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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
0 merchants sit under Play Yards. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 1.9¢ per dollar, with no annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Usbank
Ranked by effective value per dollar at play yards-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
0 merchants sit under Play Yards. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 1.9¢ per dollar, with no annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Usbank
Ranked by effective value per dollar at play yards-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
0 merchants sit under Play Yards. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 1.9¢ per dollar, with no annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Usbank
Bank Of America
Amex
Capital One
Bank Of America
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Shopping Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 1.9¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 1.8¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 0.7¢/$ | $895 | $1,212.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 1.5¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards for StudentsBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Blue Cash Everyday Card from American ExpressAmex | 3x Cashback | 1.1¢/$ | $0 | $60 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 0.9¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards SecuredBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 0.7¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Shopping Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 1.9¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 1.8¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 0.7¢/$ | $895 | $1,212.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 1.5¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards for StudentsBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Blue Cash Everyday Card from American ExpressAmex | 3x Cashback | 1.1¢/$ | $0 | $60 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 0.9¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards SecuredBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 0.7¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
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Amex
Capital One
Bank Of America
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Shopping Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 1.9¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 1.8¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 0.7¢/$ | $895 | $1,212.50 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 1.5¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards for StudentsBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Blue Cash Everyday Card from American ExpressAmex | 3x Cashback | 1.1¢/$ | $0 | $60 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 0.9¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards SecuredBank Of America | 3x points | 1.4¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 0.7¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
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