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    • $on Food & dining

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      • $on Health & fitness (incl. drugstores & pharmacies, healthcare)

      • $on Bills & utilities

      • $on Everything else

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A good cash back card (1.5% cash back on all purchases), with a $200 signup bonus (after making 3 debit card transactions in a new checking account), for people who only have an average or fair credit score, which has no annual fee.

$310/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Signup Bonus

APR

$0
 
$200 cash
(after 3 txns w/ new checking acct)
8.99-29.99%
 
Issuer
Sutton Bank
Network
Visa
Credit Score Required
Average (670-739)
X

Pros

  • 1.5% cash back on all purchases.
  • Earn a $200 bonus on your Upgrade Card after opening a Rewards Checking account and making 3 debit card transactions.*
  • No annual fee.
  • No foreign transaction fee.

(*) Disclaimer: To qualify for the $200 welcome bonus, you must open and fund a new Rewards Checking account and make 3 debit card transactions within 60 days of your Upgrade Card account opening. The bonus will be applied as a one-time credit to your account and will not otherwise reduce the amount of your regular monthly payments. The bonus credit will be posted to your Upgrade Card as a rewards credit within 1-2 billing periods following the third debit card transaction on your Rewards Checking account. Your Upgrade Card must be in good standing to receive a bonus.

Rewards & Perks

  • 1.5% cash back on all purchases.
  • Earn a $200 bonus on your Upgrade Card after opening a Rewards Checking account and making 3 debit card transactions.*

(*) Disclaimer: To qualify for the $200 welcome bonus, you must open and fund a new Rewards Checking account and make 3 debit card transactions within 60 days of your Upgrade Card account opening. The bonus will be applied as a one-time credit to your account and will not otherwise reduce the amount of your regular monthly payments. The bonus credit will be posted to your Upgrade Card as a rewards credit within 1-2 billing periods following the third debit card transaction on your Rewards Checking account. Your Upgrade Card must be in good standing to receive a bonus.

Rates & Fees

  • No annual fee.
  • APR on purchases: 8.99-29.99%.
  • No foreign transaction fee.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,550

Official Card Description (from card issuer):
  • Earn a $200 bonus on your Upgrade Card after opening a Rewards Checking account and making 3 debit card transactions*
  • Earn 1.5% unlimited cash back on card purchases every time you make a payment
  • Combine the flexibility of a card with the low cost and predictability of a loan
  • $0 fees - $0 annual fee, $0 activation fees, $0 maintenance fees
  • No touch payments with contactless technology built in
  • See if you qualify in minutes without hurting your credit score
  • Access to a virtual card while you wait for your card to arrive in the mail
  • Great for large purchases with predictable payments you can budget for
  • Mobile app to access your account anytime, anywhere
  • Enjoy peace of mind with $0 Fraud liability

(*) Disclaimer: To qualify for the $200 welcome bonus, you must open and fund a new Rewards Checking account and make 3 debit card transactions within 60 days of your Upgrade Card account opening. The bonus will be applied as a one-time credit to your account and will not otherwise reduce the amount of your regular monthly payments. The bonus credit will be posted to your Upgrade Card as a rewards credit within 1-2 billing periods following the third debit card transaction on your Rewards Checking account. Your Upgrade Card must be in good standing to receive a bonus.

A no annual fee card with decent cash back rates (3% on dining, 2% on groceries) and a $150 signup bonus, but only available to people who live in one of 16 states.

$311/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Signup Bonus

APR

$0
 
$150 cash
(after spending $500 w/in 90 days)
12.99-22.99%
(0% intro)
Issuer
TD Bank
Network
Visa
Credit Score Required
Average (670-739)
X

Pros

  • $150 cash bonus when you spend $500 within the first 90 days of account opening.
  • 3% cash back at restaurants.
  • 2% cash back at grocery stores.
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases.
  • No annual fee.
  • 0% intro APR.

Cons

  • Overall, the cash back rates are mediocre.
  • You must live in certain states to apply. (As of April 2020, you must be a resident of one of the following: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virgina, Vermont, and Washington D.C.)

Rewards & Perks

  • $150 cash bonus when you spend $500 within the first 90 days of account opening.
  • 3% cash back at restaurants.
  • 2% cash back at grocery stores.
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases.

Rates & Fees

  • No annual fee.
  • APR on purchases: 12.99-22.99%. (0% for the first 6 months.)
  • APR on balance transfers: 12.99-22.99%. (0% for the first 15 months.)
  • Foreign transaction fee: 3%.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,554

A good card if you're looking for cash back on gas (4%)restaurants (3%), and groceries (2%), with no annual fee.

