Best Credit Cards with Purchase Protection
Cards that protect new purchases against damage and theft for 90-120 days.
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 this category. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
Top Pick
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase
1x Ultimate Rewards
1x × 1.8¢/pt = 1.8¢ per dollar
- +Purchase Protection
- +100,000 points bonus (~$1,800 value)
- +Est. $1,063/yr in usable credits could cover the $795 fee — actual value depends on use and eligibility
VISA
1.8¢
per dollar
$795/yr(est. $1,063/yr in usable credits)
Welcome: 100,000 points
Runner-Up
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
Chase
1x Ultimate Rewards
1x × 1.8¢/pt = 1.8¢ per dollar
- +Purchase Protection
- +75,000 points bonus (~$1,350 value)
- +Est. $65/yr in usable credits offset part of the $95 fee — actual value depends on use and eligibility
VISA
1.8¢
per dollar
$95/yr(est. $65/yr in usable credits)
Welcome: 75,000 points
Also Great
Chase Freedom Flex
Chase
1% cash back
- +Purchase Protection
- +$200 cash back bonus (~$200 value)
- +No annual fee
MASTERCARD
1.0¢
per dollar
No annual fee(est. $20/yr in usable credits)
Welcome: $200 cash back
Compare the Top Picks
Quick Comparison
Side-by-side view of the ranked picks.
| Card | Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Est. Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $1,063 | visa |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $95 | $65 | visa |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 1% cash back | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | $20 | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express CardAmerican Express | 1x SkyMiles | 1.0¢/$ | $650 | $300 | amex |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Capital One Miles | 2.6¢/$ | $95 | $15 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Capital One Miles | 2.6¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $25 | visa |
| TD Double Up Credit CardTD Bank | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| IHG One Rewards Premier Credit CardChase | 3x IHG One Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $150 | $140 | mastercard |
More Options
#4Bilt Palladium Card$495/yr
4.0¢/$
#5Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card$650/yr
1.0¢/$
#6Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card$95/yr
2.6¢/$
#7Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card$395/yr
2.6¢/$
#8Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardNo fee
2.0¢/$
#9TD Double Up Credit CardNo fee
2.0¢/$
#10IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card$150/yr
1.8¢/$
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