Spend Categories
Gas Stations
You want the most value back for your credit card spends. Since not all points are of equal value, below is a quick reference on dollar value back (not just multipliers) for Gas Stations spends.
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Gas purchases are a regular expense for nearly everyone. Leaving the right card in your glove box can add up over the year. You have a wide range of options from branded cards to some solid cash back cards. This can be even bigger than you think as it can includes all business coded to this category, including purchased extras like food, automotive supplies, and even gift cards. Be careful though as most Warehouse and grocery store gas stations are coded the same as their parent company, not a gas station. The (+) versions include both solid category multipliers and signup bonuses. (-) versions only include specific gas stationsOur Top Selections for Gas Stations (+)
Multiplier | Point Value | Per $ Spent | ||
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Citi Premier Card Gas purchases made at warehouse clubs do not qualify for 3x points. |
3x | 1.2¢ | 3.6¢ | |
Chase Ink Business Cash 2x for first $25,000 spent on gas stations and restaurants combined, every year |
2x | 1.6¢ | 3.2¢ |
Other Cards with Solid Value for Gas Stations (=)
Multiplier | Point Value | Per $ Spent | ||
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Wyndham Rewards Earner Biz Excludes Target and Walmart gas stations. |
7x | 1.2¢ | 8.4¢ | |
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Excludes Target and Walmart gas stations. |
6x | 1.2¢ | 7.2¢ | |
Wyndham Rewards Earner Excludes Target and Walmart gas stations. |
5x | 1.2¢ | 6.0¢ | |
U.S Bank Altitude Connect Visa purchases made with merchants classified as a gas station |
4x | 1.3¢ | 5.2¢ | |
Discover It Cash Back | 5x | 1.0¢ | 5.0¢ | |
Costco Anywhere Visa for the first $7,000 per year and then 1% thereafter |
4x | 1.0¢ | 4.0¢ | |
Hilton Honors Surpass Amex Purchases made with U.S. gas stations. |
6x | 0.6¢ | 3.6¢ | |
World Of Hyatt Business card Top 3 Quarterly category through Dec. 31, 2024 then top 2 quarterly category |
2x | 1.6¢ | 3.2¢ | |
United Business Card Excludes truck stops, boat marinas, oil and propane distributors, and home heating companies. |
2x | 1.5¢ | 3.0¢ | |
American Express Blue Preferred U.S. gas stations |
3x | 1.0¢ | 3.0¢ | |
IHG Rewards Premier Business Excludes truck stops, boat marinas, oil and propane distributors, and home heating companies. |
5x | 0.6¢ | 3.0¢ | |
IHG Rewards Club Premier Excludes truck stops, boat marinas, oil and propane distributors, and home heating companies. |
5x | 0.6¢ | 3.0¢ | |
Hilton Honors Amex Purchases made with U.S. gas stations. |
5x | 0.6¢ | 3.0¢ | |
Amex EveryDay Preferred Purchases made with U.S. gas stations. |
2x | 1.4¢ | 2.8¢ | |
CitiBiz AAdvantage Platinum Select Purchases at select gas stations. Purchases not eligible to receive double miles might include those made at warehouse clubs, discount stores, department stores and convenience stores. |
2x | 1.4¢ | 2.8¢ | |
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select WE MC Earn 2 miles for every $1 spent at gas stations. |
2x | 1.4¢ | 2.8¢ | |
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Up to $6000 in combined purchases within your first 6 months from account opening |
3x | 0.7¢ | 2.1¢ | |
Chase Ink Business Unlimited 1.5x on all purchases. |
1.25x | 1.6¢ | 2.0¢ | |
Citi Double Cash All purchases, earn 1% cash back when you make a purchase and 1% when you pay it off |
2x | 1.0¢ | 2.0¢ | |
Capital One Spark Cash Plus Business 2% cash back on all purchases |
2x | 1.0¢ | 2.0¢ | |
IHG Rewards Club Traveler Excludes truck stops, boat marinas, oil and propane distributors, and home heating companies. |
3x | 0.6¢ | 1.8¢ | |
Bank of America Travel Rewards All purchases |
1.5x | 1.0¢ | 1.5¢ | |
Amazon Business Amex U.S. gas stations |
2x | 0.7¢ | 1.4¢ | |
Amazon Prime Rewards Visa | 2x | 0.7¢ | 1.4¢ | |
Disney Premier Visa Card | 2x | 0.7¢ | 1.4¢ |
Cards Offering Some Value for Gas Stations with Limitations (-)
Multiplier | Point Value | Per $ Spent | ||
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American Express Business Gold If it's 1 of the 2 select categories where you spent the most each billing cycle, up to the first $150,000 in combined eligible purchases. |
4x | 1.4¢ | 5.6¢ | |
Marriott Bonvoy Business Purchases made with U.S. gas stations. |
4x | 0.7¢ | 2.8¢ | |
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature | 2x | 1.3¢ | 2.6¢ | |
Citi Rewards Plus Card up to $6,000 per year in purchases |
2x | 1.2¢ | 2.4¢ | |
US Bank CashPlus Visa Must choose either Gas Stations, Grocery Stores or Restaurants. |
2x | 1.0¢ | 2.0¢ | |
Hawaiian Airlines Business MC | 2x | 0.7¢ | 1.4¢ |