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Ranked by effective value per dollar at Marathon — 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
Wyndham Rewards Earner Card earns the top spot for Marathon purchases at 5.0¢ per dollar — no annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Marathon 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.
Barclays
Ranked by effective value per dollar at Marathon — 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
Wyndham Rewards Earner Card earns the top spot for Marathon purchases at 5.0¢ per dollar — no annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Marathon 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.
Barclays
Ranked by effective value per dollar at Marathon — 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
Wyndham Rewards Earner Card earns the top spot for Marathon purchases at 5.0¢ per dollar — no annual fee, factoring in welcome offers and ongoing rewards. We ranked every card in our database against Marathon 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.
Barclays
Barclays
Usaa
Wyndham Rewards Earner Card earns 5.0¢ per dollar at Marathon, the highest in our database. Without an annual fee, the math is simple — every dollar you spend earns immediately. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind a focused rewards structure.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Gas Stations Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Rewards Earner CardBarclays | 5x Wyndham Rewards | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus CardBarclays | 6x Wyndham Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $75 | — | visa |
| USAA Cashback Rewards Plus American Express CardUsaa | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| H-D™ H.O.G.™ Elite Visa Signature®Usbank | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $99 | $104.50 | visa |
| PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® CardPenfed | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
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Usaa
Wyndham Rewards Earner Card earns 5.0¢ per dollar at Marathon, the highest in our database. Without an annual fee, the math is simple — every dollar you spend earns immediately. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind a focused rewards structure.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Gas Stations Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Rewards Earner CardBarclays | 5x Wyndham Rewards | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus CardBarclays | 6x Wyndham Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $75 | — | visa |
| USAA Cashback Rewards Plus American Express CardUsaa | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| H-D™ H.O.G.™ Elite Visa Signature®Usbank | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $99 | $104.50 | visa |
| PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® CardPenfed | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
Other brands in Gas Stations where the top picks above also earn well.
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Usaa
Wyndham Rewards Earner Card earns 5.0¢ per dollar at Marathon, the highest in our database. Without an annual fee, the math is simple — every dollar you spend earns immediately. It's the right pick if you want maximum value on this category and don't mind a focused rewards structure.
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Gas Stations Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Rewards Earner CardBarclays | 5x Wyndham Rewards | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus CardBarclays | 6x Wyndham Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $75 | — | visa |
| USAA Cashback Rewards Plus American Express CardUsaa | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
| H-D™ H.O.G.™ Elite Visa Signature®Usbank | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $99 | $104.50 | visa |
| PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® CardPenfed | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Verizon Visa CardSynchrony | 4% cash back | 4.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
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