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2011 Credit Card Rewards Survey
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2011 Credit Card Rewards survey

Credit Card Rewards Survey 2011 » Survey Results

Credit cards with cash-back rewards remain a popular perk with consumers, and card issuers have responded with a variety of offers.

To help you find the card that has the best features for you, Bankrate.com surveyed 32 popular cash-back rewards cards. Click on an individual card in the chart to learn annual fee information, any introductory bonus, the reward formula, the cash-back ratio, any expiration period on accumulated rewards and other important details.

Credit card rewards
Issuing BankCardCash-back ratio
American ExpressBlue Cash0.5% (1% for everyday purchases) up to $6,500; then 1.25% (5% for everyday purchases)
American ExpressBlue Sky1.33%
American ExpressClear1%
American ExpressTrueEarnings Card from Costco1% (2% travel, 3% dining, 3% on first $3,000 of gasoline at Costco)
Bank of AmericaAccelerated Cash Rewards American Express Card1.25%
Bank of AmericaBankAmericard Power Rewards Visa Signature Card1%
Bank of AmericaBankAmericard Cash Rewards Visa Signature1%
Bank of AmericaWorld MasterCard with WorldPoints Rewards and PayPass1%
Capital OneNo Hassle Cash (average credit)1% (2% for gasoline and groceries)
Capital OneNo Hassle Cash (excellent credit)1% (2% for gasoline and groceries)
Capital OneVentureOne Rewards Credit CardUnknown
ChaseChase Freedom1% (5% in certain rotating categories each calendar quarter)
ChaseChase Sapphire Preferred1%
CitibankCiti Dividend Platinum Select MasterCard1%
CitibankCiti Forward0.625% (3.125% for dining and entertainment)
CitibankCiti ThankYou Preferred Card0.625%
DiscoverMiles by Discover Card0.5% (1% on first $3,000 in annual travel and restaurant purchases)
DiscoverMore0.25% up to $3,000; then 1%; 5% in rotating categories each quarter
DiscoverMotiva0.25% up to $3,000; then 1%
DiscoverOpen Road0.25% up to $3,000; then 1%; 2% on first $250 gasoline and restaurants per month.
Fidelity529 College Rewards American Express2%
FidelityInvestment Rewards American Express2%
FidelityRetirement Awards American Express2%
FidelityInvestment Rewards Visa Signature1.5% up to $15,000; then 2%.
First National Bank of OmahaBucksBack Platinum Edition Visa1%
First National Bank of OmahaMaximum Rewards Platinum Edition Visa1.07% to 1.5%
Navy FCUcashRewards1% up to $10,000; then 1.5%.
Navy FCUgoRewards0.9% to 1.25%
U.S. BankFlexPerks Cash Rewards Visa1%
U.S. BankFlexPerks Select Rewards VisaUnknown
Wells FargoCash Back Card1%
Wells FargoRewards Card0.77%

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Credit Card Averages
Product Rate
Balance Transfer Cards 15.92%
Cash Back Cards 16.34%
Low Interest Cards 11.01%
Rewards Cards 15.80%
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