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Earn Cash Back, Pay Down Debt, or Rake In the Miles — These Nerd-Approved Cards Have Something for Everyone

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NerdWallet's Earn Cash Back, Pay Down Debt, or Rake In the Miles — These Nerd-Approved Cards Have Something for Everyone

Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Best for Cash-Back Pairing with Chase Sapphire Preferred®
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express: Best for The Ultimate Family Card
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Best for Airline Miles and a Large Bonus
Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card: Best for Cash Back — High Flat Rate + Incentives
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card: Best for Delicious Foodie-Focused Rewards, for No Annual Fee
Discover it® Cash Back - 18 Month Intro Balance Transfer Offer: Best for Long 0% Intro Interest Period, Plus Cash Back Rewards
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card: Best for Easy Earnings, Effortless Redemptions
BankAmericard® credit card: Best for Efficient Tool to Whittle Down Debt
Citi Simplicity® Card: Best for Long 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases, Plus No Late Fees

Earn Cash Back, Pay Down Debt, or Rake In the Miles — These Nerd-Approved Cards Have Something for Everyone From Our Partners

Credit card	NerdWallet rating	Annual fee	Rewards rate	Intro offer	Learn more
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Apply Now on Chase's website on Chase's website	5.0/5 Excellent for Cash-Back Pairing with Chase Sapphire Preferred®	$0	1.5%-5% Cashback	Up to $300	Apply Now on Chase's website on Chase's website
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees	5.0/5 Excellent for Delicious Foodie-Focused Rewards, for No Annual Fee	$0	1%-8% Cashback	$250	Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees
Discover it® Cash Back - 18 Month Intro Balance Transfer Offer Apply Now on Discover's website, on Discover's website, or call 800-347-0264 Rates & Fees	4.9/5 Excellent for Long 0% Intro Interest Period, Plus Cash Back Rewards	$0	1%-5% Cashback	Cashback Match™	Apply Now on Discover's website, on Discover's website, or call 800-347-0264 Rates & Fees
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Apply Now on Chase's website on Chase's website	5.0/5 Excellent for Airline Miles and a Large Bonus	$95	1x-5x Points	60,000 points	Apply Now on Chase's website on Chase's website
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express Apply Now on American Express' website on American Express' website Rates & Fees	5.0/5 Excellent for The Ultimate Family Card	$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95.	1%-6% Cashback	$250	Apply Now on American Express' website on American Express' website Rates & Fees
Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card Apply Now on Wells Fargo's website on Wells Fargo's website Rates & Fees	5.0/5 Excellent for Cash Back — High Flat Rate + Incentives	$0	2% Cashback	$200	Apply Now on Wells Fargo's website on Wells Fargo's website Rates & Fees
BankAmericard® credit card Apply Now on Bank of America's website on Bank of America's website	4.6/5 Excellent for Efficient Tool to Whittle Down Debt	$0	N/A	N/A	Apply Now on Bank of America's website on Bank of America's website
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees	4.7/5 Excellent for Easy Earnings, Effortless Redemptions	$95	2x-5x Miles	75,000 miles	Apply Now on Capital One's website on Capital One's website Rates & Fees
Citi Simplicity® Card Apply Now on Citibank's application on Citibank's application Rates & Fees	4.5/5 Excellent for Long 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases, Plus No Late Fees	$0	N/A	N/A	Apply Now on Citibank's application on Citibank's application Rates & Fees