Best Groceries and Travel Credit Cards, Side by Side
Cards that pay a bonus on both supermarkets and travel. Some cap the grocery bonus, and the travel bonus may be flights or a hotel brand, so the spending split and the points you want decide the pick.
These 6 cards are close substitutes, so the right one comes down to the annual fee, which points you want, and the credits you would actually use. Each card has its own page, and the free rewards calculator shows what swapping one for another does to your total.
If one category matters most, start with the best credit cards for groceries or the best credit cards for travel guide, which ranks every card on that one line.
What separates them
No annual fee: U.S. Bank Altitude Connect and Hilton Honors Card. The others charge a fee that their rewards or credits have to earn back.
Most statement credits: American Express Gold ($240 of credits). Credits only count if you would spend that money anyway.
See which one fits your spending
Enter a typical month and the calculator picks the best mix. Under any pick in this group, the compare strip shows what each alternative changes in your yearly total.
Open the free rewards calculator →FAQ
Which groceries and travel card is best?
Point values in this group range from 0.4¢ (Hilton) to 2.2¢ (Bilt), so a higher multiplier doesn’t always mean more value. Run your own numbers in the calculator.
Should I hold more than one of these cards?
Usually one is enough for this role, because the others earn about the same on the same spending. A second card makes sense when it adds something the first lacks, such as a different points currency or a credit you will use. The calculator only recommends a second card when it adds value over the first.
How are the numbers on this page calculated?
Every figure comes from the card catalog behind the calculator: annual fee, top earn rate, The Points Guy’s October 2026 value for each point, and statement credits. Each card page shows the details. Check the issuer's terms before you apply, because offers and fees change.
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