Best Credit Cards for Gas
Card data current as of July 2026.
Fuel is a steady monthly expense, and a handful of cards pay well above the usual 1% at the pump. The cards below are ranked by the real rewards value they return on gas-station purchases, with points valued conservatively in dollars so cash-back and points cards compare fairly. (Note: EV charging often codes differently from gasoline — if you drive electric, confirm how a card treats charging.)
- 1
AAA Travel Advantage
Comenity
5% back on gasNo annual feeBonus rate capped at $7,000 in spend per year.
5.0%
est. value
≈$150/yr
on $3,000 spend
- 2
Sams Club Mastercard
Synchrony
5% back on gasNo annual feeBonus rate capped at $6,000 in spend per year.
Requires a Sam's Club membership (from $50/yr).
5.0%
est. value
≈$150/yr
on $3,000 spend
- 3
Sapphire Preferred
Chase
3× points on gas$95 annual fee4.2%
est. value
≈$126/yr
on $3,000 spend
- 4
Altitude Connect
U.S. Bank
4× points on gasNo annual fee4.0%
est. value
≈$120/yr
on $3,000 spend
- 5
Costco Anywhere Visa
Citi
4% back on gasNo annual feeBonus rate capped at $7,000 in spend per year.
Requires a Costco membership (from $65/yr).
4.0%
est. value
≈$120/yr
on $3,000 spend
- 6
Verizon Visa Card
Synchrony
4% back on gasNo annual fee4.0%
est. value
≈$120/yr
on $3,000 spend
- 7
Autograph
Wells Fargo
3× points on gasNo annual fee3.9%
est. value
≈$117/yr
on $3,000 spend
- 8
Strata
Citi
3× points on gasNo annual fee3.9%
est. value
≈$117/yr
on $3,000 spend
How we rank: each card’s standard bonus rate for gas is valued in real dollars using conservative, program-specific point values (transferable points are valued near a realistic median redemption; trapped co-brand points are valued at their cash floor outside travel). We use the everyday rate — not issuer status tiers like Bank of America Preferred Rewards or U.S. Bank Smart Rewards, since those depend on balances we can’t assume — so a card may earn more for you if you qualify for a boost. “Est. value” is that effective return; the “/yr” figure assumes $3,000 of annual gas spend and counts spend only up to any bonus cap. Rotating quarterly bonuses are excluded. These are estimates, not offers — always confirm current terms with the issuer.
Frequently asked questions
- What counts as a "gas" purchase?
- Purchases at standalone gas stations. Fuel bought inside a warehouse club (Costco, Sam’s Club) or a supermarket fuel center can code differently and may not earn the gas bonus. Electric-vehicle charging is frequently a separate category too.
- Do gas cards have spending caps?
- Some do — a few pay their top rate only up to an annual or quarterly cap, then drop to the base rate. Where a cap applies to the winning rate, we note it on the card below.
- Are co-branded gas-station cards worth it?
- Station-branded cards can pay a high rate but usually only at that brand, and the savings are often modest versus a flexible card that rewards all gas. For most drivers a general gas or flat-rate card is simpler and more valuable.
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