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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

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4.2

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4.9
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Recommended credit score:670 - 850
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Intro offer

Earn 100,000 intro bonus points

Rewards rate

1x - 5x

Annual fee

$95

Regular APR

19.99% - 28.24% Variable

Why you'll like this: It boasts terrific rewards value with its annual bonus points, practical bonus categories, high-value points and redemption flexibility.

Best standalone rewards card

Chase Freedom Unlimited®

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4.3

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4.6
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Recommended credit score:670 - 850
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Purchase intro APR

0% Intro APR on Purchases for 15 months

Regular APR

18.99% - 28.49% Variable

Intro offer

Earn $200 cash back

Rewards rate

1.5% - 5%

Why you'll like this: Few cards offer a flat rewards rate this high in addition to bonus rewards in popular categories like dining and travel.

Best for balance transfers

Citi Double Cash® Card

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4.2
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Recommended credit score:670 - 850
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Intro offer

$200 cash back

Rewards rate

1% - 5%

Annual fee

$0

Regular APR

18.24% - 28.24% (Variable)

Why you'll like this: Its flat cash back rate makes maximizing rewards on nearly any purchase easy.

Best for groceries

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

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4.4

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4.4
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Recommended credit score:Good to Excellent
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Intro offer

Earn $250

Rewards rate

1% - 6%

Annual fee

$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.

APR

20.24%-29.24% Variable

Why you'll like this: It boasts the highest cash back rate available at U.S. supermarkets.

Best for flat-rate cash rewards

Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card

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4.3
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Recommended credit score:670 - 850
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Intro offer

$200 cash rewards

Rewards rate

2%

Annual fee

$0

Regular APR

19.24%, 24.24%, or 29.24% Variable APR

Why you'll like this: It earns cash back at a consistent rate — and you can redeem it at an ATM.

Best for flat-rate travel rewards

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

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4.1

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4.9
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Intro offer

Earn 75,000 miles

Rewards rate

2 Miles - 5 Miles

Annual fee

$95

Regular APR

19.99% - 29.24% (Variable)

Why you'll like this: It boasts solid short- and long-term value for occasional travelers with its flat rewards rate and welcome offer.

Best for entertainment

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

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4.4

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4.8
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Intro offer

Earn $200 Cash Back

Rewards rate

1% - 8%

Annual fee

$0

Regular APR

19.24% - 29.24% (Variable)

Why you'll like this: Its boosted cash back rate in popular spending categories makes it great as both a standalone option and a companion to other cards from the issuer.

Best for food and travel

American Express® Gold Card

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4.4

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4.9
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Intro offer

Earn 60,000 points

Rewards rate

1X - 4X

Annual fee

$325

APR

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Why you'll like this: Along with its terrific perks for foodies, it offers valuable rewards on everyday spending.

Best for online shopping

Prime Visa

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4.2
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Recommended credit score:670 - 850
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Intro offer

Get a $150 Amazon Gift Card

Rewards rate

1% - 10%

Annual fee

$0

Regular APR

19.49% - 28.24% Variable

Why you'll like this: It boasts a terrific rewards rate on Amazon purchases, which can cover a slew of household items, entertainment, gifts, food and more.

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