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Top picks for Banana Republic from our scoring engine.
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 $30,000/year in total card spend), shopping portal bonuses when we recognize the merchant, matched benefits and promotional earn boosts, co-brand fit for this brand. The ¢ per dollar column is the reward rate at Banana Republic. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
Banana Republic Rewards Mastercard® earns the top spot for Banana Republic purchases at 3.0¢ per dollar at banana republic — no annual fee. We ranked every card in our database against Banana Republic purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. See the note above the list for what drives order versus the ¢ per dollar column. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some headline earn rate for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
Barclays
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Capital One
Banana Republic Rewards Mastercard® earns 3.0¢ per dollar at Banana Republic, the highest marginal rate in our list for this brand. Without an annual fee, the math is simple — every dollar you spend earns immediately. It's the right pick if you want maximum earn rate on this category and don't mind a focused rewards structure.
Side-by-side view of the ranked picks.
| Card | Apparel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Republic Rewards Mastercard®Barclays | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Athleta Rewards Mastercard®Barclays | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.4¢/$ | $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 |
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