$305/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Signup Bonus

APR

$0
 
None
12.99-22.99%
 
Issuer
PNC
Network
Visa
Credit Score Required
Average (670-739)
X

Pros

  • 4% cash back at gas stations.
  • 3% cash back on dining (also includes fast food).
  • 2% cash back at grocery stores.
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases.
  • No annual fee.
  • Good APR.

Cons

  • You'll only earn the 2-4% cash back rewards for the first $8,000 in combined purchases in these categories annually.
  • There's currently no signup bonus offered for this card.

Rewards & Perks

  • 4% cash back at gas stations.
  • 3% cash back on dining (also includes fast food).
  • 2% cash back at grocery stores.
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases.

Rates & Fees

  • No annual fee.
  • APR on purchases: 12.99-22.99%.
  • APR on balance transfers: 12.99-22.99%. (0% for the first 12 months when the balance is transferred within the first 90 days.)
  • Foreign transaction fee: 3%.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,524

A premium card that's great for frequent Marriott guests, with a 75K points welcome bonus, great points earn rates (6x at Marriott, 3x on dining and airplane flights, and 2x on everything else), and loads of other excellent travel perks, but a high $450 annual fee.

$303/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Welcome Bonus

APR

$450
 
75K points
(after spending $3K w/in 3 months)
15.74-24.74%
 
Issuer
American Express
Network
American Express
Credit Score Required
Average (670-739)
X

Pros

  • 75,000 bonus points if you spend $3,000 within the first 3 months.
  • $200 in statement credits for purchases at US restaurants in your first 6 months.
  • 6x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels. 3x points on dining and flights. 2x points on everything else.
  • $300 annual credit for purchases at Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • Complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status.
  • Priority Pass Select membership.
  • 1 free night every year after your card account anniversary.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • And lots of other great travel benefits.

Cons

  • $450 annual fee.
  • Each point is worth just 0.7 cents on average, which is low compared to other credit cards.
  • Probably not worth it unless you're a frequent Marriott guest.

Rewards & Perks

  • 75,000 bonus points if you spend $3,000 within the first 3 months.
  • $200 in statement credits for purchases at US restaurants in your first 6 months.
  • 6x points at Marriott Bonvoy hotels. 3x points at U.S. restaurants and on flights booked directly with airlines. 2x points on everything else.
  • $300 annual credit for purchases at Marriott Bonvoy hotels.
  • Priority Pass Select membership: Rest and revive before your flight at one of the 1,000+ VIP lounges in over 500 cities worldwide.
  • 1 free night per year: 1 free night every year after your card account anniversary.
  • $100 Marriott Bonvoy property credit: With your Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card, book direct using a special rate for a 2-night minimum stay at The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis and get up to $100 in credit for qualifying charges.
  • 15 elite night credits: Each calendar year you can receive 15 Elite Night Credits towards the next level of Marriott Bonvoy Elite status.

Rates & Fees

  • Annual fee: $450.
  • APR on purchases: 15.74-24.74%.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,515

cash back card for spending on certain categories (5% on gas, grocery, internet, cable, and cell phone service; 1% on everything else), but with a $95 annual fee.

$291/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Signup Bonus

APR

$95
 
None
23.99%
 
Issuer
Credit One
Network
Visa
Credit Score Required
Below Average (580-669)
X

Pros

  • 5% cash back on the first $5,000 spent each year on gas, grocery, internet, cable, and cell phone service
  • 1% cash back for all other spending

Cons

  • The 5% cash back rate is only for the first $5,000 spent in those categories (combined) each year.
  • No signup bonus.
  • $95 annual fee.
  • Credit One has a reputation for sub-par customer service.

Rewards & Perks

  • 5% cash back on the first $5,000 spent each year on gas, grocery, internet, cable, and cell phone service
  • 1% cash back on all other spending

Rates & Fees

  • $95 annual fee.
  • APR on purchases and balance transfers: 23.99%.
  • Foreign transaction fee: 3%.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,455

A great choice for people who have a poor credit rating, which has no annual fee and comes with 3% cash back on a category of your choice, 2% on groceries and wholesale clubs, and 1% on everything else.

$288/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Signup Bonus

APR

$0
 
None
23.99%
 
Issuer
Bank of America
Network
Visa
Credit Score Required
Bad (<580)
X

Pros

  • A great card if you have bad credit.
  • 3% cash back on a category of your choice, 2% on groceries and wholesale clubs, and 1% on everything else.
  • No annual fee.

Cons

  • No signup bonus.

