Compare cash-back cards in Cardwell’s focused personal catalog, from simple flat rewards to category bonuses.
Unlimited 2% cash back: 1% when buying and another 1% when paying; 5% on eligible Citi Travel bookings.
Why it made this list: Straightforward 2% earning with no category enrollment or annual fee.
1.5% on everyday purchases, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 5% through Chase Travel.
Why it made this list: Low-maintenance cash back with elevated dining and drugstore rewards.
3% on dining, entertainment, eligible streaming, and grocery stores; 5% on eligible Capital One Travel hotels, vacation rentals, and rental cars.
Why it made this list: A no-fee fit for food, entertainment and streaming-heavy budgets.
3% at U.S. supermarkets, U.S. gas stations, and U.S. online retail, each up to $6,000 yearly, then 1%.
Why it made this list: Useful household bonus categories without an annual fee.
5% in activated quarterly categories on up to $1,500, 3% on dining and drugstores, and 5% through Chase Travel.
Why it made this list: High cash-back upside for users willing to activate rotating categories.