Hardware merchants: where each card earns

Browse 38 merchants and sub-categories, then see which cards earn the most at each brand.

38 merchantsBy CardRewards.ai EditorialData as of November 13, 2026

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

Hardware groups 38 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Browse sub-categories and brands first; Choice Privileges Select Mastercard is the current top pick at 4.0¢ per dollar, with a $95 annual fee.

Top 5 cards for Hardware

  1. 1
    Choice Privileges Select Mastercard
    Choice Privileges Select MastercardWells Fargo5x Choice Privileges on Home Improvement · $95 annual fee
  2. 2
    Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card
    Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank of America3% cash back on Home Improvement · no annual fee
  3. 3
    Choice Privileges Mastercard
    Choice Privileges MastercardWells Fargo3x Choice Privileges on Home Improvement · no annual fee
  4. 4
    Bilt Palladium Card
    Bilt Palladium CardCardless2x Bilt Rewards on everything · $495 annual fee
  5. 5
    Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
    Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One2x Capital One Miles on everything · $95 annual fee

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Frequently asked

What credit card has the highest cash back on hardware?
Choice Privileges Select Mastercard ranks #1 in our scoring for hardware at 4.0¢ per dollar — $95 annual fee. The ranking factors in earn rate, welcome offer value, and redemption flexibility, net of the fee.
Are there no-annual-fee cards good for hardware?
Yes — Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card earns 3.0¢ per dollar on hardware with no annual fee. It's the highest-ranking no-fee card in our scoring for this category.
How are these cards ranked?
Effective value per dollar — earn rate × points value (cents per point), plus amortized welcome offer value and credit offsets, net of the annual fee. Numbers reflect typical redemptions, not best-case outliers.
What's the most popular sub-category under Hardware?
Abrasive Blaster Accessories — 0 merchants. Drill in for category-specific recommendations.

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