The best credit cards for each kind of spending

Every open US card ranked by what it pays back on a typical year of spending in each category, with spending caps and the value of its points included.

Top card by category

  • DiningAmex Gold4x on up to $50,000 a year, then 1x 路 on $4,142 a year8.0% back
  • GroceriesAmex Gold4x on up to $25,000 a year, then 1x 路 on $6,491 a year8.0% back
  • GasWells Fargo Autograph3x 路 on $2,503 a year7.1% back
  • TravelWells Fargo Autograph Journey4x 路 on $4,000 a year9.5% back
  • Everyday SpendingBilt Palladium2x 路 on $15,000 a year4.1% back