Using a credit card with cash back can be a great way to stretch your budget and be rewarded for your purchases. As long as you pay your balance in full each billing cycle, the card issuers are essentially paying you to use their card. Plus, cash back rewards are usually easier to understand than rewards programs involving points and miles.
  At Chase's Secure Site | | - INTRO OFFER: Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) - worth up to $300 cash back!
- Enjoy 6.5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more; 4.5% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and 3% on all other purchases (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year).
- After your first year or $20,000 spent, enjoy 5% cash back on Chase travel purchased through Ultimate Rewards®, 3% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and unlimited 1.5% cash back on all other purchases.
- No minimum to redeem for cash back. You can choose to receive a statement credit or direct deposit into most U.S. checking and savings accounts. Cash Back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open!
- Enjoy 0% Intro APR for 15 months from account opening on purchases and balance transfers, then a variable APR of 19.49% - 28.24%.
- No annual fee - You won't have to pay an annual fee for all the great features that come with your Freedom Unlimited® card
- Keep tabs on your credit health, Chase Credit Journey helps you monitor your credit with free access to your latest score, real-time alerts, and more.
| | Cash Back Rewards: Enjoy 6.5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, our premier rewards program that lets you redeem rewards for cash back, travel, gift cards and more; 4.5% cash back on drugstore purchases and dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery service, and 3% on all other purchases (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year). Introductory Bonus Cash Back: Earn an additional 1.5% cash back on everything you buy (on up to $20,000 spent in the first year) - worth up to $300 cash back! | | Our Review: With an intro cash back offer and no annual fee, does Chase Freedom Unlimited® live up to the hype? Read this in-depth review to see how it stacks up... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% for 15 months | 0% for 15 months | 19.49% - 28.24% Variable | $0 |
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At American Express' Secure Site | | - Earn a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
- No Annual Fee.
- Balance Transfer is back! Enjoy 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months from the date of account opening. After that, 18.74% to 29.74% variable APR.
- 3% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%.
- 3% Cash Back on U.S. online retail purchases, on up to $6,000 per year, then 1%.
- 3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%.
- Get $7 back each month after using your Blue Cash Everyday Card to spend $12.99 or more each month on an eligible subscription to The Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Enrollment required.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees
| | Cash Back Rewards: 3% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%.
3% Cash Back on U.S. online retail purchases, on up to $6,000 per year, then 1%.
3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%. Introductory Bonus Cash Back: Earn a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months. | | Our Review: If you want a cash back credit card with the same rewards categories year-round, then consider the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express, a CreditDonkey partner... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% on Purchases for 15 months | 0% on Balance Transfers for 15 months | 18.74% - 29.74% Variable | $0 |
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At American Express' Secure Site | | - Earn a $250 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
- $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.
- Buy Now, Pay Later: Enjoy $0 intro plan fees when you use Plan It® to split up large purchases into monthly installments. Pay $0 intro plan fees on plans created during the first 12 months from the date of account opening. Plans created after that will have a monthly plan fee up to 1.33% of each eligible purchase amount moved into a plan based on the plan duration, the APR that would otherwise apply to the purchase, and other factors.
- Low intro APR: 0% for 12 months on purchases from the date of account opening, then a variable rate, 18.74% to 29.74%
- 6% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%).
- 6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions.
- 3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more).
- 1% Cash Back on other purchases.
- Get $7 back each month after using your Blue Cash Preferred Card to spend $12.99 or more each month on an eligible subscription to The Disney Bundle, which includes Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+. Enrollment required.
- Terms Apply.
- See Rates & Fees
| | Cash Back Rewards: 6% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%).
6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions.
