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Top picks for Priority Pass 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 Priority Pass. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card earns the top spot for Priority Pass purchases at 2.4¢ per dollar on all other — a $595 annual fee. We ranked every card in our database against Priority Pass 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.
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Citi Strata Elite℠ Card earns 2.4¢ per dollar on all other when you shop at Priority Pass, the highest marginal rate in our list for this brand. At 2.4¢ per dollar, rewards cover the $595 fee after about $24,790 a year in Priority Pass spending. To come out ahead of U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card (1.0¢), you'd need about $42,500 a year here. It's the right pick if you want maximum earn rate on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
Side-by-side view of the ranked picks.
| Card | Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.4¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.5¢/$ | $895 | $1,397 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $960 | visa |
| PenFed Pathfinder Rewards Visa Signature CardPenfed | 1.5x Penfed Honors Advantage | 1.3¢/$ | $95 | $50 | visa |
| Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard®Barclays | 1x Emirates Skywards | 1.0¢/$ | $499 | $60 | mastercard |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardUsbank | 1x Usbank Altitude Rewards | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | $72.50 | visa |
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