Best grocery spend bonus (April 2021)?
Apr 19, 2021, 9:34 am
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Best grocery spend bonus (April 2021)?
Is there a good resource that will tell me which credit card(s) have the best bonuses for spending on groceries? I have heard that some cards offer additional points/miles for various categories from time to time but I'm wondering if there is a way to find out which cards are offering additional points/miles for groceries at this time.
Apr 19, 2021, 9:54 am
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Could you be a bit more specific as to what type of card you prefer? I tend to use my no fee Hilton Amex for 5x points there.
Apr 19, 2021, 10:38 am
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I don't have a card that I prefer. I will apply for the card if I don't already have it.
I do have the HIlton Amex. I didn't know it was 5x there. Thanks.
Apr 19, 2021, 12:13 pm
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https://www.doctorofcredit.com/best-...ore-purchases/
https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/credit-cards/groceries
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/best-...for-groceries/
Depends how much you spend (whether the annual fee for the various amex cards are worth it, they have at least 5! Fee/no-fee cards for supermarkets ) or go with a fee-free card
People value hilton pt maybe 0.5cent/pt (depends on your valuation), so you may want to find a card that offers at least 2.5% on grocery (there are a lot)
https://www.nerdwallet.com/best/credit-cards/groceries
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/best-...for-groceries/
Depends how much you spend (whether the annual fee for the various amex cards are worth it, they have at least 5! Fee/no-fee cards for supermarkets ) or go with a fee-free card
People value hilton pt maybe 0.5cent/pt (depends on your valuation), so you may want to find a card that offers at least 2.5% on grocery (there are a lot)
Apr 19, 2021, 12:42 pm
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American Express Platinum has a new account offer which includes 10 points per dollar at supermarkets:
Amex Platinum USA 75k-125k MR + 10x grocery & gas + 20% dine credit (cap $300)
Amex Platinum USA 75k-125k MR + 10x grocery & gas + 20% dine credit (cap $300)
Apr 19, 2021, 8:27 pm
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Is there a good resource that will tell me which credit card(s) have the best bonuses for spending on groceries? I have heard that some cards offer additional points/miles for various categories from time to time but I'm wondering if there is a way to find out which cards are offering additional points/miles for groceries at this time.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/chas...-cards-21.html
Last edited by notquiteaff; Apr 19, 2021 at 8:33 pm
Apr 19, 2021, 10:42 pm
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Amex has a Blue Cash Preferred that gives 6% cash back at grocery stores. I think they're still running the $300 signup bonus as well, with no annual fee the first year.
Apr 20, 2021, 7:05 am
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AMEX Gold has a $250 annual fee (and $240 available statement credits)
Business Gold is $295 and does not give 4x on groceries.
OP,
Amex Gold - 4x MR
Amex Everyday Preferred - up to 4.5x MR up to $6k/yr
Amex Blue Cash Preferred - 6% up to $6k a year in spend
Amex Platinum - 10x MR for 6 months up to $15k in spend
Citi Premier - 3x TYP
US Bank Altitude Reserve - 3x Altitude Points if your grocery store accepts mobile wallet payments
Business Gold is $295 and does not give 4x on groceries.
OP,
Amex Gold - 4x MR
Amex Everyday Preferred - up to 4.5x MR up to $6k/yr
Amex Blue Cash Preferred - 6% up to $6k a year in spend
Amex Platinum - 10x MR for 6 months up to $15k in spend
Citi Premier - 3x TYP
US Bank Altitude Reserve - 3x Altitude Points if your grocery store accepts mobile wallet payments
Last edited by jags86; Apr 20, 2021 at 7:11 am
Apr 26, 2021, 11:36 am
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I have been getting 3 UR pts/$ with my CSR card for instacart grocery purchases. Southwest offered 5 pts/$ on groceries. Does anyone know if they too will award bonus for instacart?
Last edited by frankhi; Apr 26, 2021 at 12:43 pm
Apr 26, 2021, 9:57 pm
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The credits are getting hard to utilize. It looks more like a glorified coupon book right now. Going to cancel it next year, when airline credit disappears, and replace with EDP, or just stay with Premier.
Apr 27, 2021, 5:27 am
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Amex cards seem to have the best consistent grocery bonuses - Amex Blue Cash Preferred, Amex Gold, Hilton Cards.
Citi Premier is also a strong card for grocery at $95 fee. I use Citi Premier for groceries.
Citi Premier is also a strong card for grocery at $95 fee. I use Citi Premier for groceries.
Apr 27, 2021, 8:38 am
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Amex Everyday Preferred is the best Amex card for groceries if you want to get MR points, however it's limited to $6k per year, same as BCP. An Old Blue Cash is also good, but not available anymore.