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Earn Cash Back, Pay Down Debt, or Rake In the Miles — These Nerd-Reviewed Cards Have Something for Everyone

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NerdWallet's Earn Cash Back, Pay Down Debt, or Rake In the Miles — These Nerd-Reviewed Cards Have Something for Everyone

Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card: Best for Cash Back — High Flat Rate + Incentives
Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Best for Cash-Back Pairing with Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card: Best for Delicious Foodie-Focused Rewards, for No Annual Fee
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Best for Airline Miles and a Large Bonus
Wells Fargo Reflect® Card: Best for Long 0% Period for Transfers and Purchases
Citi Double Cash® Card: Best for Flat Rate Cash Back With a 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfer
Citi Simplicity® Card: Best for Long 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases, Plus No Late Fees
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: Best for The Ultimate Family Card
U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card: Best for Best for Long intro period + side perks
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express: Best for A Rewarding Cash-Back Card for a $0 Annual Fee
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Best for Easy Earnings, Effortless Redemptions
The Platinum Card® from American Express: Best for A Suite of Perks for High-End Lifestyles
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card: Best for Ultra-long 0% Intro APR Period on Balance Transfers
Discover it® Cash Back: Best for High Rewards Rate in Rotating Categories and First Year Cashback Match
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card: Best for A Worthy Option Among Premium Cards

Credit card	NerdWallet rating	Annual fee	Rewards rate	Intro offer	Learn more
Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card Apply Now on Wells Fargo's website on Wells Fargo's website Rates & Fees	5.0/5 Excellent for Cash Back — High Flat Rate + Incentives	$0	2% Cashback	$200	Apply Now on Wells Fargo's website on Wells Fargo's website Rates & Fees
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Apply Now on Chase's website on Chase's website Rates & Fees	5.0/5 Excellent for Cash-Back Pairing with Chase Sapphire Preferred®	$0	1.5%-5% Cashback	$200	Apply Now on Chase's website on Chase's website Rates & Fees
Wells Fargo Reflect® Card Apply Now on Wells Fargo's website on Wells Fargo's website Rates & Fees	4.5/5 Excellent for Long 0% Period for Transfers and Purchases	$0	N/A	N/A	Apply Now on Wells Fargo's website on Wells Fargo's website Rates & Fees
Discover it® Cash Back Apply Now on Discover's website, on Discover's website, or call 800-347-0264 Rates & Fees	4.9/5 Excellent for High Rewards Rate in Rotating Categories and First Year Cashback Match	$0	1%-5% Cashback	Cashback Match™	Apply Now on Discover's website, on Discover's website, or call 800-347-0264 Rates & Fees
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Apply Now on Chase's website on Chase's website Rates & Fees	4.7/5 Excellent for Airline Miles and a Large Bonus	$95	1x-5x Points	75,000 points	Apply Now on Chase's website on Chase's website Rates & Fees
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees	5.0/5 Excellent for Delicious Foodie-Focused Rewards, for No Annual Fee	$0	1%-8% Cashback	$100 Credit + $200 Cash	Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express Apply Now on American Express' website on American Express' website Rates & Fees	5.0/5 Excellent for The Ultimate Family Card	$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.	1%-6% Cashback	$250	Apply Now on American Express' website on American Express' website Rates & Fees
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees	4.7/5 Excellent for Easy Earnings, Effortless Redemptions	$95	2x-5x Miles	75,000 miles	Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees
U.S. Bank Shield™ Visa® Card Apply Now on U.S. Bank's website on U.S. Bank's website Rates & Fees	4.6/5 Excellent for Best for Long intro period + side perks	$0	4% Cashback	N/A	Apply Now on U.S. Bank's website on U.S. Bank's website Rates & Fees
Citi Double Cash® Card Apply Now on Citibank's application on Citibank's application Rates & Fees	4.9/5 Excellent for Flat Rate Cash Back With a 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfer	$0	2%-5% Cashback	$200	Apply Now on Citibank's application on Citibank's application Rates & Fees
Citi Simplicity® Card Apply Now on Citibank's application on Citibank's application Rates & Fees	4.5/5 Excellent for Long 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases, Plus No Late Fees	$0	N/A	N/A	Apply Now on Citibank's application on Citibank's application Rates & Fees
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express Apply Now on American Express' website on American Express' website Rates & Fees	4.9/5 Excellent for A Rewarding Cash-Back Card for a $0 Annual Fee	$0	1%-3% Cashback	$200	Apply Now on American Express' website on American Express' website Rates & Fees
The Platinum Card® from American Express Apply Now on American Express' website on American Express' website Rates & Fees	5.0/5 Excellent for A Suite of Perks for High-End Lifestyles	$695	1x-5x Points	As High As 175,000 Points. Find Out Your Offer. points	Apply Now on American Express' website on American Express' website Rates & Fees
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees	4.9/5 Excellent for A Worthy Option Among Premium Cards	$395	2x-10x Miles	75,000 miles	Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card Apply Now on Citibank's application on Citibank's application Rates & Fees	4.4/5 Excellent for Ultra-long 0% Intro APR Period on Balance Transfers	$0	N/A	N/A	Apply Now on Citibank's application on Citibank's application Rates & Fees