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American Express network cards with the best dining earn rates.
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 | Dining Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $36 | amex |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | $18.90 | amex |
| Rakuten American Express CardFirst Electronic Bank | 2% cash back | 3.1¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Macys American Express CardCiti | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
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Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Dining Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $36 | amex |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | $18.90 | amex |
| Rakuten American Express CardFirst Electronic Bank | 2% cash back | 3.1¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Macys American Express CardCiti | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
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Open in full search with filters →American Express network cards with the best dining earn rates.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Dining Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $36 | amex |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | $18.90 | amex |
| Rakuten American Express CardFirst Electronic Bank | 2% cash back | 3.1¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Macys American Express CardCiti | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
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Amex
First Electronic Bank
| Navy Federal More Rewards American Express®Navy Federal |
| 3x points |
| 3.0¢/$ |
| $0 |
| — |
| amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 3.5¢/$ | $550 | $160.90 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass CardAmex | 6x Hilton Honors | 3.0¢/$ | $150 | $100 | amex |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardAmex | 4x Marriott Bonvoy | 2.8¢/$ | $250 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton HonorsAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
Amex
First Electronic Bank
| Navy Federal More Rewards American Express®Navy Federal |
| 3x points |
| 3.0¢/$ |
| $0 |
| — |
| amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 3.5¢/$ | $550 | $160.90 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass CardAmex | 6x Hilton Honors | 3.0¢/$ | $150 | $100 | amex |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardAmex | 4x Marriott Bonvoy | 2.8¢/$ | $250 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton HonorsAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
Amex
First Electronic Bank
| Navy Federal More Rewards American Express®Navy Federal |
| 3x points |
| 3.0¢/$ |
| $0 |
| — |
| amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire CardAmex | 7x Hilton Honors | 3.5¢/$ | $550 | $160.90 | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express Surpass CardAmex | 6x Hilton Honors | 3.0¢/$ | $150 | $100 | amex |
| Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardAmex | 4x Marriott Bonvoy | 2.8¢/$ | $250 | — | amex |
| Hilton Honors American Express CardAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| Hilton HonorsAmex | 5x Hilton Honors | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |