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Ranked by effective value per dollar at winter sports & activities-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 Winter Sports & Activities. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card earns the top spot at 3.7¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Capital One
Ranked by effective value per dollar at winter sports & activities-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 Winter Sports & Activities. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card earns the top spot at 3.7¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
Capital One
Ranked by effective value per dollar at winter sports & activities-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 Winter Sports & Activities. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card earns the top spot at 3.7¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. Cards 2–5 are within striking distance and may be the better pick depending on your other spend.
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Sporting Goods Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,302 | amex |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Upgrade Triple Cash RewardsSutton Bank | 3x points | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Active Cash CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| TD Double Up Credit CardTd Bank | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature CardUsbank | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Sporting Goods Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,302 | amex |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Upgrade Triple Cash RewardsSutton Bank | 3x points | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Active Cash CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| TD Double Up Credit CardTd Bank | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature CardUsbank | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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Amex
Capital One
Sutton Bank
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Sporting Goods Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,302 | amex |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Upgrade Triple Cash RewardsSutton Bank | 3x points | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Active Cash CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| TD Double Up Credit CardTd Bank | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Smartly Visa Signature CardUsbank | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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