Best credit card to use at Max

Updated October 30, 2026

Amex Blue Cash Preferred earns the most at Max: 6% cash back. Max usually codes as streaming services. With no annual fee, U.S. Bank Cash+ earns 5%.

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Top 10 cards at Max

1. 1
   Amex Blue Cash Preferred 6%
   American Express · $95 a year ($0 the first year)
2. 2
   U.S. Bank Cash+ 5%
   U.S. Bank · No annual fee

   • Pick tv internet streaming as a bonus category (each quarter)
   • Up to $2,000 of spending a quarter, then 1% cash back
3. 3
   Capital One Savor Rewards 3%
   Capital One · No annual fee
4. 4
   Wells Fargo Autograph 3%
   Wells Fargo · No annual fee
5. 5
   Chase Sapphire Preferred 3%
   Chase · $95 a year
6. 6
   Citi Double Cash 2%
   Citi · No annual fee
7. 7
   SoFi Unlimited 2% 2%
   SoFi · No annual fee
8. 8
   Nordstrom Visa 2%
   TD Bank · No annual fee
9. 9
   Wells Fargo Active Cash 2%
   Wells Fargo · No annual fee
10. 10
    Atmos Rewards Ascent 2%
    Bank of America · $95 a year

    • 2.2% with a Bank of America account

From the issuers' terms

• Amex Blue Cash Preferred: “6% cash back on eligible purchases of U.S. streaming subscriptions” americanexpress.com, checked 2026-10-24.
• U.S. Bank Cash+: “5% cash back on two categories you choose” usbank.com, checked 2026-10-24.
• Capital One Savor Rewards: “on dining, entertainment and popular streaming services, plus 1% cash back” capitalone.com, checked 2026-10-26.

How this is ranked

Every personal card earnrate tracks, each set up at its best for this purchase: the right bonus-category pick, any activation done, and no spending cap used up yet. Points are counted at 1¢, what most are worth as cash or travel credit; transferring them to airlines or hotels can be worth more. Annual fees aren't subtracted here; to weigh them against your own spending, use My spending.

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