Best Credit Cards for Home Improvement in 2026
Cards ranked by real value — earn rates, caps, and fees compared.
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 Home Improvement, after spend caps. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
Choice Privileges Select Mastercard
Wells Fargo
- +5x on Home Improvement — points worth 0.8¢ each
- +Annual fee $95. Other listed credits: Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit (up to $120/4yr). These amounts are not counted in estimated value or ranking: use, eligible purchases and any enrollment requirements have not been established.
- +60,000 points bonus (~$480 value)
Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card
Bank of America
- +3% cash back on Home Improvement
- +$200 cash back bonus (~$200 value)
- +No annual fee
Choice Privileges Mastercard
Wells Fargo
- +3x on Home Improvement — points worth 0.8¢ each
- +40,000 points bonus (~$320 value)
- +No annual fee
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| Card | Applicable Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Privileges Select MastercardWells Fargo | 5x Choice Privileges Home Improvement | 4.0¢/$ | $95 | mastercard |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank of America | 3% cash back Home Improvement | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| Choice Privileges MastercardWells Fargo | 3x Choice Privileges Home Improvement | 2.4¢/$ | $0 | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards All Other | 4.0¢/$ | $495 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Capital One Miles All Other | 2.6¢/$ | $95 | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back All Other | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| Citi Double Cash CardCiti | 2% cash back All Other | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Capital One Miles All Other | 2.6¢/$ | $395 | visa |
| SoFi Unlimited 2%SoFi | 2% cash back All Other | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | mastercard |
| Synchrony Premier World Mastercard®Synchrony | 2% cash back All Other | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | mastercard |
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