Rewards & Perks

  • 3% cash back on a category of your choice
  • 2% on groceries and wholesale clubs
  • 1% on everything else

Rates & Fees

  • No annual fee
  • APR (on purchases and balance transfers): 23.99%
  • Foreign transaction fee: 3%

Total savings over 5 years: $1,438

A secured card (requiring a deposit of at least $200) with decent cash back rewards (2% on restaurants and gas; doubled in the first year) and no annual fee.

$264/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Signup Bonus

APR

$0
 
Double cash back
(for the first year)
22.99%
 
Issuer
Discover
Network
Discover
Credit Score Required
Bad (<580)
X

Pros

  • 2% cash back at restaurants and gas stations on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter.
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases.
  • Discover automatically matches all the cash back you earn dollar for dollar at the end of your first year.
  • No annual fee.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Cons

  • The cash back rewards are ok, but not great.
  • Requires an up-front deposit (although it's a refundable deposit).

Rewards & Perks

  • 2% cash back at restaurants and gas stations on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter.
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases.
  • Discover automatically matches all the cash back you earn dollar for dollar at the end of your first year.

Rates & Fees

  • No annual fee.
  • APR on purchases: 22.99%.
  • APR on balance transfers: 22.99%. (10.99% for the first 6 months on balance transfers that post to your account within the first 2-3 months.)
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,320

A mediocre cash back card for gas and restaurant spending (2%), but with doubled cash back in the first year and no annual fee.

$264/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Signup Bonus

APR

$0
 
Double cash back
(for the first year)
11.99-22.99%
(0% intro)
Issuer
Discover
Network
Discover
Credit Score Required
Average (670-739)
X

Pros

  • 2% cash back at gas and restaurants on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter.
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases.
  • Discover automatically matches all the cash back you earn dollar for dollar at the end of your first year.
  • No annual fee.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • 0% intro APR.

Cons

  • If you're willing to pay an annual fee, there are better rewards cards out there for gas and restaurants.

Rewards & Perks

  • 2% cash back at gas and restaurants on up to $1,000 in combined purchases each quarter.
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases.
  • Discover automatically matches all the cash back you earn dollar for dollar at the end of your first year.

Rates & Fees

  • No annual fee.
  • APR on purchases: 11.99-22.99%. (0% for the first 14 months.)
  • APR on balance transfers: 11.99-22.99%. (0% for the first 14 months on balance transfers that post to your account within the first 2-3 months.)
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,320

A sub-par travel rewards credit card, with a moderate 25K miles signup bonus and 3x miles on travel and dining, but an $89 annual fee and a value per mile of only 1 cent.

$238/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Signup Bonus

APR

$89
($0 intro)
25K miles
(after spending $3K w/in 6 months)
13.24%
 
Issuer
TD Bank
Network
Visa
Credit Score Required
Average (670-739)
X

Pros

  • 25,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 within the first 6 months.
  • 3x miles on travel and dining.
  • 1x miles on everything else.
  • Good APR.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Cons

  • $89 annual fee. ($0 in the first year.)
  • Not a very good value per mile (only 1 cent per mile) when compared to other travel cards.
  • Most other travel cards have superior travel-related perks, such as access to airline clubs, free companion airline tickets, etc.

Rewards & Perks

  • 25,000 bonus miles after you spend $3,000 within the first 6 months.
  • 3x miles on travel and dining.
  • 1 mile per dollar on everything else.

Rates & Fees

  • Annual fee: $89. ($0 in the first year.)
  • APR on purchases: 13.24%.
  • APR on balance transfers: 13.24%. (0% for the first year.)
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,190

A good cash back card (1-1.25%) for students who don't have many other options due to their thin credit history, with no annual fee, but also no early spend bonus.

$237/yr

total value to you

Annual Fee

Early Spend Bonus

APR

$0
 
None
25.99%
 
Issuer
Capital One
Network
Visa
Credit Score Required
Below Average (580-669)
X

Pros

  • If you have a poor to average credit score, this is one of your best options for a rewards credit card.
  • 1% cash back on all your purchases.
  • Pay on time to boost your cash back to a total of 1.25% for that month.
  • $60 streaming subscription credit: Earn $5 per month for 12 months on select streaming subscriptions when you pay on time. (Exclusions apply.)
  • No annual fee.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Cons

  • There are several cards with higher cash back rates (if you have good or excellent credit).
  • No early spend bonus.
  • High APR.

Rewards & Perks

  • 1% cash back on all purchases.
  • Pay on time to boost your cash back to a total of 1.25% for that month.
  • $60 streaming subscription credit: Earn $5 per month for 12 months on select streaming subscriptions when you pay on time. (Exclusions apply.)

Rates & Fees

  • No annual fee.
  • APR for purchases and balance transfers: 25.99%.
  • No foreign transaction fees.

Total savings over 5 years: $1,184