Best Cards for Transit & Rideshare

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
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
2
American Express® Green Card
$150/yearMembership Rewards
6.00%
effective return
3
Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
No Annual FeeMembership Rewards
4.00%
effective return
4
Capital One Spark Miles for Business
$95/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return
5
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
$95/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return
6
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
$395/yearCapital One Miles
3.70%
effective return
7
World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
$199/yearWorld of Hyatt Points
3.40%
effective return
8
World of Hyatt Credit Card
$95/yearWorld of Hyatt Points
3.40%
effective return
9
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
No Annual FeeChase Ultimate Rewards
3.00%
effective return
10
Navy Federal More Rewards American Express® Card
No Annual FeeNavy Federal Points
3.00%
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.