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Top picks for samurai-drugstore.jp 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 samurai-drugstore.jp, after spend caps. Order can differ from that column because ranking adds the adjustments above.
Bilt Palladium Card earns the top spot for samurai-drugstore.jp purchases at 4.4¢ per dollar on all other — a $495 annual fee. We ranked every card in our database against samurai-drugstore.jp 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.
Cardless
Capital One
Chase
Bilt Palladium Card earns 4.4¢ per dollar on all other when you shop at samurai-drugstore.jp, the highest marginal rate in our list for this brand. At 4.4¢ per dollar, rewards cover the $495 fee after about $11,250 a year in samurai-drugstore.jp spending. To come out ahead of Chase Freedom Flex (3.0¢), you'd need about $35,360 a year here. It's the right pick if you want maximum earn rate on this category and don't mind paying for a premium card.
Side-by-side view of the ranked picks.
| Card | Drugstores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 2x Bilt Rewards | 4.4¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Chase Freedom FlexChase | 3% cash back | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| The AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard®Barclays | 3% cash back | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3% cash back | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Chase Freedom UnlimitedChase | 3% cash back | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $30 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.4¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.5¢/$ | $895 | $1,397 | amex |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards SecuredBank Of America | 3% cash back | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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