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Ranked by effective value per dollar at wireless carriers-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
Wireless Carriers groups 4 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit Card ranks #1 here at 4.5¢ per dollar, with no annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
Wells Fargo
Ranked by effective value per dollar at wireless carriers-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
Wireless Carriers groups 4 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit Card ranks #1 here at 4.5¢ per dollar, with no annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
Wells Fargo
Ranked by effective value per dollar at wireless carriers-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
Wireless Carriers groups 4 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit Card ranks #1 here at 4.5¢ per dollar, with no annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Telecom Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Choice Privileges Select MastercardWells Fargo | 5x Choice Privileges | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $15 | mastercard |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards for StudentsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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Usbank
Wells Fargo
Bank Of America
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Telecom Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Choice Privileges Select MastercardWells Fargo | 5x Choice Privileges | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $15 | mastercard |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards for StudentsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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Usbank
Wells Fargo
Bank Of America
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Telecom Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wells Fargo Autograph Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 3x Wells Fargo Rewards | 4.5¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® CardUsbank | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Choice Privileges Select MastercardWells Fargo | 5x Choice Privileges | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $15 | mastercard |
| Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 3x Bank Of America Points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards for StudentsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Susan G. Komen® Customized Cash RewardsBank Of America | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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