Best Visa Credit Cards
Top Visa cards ranked by earn rates, benefits, and acceptance.
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 Dining and Grocery Stores and Travel. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
Top Pick
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
Chase
3x Ultimate Rewards on Dining
3x × 1.8¢/pt = 5.4¢ per dollar
- +3x on Dining — points worth 1.8¢ each. Channel-restricted earning is not included because the purchase channel is unspecified.
- +Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS Credit (up to $120/4yr); $100 Annual Hotel Credit (up to $100/yr) — not counted in estimated value or ranking; eligible use has not been established
- +75,000 points bonus (~$1,350 value)
VISACore Rate
3.6¢
per dollar on dining
$95/yr
Welcome: 75,000 points
Runner-Up
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Capital One
2x Capital One Miles on everything
2x × 1.3¢/pt = 2.6¢ per dollar
Up to 2.7¢/$ via British Airways Club
- +2x on everything — points worth 1.3¢ each
- +Lifestyle Collection; Capital One Lounge Access; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit (up to $120/4yr); Priority Pass Lounge Access; $300 Annual Capital One Travel Credit (up to $300/yr) — not counted in estimated value or ranking; eligible use has not been established
- +75,000 miles bonus (~$975 value)
VISA
3.5¢
per dollar on dining
$395/yr
Welcome: 75,000 miles
Also Great
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase
3x Ultimate Rewards on Dining
3x × 1.8¢/pt = 5.4¢ per dollar
- +3x on Dining — points worth 1.8¢ each
- +Annual fee $795. Other listed credits: StubHub & viagogo Credit (up to $300/yr); Apple TV and Apple Music Subscriptions (up to $27/mo); Peloton Credits & Bonus Points (up to $10/mo). These amounts are not counted in estimated value or ranking: use, eligible purchases and any enrollment requirements have not been established.
- +Exclusive Tables Dining Credit (up to $150/6mo); Annual Travel Credit (up to $300/yr); The Edit by Chase Travel Hotel Credit (up to $500/yr); Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge Access; DoorDash DashPass & Credits (up to $35/mo); Global Entry or TSA PreCheck Credit (up to $120/4yr); Lyft Monthly Credit (up to $10/mo); Priority Pass Select Membership; Roadside Assistance; Chase Sapphire Lounge by The Club; Travel and Emergency Assistance Services; Reserve Travel Designer — not counted in estimated value or ranking; eligible use has not been established
VISACore Rate
4.2¢
per dollar on dining
$795/yr
Welcome: 100,000 points
Compare the Top Picks
Earn 3 ways on one dinner
Your card's dining rate, a dining program you link it to, and the reservation perks it unlocks. The dining map shows all three, restaurant by restaurant.
Quick Comparison
Side-by-side view of the ranked picks.
| Card | Applicable Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards Dining | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Capital One Miles All Other | 3.5¢/$ | $395 | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards Dining | 4.2¢/$ | $795 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards Dining | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards Dining | 2.7¢/$ | $95 | visa |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back Dining | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| Chase Freedom UnlimitedChase | 3% cash back Dining | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| TD Cash Credit CardTD Bank | 3% cash back Dining | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back All Other | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | visa |
| bp rewards Visa®FNBO | 3% cash back Dining | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | visa |
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