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Ranked by effective value per dollar at entertainment-related merchants.
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
Entertainment covers 174 merchants across 3 sub-categories — from headline brands to specialty retailers. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 5.0¢ per dollar in this vertical, with no annual fee. Below: the top-ranked cards across all of entertainment, the sub-categories you can drill into, and the most popular brands at-a-glance. Each sub-category page surfaces its own top card list, so the right pick depends on where you spend most.
Usbank
Ranked by effective value per dollar at entertainment-related merchants.
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
Entertainment covers 174 merchants across 3 sub-categories — from headline brands to specialty retailers. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 5.0¢ per dollar in this vertical, with no annual fee. Below: the top-ranked cards across all of entertainment, the sub-categories you can drill into, and the most popular brands at-a-glance. Each sub-category page surfaces its own top card list, so the right pick depends on where you spend most.
Usbank
Ranked by effective value per dollar at entertainment-related merchants.
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
Entertainment covers 174 merchants across 3 sub-categories — from headline brands to specialty retailers. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 5.0¢ per dollar in this vertical, with no annual fee. Below: the top-ranked cards across all of entertainment, the sub-categories you can drill into, and the most popular brands at-a-glance. Each sub-category page surfaces its own top card list, so the right pick depends on where you spend most.
Usbank
Capital One
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Entertainment Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6% cash back | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | $91.20 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 3.2¢/$ | $95 | $131.24 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $13.20 | visa |
| Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 3x Cashback | 3.4¢/$ | $0 | $119.88 | mastercard |
| SavorOne RewardsCapital One | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $39 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,400.80 | amex |
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Jasper Cash Back MastercardWebbank | 5x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Entertainment Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6% cash back | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | $91.20 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 3.2¢/$ | $95 | $131.24 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $13.20 | visa |
| Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 3x Cashback | 3.4¢/$ | $0 | $119.88 | mastercard |
| SavorOne RewardsCapital One | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $39 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,400.80 | amex |
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Jasper Cash Back MastercardWebbank | 5x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Entertainment Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6% cash back | 3.6¢/$ | $95 | $91.20 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 3.2¢/$ | $95 | $131.24 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $13.20 | visa |
| Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 3x Cashback | 3.4¢/$ | $0 | $119.88 | mastercard |
| SavorOne RewardsCapital One | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $39 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,400.80 | amex |
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Jasper Cash Back MastercardWebbank | 5x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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