3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations and on transit (including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more). 1% Cash Back on other purchases. Introductory Bonus Cash Back: Earn a $250 statement credit after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months. | | Our Review: If you are looking to get cashback rewards on common household categories like purchases at U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations, consider the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express. Amex created the Preferred card as an upgrade to the Blue Cash Everyday... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% on purchases for 12 months | 0% on balance transfers for 12 months | 18.74% - 29.74% Variable | $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95 |
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| Citi® Double Cash Card earn cash back twice on every purchase. You earn 1% cash back when you buy, and an additional 1% cash back as you pay for those purchases. There is no annual fee. | | Our Review: With no annual fee and the opportunity to earn cash back twice, the Citi Double Cash card beats out many cashback credit cards. But are there catches? Read on for the full details... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | | N/A | 0%* for 18 months* | 18.49% - 28.49%* (Variable) | $0* |
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| Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card offers $200 cash back if you spend $500 on purchases within three months of account opening. This card earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases. There is a 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months. After that, a variable APR, currently 19.24% to 29.24%. There is no annual fee. | | Our Review: Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card offers unlimited 1.5% cash back with no rotating bonus categories or annual fees. Read on to find out if it's worth having... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% intro on purchases for 15 months | 0% intro on balance transfers for 15 months | 19.24% - 29.24% (Variable) | $0 |
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| Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card earns 1.5% cash back on all purchases. There is a $39 annual fee. | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | | N/A | N/A | 29.74% (Variable) | $39 |
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| American Express Cash Magnet® Card offers a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 or more in purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. This card earns 1.5% cash back on purchases. The cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be redeemed for statement credits. There is a 0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases from the date of account opening, then a variable rate, currently 18.74% to 29.74%. There is no annual fee. Terms apply. | | Our Review: American Express Cash Magnet® Card gives you unlimited 1.5% cash back on your purchases. Is it a good card? Read on to see how it stacks up... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% on purchases for 15 months | N/A | 18.74% - 29.74% Variable | $0 |
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| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card offers $200 online cash rewards bonus if you spend at least $1,000 on purchases within the first 90 days of opening your account. This card earns 3% cash back in your choice category and 2% cash back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs (on up to $2,500 in combined choice category/grocery store/wholesale club quarterly purchases). Earn 1% on other purchases. There is no annual fee. | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% Introductory APR on purchases for 15 billing cycles | 0% Intro APR for 15 billing cycles for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days | 17.49% - 27.49% Variable APR on purchases and balance transfers | $0 |
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| Discover it® Cash Back will match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year. This offer is only for new customers. This card earns 5% cash back in bonus categories that change each quarter (up to the quarterly maximum; requires free activation each quarter). All other purchases earn 1% cash back. | | Our Review: With bonus cash back, low interest rate and no annual fee, Discover It is a good card for many. Is it right for you? Read on for the pros and cons... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% for 15 months | 0% for 15 months | 16.49% - 27.49% Variable | $0 |
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| Discover it® Student Cash Back will match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year. This offer is only for new customers. This card earns 5% cash back in bonus categories that change each quarter (up to the quarterly maximum; requires free activation each quarter). All other purchases earn 1% cash back. Plus, you earn a $20 statement credit each school year your GPA is 3.0 or higher for up to the next 5 years. | | Our Review: College students looking to build credit, earn cash back, and pay no annual fee should consider the Discover It Student Cash Back. With the combined generous rewards program, intro APR on new purchases and no late fee on the first late payment, it's clear to see why this Discover student credit card is among the most popular offers for college students on the market today... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% for 6 months | 10.99% for 6 months | 17.49% - 26.49% Variable | $0 |
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| Journey Student Rewards from Capital One offers 1% cash back on all purchases. If you pay on time, you can boost your cash back to a total of 1.25% for that month. There is no annual fee. | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | | N/A | N/A | 29.74% (Variable) | $0 |
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| Discover it® chrome will match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year. This offer is only for new customers. This card earns 2% cash back at gas stations and restaurants (on up to $1k in combined purchases every quarter with no quarterly activation required). All other purchases earn 1%. | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% for 15 months | 0% for 15 months | 16.49% - 27.49% Variable | $0 |
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At Issuer's Secure Site | | - Patented black-PVD-coated metal card—weighing 22 grams.
- 2% value for airfare redemptions with no blackout dates or seat restrictions. 1.5% value for cash back redemptions. Earn one point for every one dollar spent.
- Annual Airline Credit—up to $100 in statement credits toward flight-related purchases including airline tickets, baggage fees, upgrades and more. Up to a $100 application fee credit for the cost of TSA Pre✓® or Global Entry.
- Enrollment in Priority Pass™ Select with access to 1,300+ airport lounges worldwide with no guest limit. Includes credits at select airport restaurants for cardholder and one guest.
- 24/7 Luxury Card Concierge®—available by phone, email and live mobile chat. Around-the-clock service to help you save time and manage tasks big and small.
- Exclusive Luxury Card Travel® benefits—average value of $500 per stay (e.g., resort credits, room upgrades, free wifi, breakfast for two and more) at over 3,000 properties.
- Cell phone protection for eligible claims of up to $1,000 each year. Plus additional World Elite Mastercard® benefits.
