Best Cards for Select Streaming

Cards ranked by effective return percentage. We calculate points × redemption value to show you the true earning potential.

1
American Express® Blue Cash Preferred® Card
$95/yearCash Back
6.00%
effective return
2
Discover it® Cash Back
No Annual FeeCash Back$1,500 cap

Requires Activation

Rotating (Quarterly)
5.00%
effective return
3
Citi Custom Cash® Card
No Annual FeeCash Back$500 cap

5% on top eligible spend category each billing cycle

5.00%
effective return
4
Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
No Annual FeeMembership Rewards
4.00%
effective return
5
Capital One Spark Miles for Business
$95/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return
6
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
$95/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return
7
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
$395/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return
8
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
No Annual FeeChase Ultimate Rewards
3.00%
effective return
9
Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature®
$95/yearAtmos Rewards
2.90%
effective return
10
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card
$595/yearThankYou Points
2.85%
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.