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Ranked by effective value per dollar at in-ground lights-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 In-Ground Lights. 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 in-ground lights-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 In-Ground Lights. 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 in-ground lights-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 In-Ground Lights. 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
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Citi
Wells Fargo
Sutton Bank
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Home Improvement Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Choice Privileges Select MastercardWells Fargo | 5x Choice Privileges | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $15 | mastercard |
| Upgrade Triple Cash RewardsSutton Bank | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Citi
Wells Fargo
Sutton Bank
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Home Improvement Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Choice Privileges Select MastercardWells Fargo | 5x Choice Privileges | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $15 | mastercard |
| Upgrade Triple Cash RewardsSutton Bank | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Citi
Wells Fargo
Sutton Bank
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Home Improvement Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Choice Privileges Select MastercardWells Fargo | 5x Choice Privileges | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $15 | mastercard |
| Upgrade Triple Cash RewardsSutton Bank | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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