Best Cards for Gas Stations

Our assessment of cards ranked by effective return percentage. We calculate points × redemption value to show you the estimated earning potential.

Rankings and valuations reflect PayWithThis’s own editorial methodology. PayWithThis is independent and not affiliated with any issuer. Verify current terms with the issuer before applying.

1
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Business Card
$95/yearWyndham Rewards Points
8.80%
effective return
2
American Express® Business Gold Card
$375/yearMembership Rewards$150,000 cap

4x on the 2 categories where your business spends the most in each billing cycle

8.00%
effective return
3
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card
$75/yearWyndham Rewards Points
6.60%
effective return
4
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
$95/yearThankYou Points
5.70%
effective return
5
Citi Strata℠ Card
No Annual FeeThankYou Points
5.70%
effective return
6
Citi Custom Cash® Card
No Annual FeeCash Back$500 cap

5% on top eligible spend category each billing cycle

5.00%
effective return
7
Cashback Rewards Plus American Express® Card
No Annual FeeCash Back$3,000 cap
5.00%
effective return
8
PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card
No Annual FeePenFed Points
4.25%
effective return
9
Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi
No Annual FeeCash Back$7,000 cap

Combined $7,000 spend per year, and then 1%.

4.00%
effective return
10
Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi
No Annual FeeCash Back

Combined $7,000 in spend per year, and then 1%.

4.00%
effective return

Our Methodology

We rank cards by effective return percentage, calculated as:

Effective Return = Category Multiplier × Base Point Valuation

This normalizes points, miles, and cash back into a single comparable metric.