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Cards ranked by effective value per dollar spent at Athleta.
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
Ranked by earn rate and redemption value, statement credits minus annual fees (weighted against a typical $30,000/year in total card spend), shopping portal bonuses when we recognize the merchant, matched benefits and promotional earn boosts. The ¢ per dollar column is the reward rate at Apparel. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
Barclays
Side-by-side view of the ranked picks.
| Card | Apparel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athleta Rewards Mastercard®Barclays | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Banana Republic Rewards Mastercard®Barclays | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — |
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| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.4¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.5¢/$ | $895 | $1,247 | amex |
| U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature CardUsbank | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $99 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $95 | $134 | visa |
