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Ranked by value on Costco purchases — note: Costco only accepts Visa.
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

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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Discover it Cash BackDiscover | 5x Cashback | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Discover it Student Cash BackDiscover | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
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Open in full search with filters →Ranked by value on Costco purchases — note: Costco only accepts Visa.
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

Discover
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Discover it Cash BackDiscover | 5x Cashback | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Discover it Student Cash BackDiscover | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
Want to customize by spend amount, programs, or fee preference?
Open in full search with filters →Ranked by value on Costco purchases — note: Costco only accepts Visa.
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

Discover
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Grocery Stores Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NHL® Discover It®Discover | 5x points | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Discover it Cash BackDiscover | 5x Cashback | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Discover it Student Cash BackDiscover | 5% cash back | 5.0¢/$ | $0 | — | discover |
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| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $325 | $212 | amex |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Costco Anywhere Visa Card by CitiCiti | 2% cash back | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
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Capital One
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $325 | $212 | amex |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Costco Anywhere Visa Card by CitiCiti | 2% cash back | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |
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Capital One
| American Express Gold CardAmex | 4x Membership Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $325 | $212 | amex |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 3x Bilt Rewards | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Blue Cash Preferred Card from American ExpressAmex | 6x Cashback | 3.0¢/$ | $95 | $120 | amex |
| Costco Anywhere Visa Card by CitiCiti | 2% cash back | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Citi Custom Cash CardCiti | 5% cash back | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | $30 | mastercard |