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Ranked by effective value per dollar at pinball machines-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 Pinball Machines. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 5.0¢ 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 pinball machines-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 Pinball Machines. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 5.0¢ 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 pinball machines-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 Pinball Machines. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 5.0¢ 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
Capital One
Amex
Chase
Capital One
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 | $1,400.80 | amex |
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Jasper Cash Back MastercardWebbank | 5x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Entertainment Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6% cash back | 3.6¢/$ | $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 | $1,400.80 | amex |
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Jasper Cash Back MastercardWebbank | 5x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Amex
Chase
Capital One
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Entertainment Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6% cash back | 3.6¢/$ | $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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