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Best Credit Cards for Groceries 2026

Ranked at $400/month grocery spend ($4,800/year). Annual return shown after fees. Supermarket restrictions noted — Walmart, Target, and wholesale clubs are excluded from grocery earn at many issuers. Based on published card terms as of June 2026.

Updated: June 2026 · 8 options ranked
#1 Best Grocery Card Overall
9.3
Blue Cash Preferred (Amex) Mid-Range
Annual fee: $95 (waived year 1) [as of June 2026 — verify with issuer] · 6% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/year), 6% streaming, 3% transit & gas

At $400/month groceries (under the $6k cap): $288/year at 6%. Minus $95 fee = $193 net in grocery rewards alone. Add streaming (6%) and transit (3%) and the fee is easily justified. Best grocery card in the market. Note: excludes Walmart, Target, Costco, Sam's Club.

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#2 Best for High Spenders
8.9
Amex Gold Premium
Annual fee: $325 [as of June 2026 — verify with issuer] · 4x at U.S. supermarkets (up to $25k/year), 4x dining, 3x flights

At $400/month groceries: 19,200 MR points/year in grocery spend alone. At 1.8¢/point via transfer: $346/year. Add the $120 dining credit + $120 Uber Cash = effective fee ~-$174/year for Amex ecosystem users. Best for high spenders maximizing both grocery AND dining.

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#3 Best No-Fee Grocery Card
8.5
Capital One SavorOne No Fee
Annual fee: $0 [as of June 2026 — verify with issuer] · 3% at grocery stores (excl. superstores and wholesale clubs)

At $400/month groceries: $144/year cash back with $0 fee. No cap on grocery earn. Best no-fee option for grocery rewards without category tracking.

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#4 Best No-Fee Amex Option
8.3
Blue Cash Everyday (Amex) No Fee
Annual fee: $0 [as of June 2026 — verify with issuer] · 3% at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6k/year), 3% online retail, 3% gas

At $400/month groceries: $144/year. $6k cap means $500/month hits the ceiling — fine for most households. No fee makes it a solid daily driver. Best no-fee Amex grocery card.

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#5 Best in Grocery Quarters
8.1
Chase Freedom Flex No Fee
Annual fee: $0 [as of June 2026 — verify with issuer] · 5% rotating categories (incl. grocery quarters), up to $1,500/quarter

When groceries are the 5% quarter: $1,500 spend × 5% = $75 in that quarter. Typically 1-2 grocery quarters per year. Max grocery-quarter earn: $150/year. Not reliable year-round but excellent in-quarter.

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#6 Best for Points Travelers
8.0
Citi Strata Premier Mid-Range
Annual fee: $95 [as of June 2026 — verify with issuer] · 3x at supermarkets

At $400/month groceries: 14,400 ThankYou points/year. Via Turkish Airlines: potentially 2¢+ per point = $288/year. Points work harder than cash here — for active redeemers. Plus 3x dining, 3x hotels, 3x gas.

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#7 Best for Warehouse Club Shoppers
7.8
BofA Customized Cash Rewards No Fee
Annual fee: $0 [as of June 2026 — verify with issuer] · 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs (includes BJ's and Costco)

2% at grocery AND wholesale clubs is rare — most grocery cards exclude warehouse stores. At $400/month: $96/year. Preferred Rewards members earn up to 3.5% = $168/year. Best if you shop at Costco or Sam's Club.

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#8 Best First-Year Supplemental Card
7.5
Discover it Cash Back No Fee
Annual fee: $0 [as of June 2026 — verify with issuer] · 5% on rotating categories (incl. grocery quarters up to $1,500/quarter)

Similar to Freedom Flex mechanics. First-year match doubles year-1 value. Best as a supplemental card during grocery 5% quarters.

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