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American Express cards ranked by earn rate on groceries spending.
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
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American Express cards ranked by earn rate on groceries spending.
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
American Express cards ranked by earn rate on groceries spending.
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
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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 | $212 | amex |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Rakuten American Express CardFirst Electronic Bank | 2% cash back | 3.1¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Navy Federal More Rewards American Express®Navy Federal | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass CardAmex | 6x Hilton Honors | 3.0¢/$ | $150 | $100 | amex |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,194.50 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardAmex | 4x Marriott Bonvoy | 2.8¢/$ | $250 | — | amex |
| Blue Cash Everyday Card from American ExpressAmex | 3x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $114 | amex |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $212 | amex |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Rakuten American Express CardFirst Electronic Bank | 2% cash back | 3.1¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Navy Federal More Rewards American Express®Navy Federal | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass CardAmex | 6x Hilton Honors | 3.0¢/$ | $150 | $100 | amex |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,194.50 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardAmex | 4x Marriott Bonvoy | 2.8¢/$ | $250 | — | amex |
| Blue Cash Everyday Card from American ExpressAmex | 3x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $114 | amex |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $212 | amex |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Rakuten American Express CardFirst Electronic Bank | 2% cash back | 3.1¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Amex EveryDay® PreferredAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | — | amex |
| Navy Federal More Rewards American Express®Navy Federal | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass CardAmex | 6x Hilton Honors | 3.0¢/$ | $150 | $100 | amex |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,194.50 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardAmex | 4x Marriott Bonvoy | 2.8¢/$ | $250 | — | amex |
| Blue Cash Everyday Card from American ExpressAmex | 3x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $114 | amex |
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