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Ranked by effective value per dollar at Escape the Room — including welcome offer math, redemption value, and annual fee.
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
BMO Escape earns the top spot for Escape the Room purchases at 4.0¢ per dollar — a $150 annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Escape the Room purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. The list below orders cards by net value to you, not by what pays the biggest affiliate commission. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some of the headline value for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
Bmo
Ranked by effective value per dollar at Escape the Room — including welcome offer math, redemption value, and annual fee.
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
BMO Escape earns the top spot for Escape the Room purchases at 4.0¢ per dollar — a $150 annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Escape the Room purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. The list below orders cards by net value to you, not by what pays the biggest affiliate commission. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some of the headline value for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
Bmo
Ranked by effective value per dollar at Escape the Room — including welcome offer math, redemption value, and annual fee.
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
BMO Escape earns the top spot for Escape the Room purchases at 4.0¢ per dollar — a $150 annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Escape the Room purchases using the same scoring engine that powers our search. The list below orders cards by net value to you, not by what pays the biggest affiliate commission. Cards 4–10 are still solid picks; they just trade off some of the headline value for fewer fees, broader networks, or simpler redemptions.
Bmo
Amex
Capital One
BMO Escape earns 4.0¢ per dollar at Escape the Room, the highest in our database. The $150 annual fee pays for itself once you're spending at least the equivalent each year. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Flights Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO EscapeBmo | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $150 | $12.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 9.0¢/$ | $895 | $697.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $795 | $518 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 4x Wells Fargo Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Secured RewardsCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardUsbank | 4x Usbank Altitude Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
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Capital One
BMO Escape earns 4.0¢ per dollar at Escape the Room, the highest in our database. The $150 annual fee pays for itself once you're spending at least the equivalent each year. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Flights Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO EscapeBmo | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $150 | $12.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 9.0¢/$ | $895 | $697.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $795 | $518 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 4x Wells Fargo Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Secured RewardsCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardUsbank | 4x Usbank Altitude Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
Other brands in Entertainment where the top picks above also earn well.
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Capital One
BMO Escape earns 4.0¢ per dollar at Escape the Room, the highest in our database. The $150 annual fee pays for itself once you're spending at least the equivalent each year. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Flights Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMO EscapeBmo | 4x points | 4.0¢/$ | $150 | $12.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 9.0¢/$ | $895 | $697.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 9.3¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $795 | $518 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 4x Wells Fargo Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 5x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Quicksilver Secured RewardsCapital One | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardUsbank | 4x Usbank Altitude Rewards | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | — | amex |
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