-card-for-dining\/\" rel=\"noopener\">best cards for dining at restaurants<\/a>, to boot. But any of the top cards on our list will return a handy sum of points or cash back on grocery spending, depending on your budget and spending needs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4028085\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/104\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/CardArt-AmexGoldCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"American Express\u00ae Gold Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='American Express\u00ae Gold Card' data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-AmericanExpressGoldCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4028085\" href=\"https:\/\/www.americanexpress.com\/us\/credit-cards\/card-application\/apply\/prospect\/terms\/gold-card\/91101-10-0\/?print#terms-details\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><br>(Terms apply)<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nAs High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer. You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$325<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl\">The American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card stands out for its robust rewards, especially for food enthusiasts. It offers 4X points on dining worldwide (up to $50,000 per year, then 1X) and U.S. supermarkets (up to $25,000 per year, then 1X), and 3X points on flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>. Cardholders can take advantage of multiple annual dining credits at select locations and up to $120 in Uber Cash credits for U.S. rides and Uber Eats (received as $10 monthly credits), just add your American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Gold Card to your account in the Uber app and select it as the payment method. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>You may be eligible for as high as 100,000 Membership Rewards&#xAE; Points after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.  Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Apply to know if you're approved and find out your exact welcome offer amount - all with no credit score impact. If you're approved and choose to accept the Card, your score may be impacted.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.<\/li><li>Earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent at US supermarkets, on up to $25,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1X points for the rest of the year.<\/li><li>Earn 3X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com.<\/li><li>Earn 2X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points per dollar spent on prepaid hotels and other eligible purchases booked on AmexTravel.com.<\/li><li>Earn 1X Membership Rewards&#xAE; point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.<\/li><li>$120 Uber Cash on Gold:  Add your Gold Card to your Uber account and get $10 in Uber Cash each month to use on orders and rides in the U.S. when you select an American Express Card for your transaction. That's up to $120 Uber Cash annually. Plus, after using your Uber Cash, use your Card to earn 4X Membership Rewards&#xAE; points for Uber Eats purchases made with restaurants or U.S. supermarkets. Point caps and terms apply.<\/li><li>$84 Dunkin' Credit: With the $84 Dunkin' Credit, you can earn up to $7 in monthly statement credits after you enroll and pay with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card at U.S. Dunkin' locations. Enrollment is required to receive this benefit.<\/li><li>$100 Resy Credit: Get up to $100 in statement credits each calendar year after you pay with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card to dine at U.S. Resy restaurants or make other eligible Resy purchases. That's up to $50 in statement credits semi-annually. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>$120 Dining Credit: Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express&#xAE; Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys. Enrollment required.<\/li><li>Explore over 1,000 upscale hotels worldwide with The Hotel Collection and receive a $100 credit towards eligible charges* with every booking of two nights or more through AmexTravel.com. *Eligible charges vary by property.<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees.<\/li><li>Annual Fee is $325.<\/li><li>Terms Apply.<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul><li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S. (on up to $50,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>4X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 per year in purchases, then 1X)<\/li>\r\n        <li>3X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>2X Membership Rewards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> points on prepaid hotels and other eligible travel booked on amextravel.com<\/li>\r\n        <li>1X on other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n        <\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/GoldAmex\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-4-17fe2c9156#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using the best credit card for groceries can mean a lot of extra points each year. 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