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Amex cards ranked by value on groceries purchases.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $212 | amex |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | $69 | visa |
| SoFi Smart CardSofi | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $212 | amex |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | $69 | visa |
| SoFi Smart CardSofi | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
Want to customize by spend amount, programs, or fee preference?
Open in full search with filters →Amex cards ranked by value on groceries purchases.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $212 | amex |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | $69 | visa |
| SoFi Smart CardSofi | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Cardless
Chase
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | $50 | mastercard |
| Pottery Barn Key Rewards VisaCapital One | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus CardBarclays | 4x Wyndham Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $75 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
Cardless
Chase
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | $50 | mastercard |
| Pottery Barn Key Rewards VisaCapital One | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus CardBarclays | 4x Wyndham Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $75 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
Cardless
Chase
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | $50 | mastercard |
| Pottery Barn Key Rewards VisaCapital One | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus CardBarclays | 4x Wyndham Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $75 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |