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Ranked by effective value per dollar at music cds-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 Music CDs. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 3.5¢ per dollar, with no 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 music cds-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 Music CDs. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 3.5¢ 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 music cds-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 Music CDs. U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card earns the top spot at 3.5¢ per dollar, with no 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 | Shopping Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 3.5¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $5.28 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $747.98 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,006.02 | amex |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 2.1¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 2.2¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Navy Federal Flagship Rewards® CardNavy Federal | 2x Navy Federal Nrewards | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Shopping Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 3.5¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $5.28 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $747.98 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,006.02 | amex |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 2.1¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 2.2¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Navy Federal Flagship Rewards® CardNavy Federal | 2x Navy Federal Nrewards | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Shopping Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 3.5¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $5.28 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $747.98 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,006.02 | amex |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 2.1¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 2.2¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Navy Federal Flagship Rewards® CardNavy Federal | 2x Navy Federal Nrewards | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $0.26 | visa |
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