- Annual Fee: $495 ($195 for each Authorized User). Terms and conditions apply.
| | Cash Back Rewards: 1.5% value for cash back redemptions | | Our Review: Does Mastercard® Black Card™ provide enough benefits to justify the steep annual fee? Read our in-depth review and find out the requirements to qualify... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | | N/A | 0% introductory APR for the first fifteen billing cycles following each balance transfer that posts to your account within 45 days of account opening. | 19.49% (Variable) | $495 ($195 for each Authorized User) |
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| Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi earns 4% cash back on eligible gas and EV charging purchases for the first $7,000 per year and then 1% thereafter. This card earns 3% cash back on restaurants and eligible travel purchases; 2% cash back on all other purchases from Costco and Costco.com; and 1% cash back on all other purchases. There is no annual fee with your paid Costco membership. | | Our Review: The Citi Costco card offers high cash back for gas and Costco purchases, but there are limitations to know before you apply. Read on for the pros and cons... Read full review | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | | N/A | N/A | 19.74%* (Variable) | $0 |
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| Discover it® Student chrome will match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year. This offer is only for new customers. This card earns 2% cash back at restaurants and gas stations (on up to $1k in combined purchases every quarter with no quarterly activation required). All other purchases earn 1%. Plus, you can earn $20 statement credit each school year your GPA is 3.0 or higher for up to the next 5 years. | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | 0% for 6 months | 10.99% for 6 months | 17.49% - 26.49% Variable | $0 |
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| Discover it® Secured reports to the 3 major credit bureaus to help you build or rebuild credit with responsible use. This secured credit card's variable APR is 27.49%. The minimum refundable security deposit is $200 (up to the amount Discover approves) and your credit line equals your deposit. Starting at 8 months, Discover will perform automatic monthly reviews based on your responsible credit management across all your credit cards and loans to see if you could qualify to transition to an unsecured line of credit. You will see your FICO credit score for free on your monthly statement and in your online account. There is no annual fee.
But here's where it gets interesting. Discover it® Secured credit card offers rewards: 2% cash back at gas stations and restaurants (on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter); 1% cash back on other purchases. As a promotion for new cardmembers, Discover will match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year. | | Intro APR for Purchases | Intro APR for Balance Transfer | Regular APR | Annual Fee | | N/A | 10.99% for 6 months | 27.49% Variable | $0 |
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Disclaimer: The information for the Citi® Double Cash Card, Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card, Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card, American Express Cash Magnet® Card, Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card, Discover it® Cash Back, Discover it® Student Cash Back, Journey Student Rewards from Capital One, Discover it® chrome, Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi, Discover it® Student chrome, and Discover it® Secured has been collected independently by CreditDonkey. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Why Choose a Rewards Credit Card with Cash Back
Here are some of the advantages of having cash back rewards:
- Cash back is like getting a discount every time you shop. Getting 3% cash back at the gas station is like getting 3% off your total bill. In fact, it's like easy money - you are essentially being paid to use your credit card.
- Cash back is easy. Who wants to do math on reward points? With cash back, your return for spending is much easier to understand and the math is minimal (just pay attention to how you'll get the cash - through statement credit, gift card or an actual check).
Besides the credit cards we feature on CreditDonkey, you may also want to check with your local bank or credit union. Most big national banks like Bank of America, Chase, Citi and Wells Fargo have cashback credit cards too.
- Cash back makes more sense for some lifestyles than other rewards. Credit cards used to offer airline miles almost exclusively as rewards. Travel rewards and other travel perks are still available on some cards today, but for people who don’t travel much, a cash back reward structure is more useful, convenient, and practical.
What to Watch Out For
Consider these factors before and after you decide on a cash back rewards credit card:
- Interest rates: Credit cards with cash back rewards tend to have higher than average interest rates, so make sure you pay the balance in full each month. If you plan to carry a balance, look for a credit card with low interest instead.
- Introductory offers: Credit card companies offer a variety of incentives to get you to choose their card, but many of them don’t last long. These range from 0% APR balance transfers for an introductory period, to bonus cash offers for signing up, to 5% cash back on categories that change.
- Overspending: Since you’re earning cash back as a percentage of your spending, your rewards increase as you spend more. This can make overspending very tempting. Don’t spend more than you can afford, and always purchase wisely.
Calculate the rewards you could earn with several cards, based on your normal spending habits, to figure out which card will earn you the most rewards. No matter which card you choose, always remember the importance of paying your bill in full each month – or else you will lose out on the reason you chose a cash back card in the first place.
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Editorial Note: Any opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author's alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any card issuer.
Disclaimer: The information for the Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card, Discover it® Cash Back, and Citi® Double Cash Card has been collected independently by CreditDonkey. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
