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Ranked by effective value per dollar at pasta & noodles-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 Pasta & Noodles. American Express Gold Card earns the top spot at 7.2¢ per dollar, with a $325 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
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Ranked by effective value per dollar at pasta & noodles-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 Pasta & Noodles. American Express Gold Card earns the top spot at 7.2¢ per dollar, with a $325 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
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Ranked by effective value per dollar at pasta & noodles-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 Pasta & Noodles. American Express Gold Card earns the top spot at 7.2¢ per dollar, with a $325 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Dining Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $36 | amex |
| Bilt Blue CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | $42.60 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $495 | $40 | mastercard |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | $18.90 | amex |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $1.60 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $595 | $630.50 | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $795 | $198 | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Dining Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $36 | amex |
| Bilt Blue CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | $42.60 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $495 | $40 | mastercard |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | $18.90 | amex |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $1.60 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $595 | $630.50 | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $795 | $198 | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Dining Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 7.2¢/$ | $325 | $36 | amex |
| Bilt Blue CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire Preferred CardChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $95 | $42.60 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 6.0¢/$ | $495 | $40 | mastercard |
| American Express Green CardAmex | 3x Membership Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $150 | $18.90 | amex |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $1.60 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $595 | $630.50 | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 3x Ultimate Rewards | 5.4¢/$ | $795 | $198 | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 3x ThankYou Points | 4.5¢/$ | $95 | $10 | mastercard |
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