MASTERCARD

SoFi Smart Card

Top Rate
5%

Terms checked against the issuer on October 10, 2026

At a Glance

Annual Fee
$0
Network
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Rewards Currency
Cash
Point Valuation
1¢ (cash back)

Earning Rates

  1. 5%

    Grocery Stores

    5% cash back rewards (5 SoFi Member Rewards points per dollar, 1 cent each) on eligible grocery store purchases. SoFi does not treat superstores like Walmart and Target, warehouse clubs like Costco and Sam's Club, convenience stores, grocery delivery services or meal-kit delivery services as grocery stores.

Reviews & Analysis

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • +Secured by your SoFi Checking and Savings balance, with no hard credit pull to apply
  • +Unlimited 5% cash back rewards on eligible grocery store purchases
  • +No annual fee
  • +SoFi reports Smart Card activity to Experian, so on-time payments can help build credit

Cons

  • -Secured card - you need a SoFi Checking and Savings account, and the balance sets your spending limit
  • -The balance must be paid in full each month
  • -Superstores, warehouse clubs, convenience stores and grocery delivery do not count as grocery stores for the 5% rate
  • -Reports to Experian only

Details & Terms

Media & Resources

Evidence Sources

SourceCitation
RewardsCC APIRewardsCC API
SoFi OfficialSoFi Official: Multiple card facts
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