Cash Back Rewards Programs
Cash back reward programs are one of the most popular types of credit card rewards. The reward basis is more flexible than other programs because cash rebates can be spent on anything the cardholder chooses. Depending on which card you choose, cash back rewards may be received as gift certificates, credits to your account, or a check sent to you in the mail.
Cash back percentages often increase in line with how much is spent on the card or what types of purchases are made. However, some programs offer the same percentage no matter how much is spent. It is important that the cardholder understands exactly which spending activities will generate rebates and how much those rebates will be. Most cards offer a 1% or 1.5% rebate on general purchases and a higher percentage on specified goods and services, usually up to 5%.
Browse our Cash Back reward credit cards below
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Blue Cash Everyday(SM) Card from American Express
- Earn a $100 cash back bonus after spending $1,000 in eligible purchases in the first 3 months of Cardmembership
- 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months, flexibility to pay over time
- Get 3% cash back at supermarkets, 2% cash back at gas stations and department stores, and 1% cash back on all other purchases
- NO spend minimum, NO enrollment, and NO rotating rewards categories
- Get a $25 Referral Bonus for each friend or family member who is approved for the Card
- No annual fee, flexibility to pay over time
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| 0% intro APR for 12 months. |
17.24%-22.24% Variable |
Any |
$0 |
IberiaBank Visa® Gold Cash Back Rewards Card
- No annual membership fee
- Low variable rate of 9.25%, 12.25%, or 15.25% (Prime + 6.00%, Prime + 9.00%, or Prime + 12.00%) as of 4/1/10 based on the creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. (If there is an interest charge, the charge will be no less than $1.00).
- Low Introductory APR on balance transfers of 1.99% for your first 6 billing cycles, this rate will not change during the introductory period. Applies to balance transfers processed within three months of your account open date. After that, your APR will be the same as your assigned purchase rate, based on your creditworthiness.
- Earn 1% in cash back credit on all qualifying purchases
- No limit on cash back; no expiration date on eligibility for accounts in good standing
- Travel accident coverage up to $500,000
- Online access to credit card account information
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| 1.99% APR for 6 Months |
9.25%, 12.25%, or 15.25%* |
Good |
$0 |
Chase Freedom® Visa - $100 Bonus Cash Back + 0% Intro APR
- Earn $100 Bonus Cash Back after you make $500 in purchases in your first 3 months
- 0% Intro APR for 12 months on balance transfers and 6 months on purchases
- 5% Cash Back on up to $1,500 spent at gas stations and on Amazon.com from 1/1/12 - 3/31/12.
- You'll enjoy new 5% categories every 3 months like grocery stores, restaurants and even airlines. It's free and easy to activate your bonus each quarter!
- Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases
- Up to an additional 10% Cash Back when you shop online at select merchants through Chase
- No annual fee and rewards never expire
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| 12 months on balance transfers, 6 months on purchases |
As low as 11.99% Variable |
Any |
$0 |
Citi® Dividend Platinum Select® Visa® Card - $100 Cash Back
- $100 cash back after $500 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
- 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 12 months. After that, the APR will be 12.99%-22.99% based on your creditworthiness*. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
- 5% cash back on fitness club, health care, and utilities purchases from 1/1/2012 to 3/31/2012 upon enrollment. Each quarter, you can enroll to earn additional cash back in popular categories. To learn more, visit dividend.quarterlyoffer.citi.com.
- Full 1% cash back on all other purchases and eligible cash advances
- No Annual Fee*
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| 0% Intro APR for 12 Months* |
12.99% - 22.99%* (Variable) |
Very Good |
$0* |
Discover® More Card - 18 Month Promotional Balance Transfer
- 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 20.99%*
- 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 18 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 20.99%*
- 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change like gas, restaurants, department stores and more. Limitations apply*
- Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty--15 years in a row! (2011 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
- 24/7 access to a U.S.-based Account Manager within 60 seconds
- $0 Fraud Liability plus automatic mobile and email fraud alert options
- Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
- *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| 0% Intro APR* |
10.99% - 20.99% (V)* |
Very Good |
$0 |
TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express
- American Express® Card and Costco Membership Card in one - with no annual fee for Costco members
- Cash back on the things you buy: 3% for the first $3,000 in annual gasoline purchases (1% thereafter), 2% for restaurants, 2% for travel, and 1% everywhere else, including Costco
- Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars in overall satisfaction by current TrueEarnings® Cardmembers from Costco and American Express
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| 0% on Purchases for 6 months |
15.24% variable |
Any |
$0 |
Chase Freedom® Visa - $200 Bonus Cash Back
- Earn $200 Bonus Cash Back after you make $500 in purchases in your first 3 months
- 5% Cash Back on up to $1,500 spent at gas stations and on Amazon.com from 1/1/12 - 3/31/12.
- You'll enjoy new 5% categories every 3 months like grocery stores, restaurants and even airlines. It's free and easy to activate your bonus each quarter!
- Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases
- Up to an additional 10% Cash Back when you shop online at select merchants through Chase
- No annual fee and rewards never expire
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| No Introductory Rate Available |
15.99% - 22.99% Variable |
Any |
$0 |
Discover® More Card - $0 Balance Transfer Fee!
- Limited Time Offer - $0 Balance Transfer Fee!*
- 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 19.99%*
- 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change like gas, restaurants, department stores and more. Limitations apply*
- Up to 20% Cashback Bonus at popular retailers when you shop online through Discover.com
- Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty--15 years in a row! (2011 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
- 24/7 access to a U.S.-based Account Manager within 60 seconds
- Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
- *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 months |
10.99% - 19.99% (V)* |
Any |
$0 |
Chase Freedom® MasterCard - $200 Bonus Cash Back
- Earn $200 Bonus Cash Back after you make $500 in purchases in your first 3 months
- 5% Cash Back on up to $1,500 spent at gas stations and on Amazon.com from 1/1/12 - 3/31/12.
- You'll enjoy new 5% categories every 3 months like grocery stores, restaurants and even airlines. It's free and easy to activate your bonus each quarter!
- Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases
- Up to an additional 10% Cash Back when you shop online at select merchants through Chase
- No annual fee and rewards never expire
- Apply online now or read our review
| Intro APR |
Regular APR |
Credit Needed |
Annual Fee |
| No Introductory Rate Available |
15.99% - 22.99% |
Any |
$0 |
