2025’s Most Searched Cash-Back Credit Cards Has Some Total Gems

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2025’s Most Searched Cash-Back Credit Cards Has Some Total Gems

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What are the most searched cash-back credit cards of 2025? Cash-back credit cards are a great way to get a financial incentive while you spend. Not all of these are created equal, however. Today, we’re taking a closer look at some of the best of the best when it comes to getting cash back on your spending habits.

Chase Freedom Unlimited

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Approximated Regular APR: 18.99 to 28.49%

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 5% on travel, 3% on dining, 1.5% on regular purchases

Citi Double Cash

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Approximated Regular APR: 19.24 to 29.24%

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 2% on every purchase

Chase Freedom Flex

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Approximated Regular APR: 18.99 to 29.24%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 5% rotating quarterly per category, 5% on travel, 3% on dining, 1% on other purchases

Blue Cash Preferred from American Express

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Approximated Regular APR: 20.24 to 29.24%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 6% from supermarkets, 6% on streaming, 3% on gas stations or transportation

Capital One Savor

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Approximated Regular APR: 19.99 to 29.99%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 3% on dining, entertainment, streaming services, and supermarkets

Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards

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Approximated Regular APR: 19.99 to 29.99%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 1.5% on all purchases

Discover It Cash Back

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Approximated Regular APR: 18.24 to 28.24%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 5% on rotating categories, 1% on all other categories

Wells Fargo Active Cash

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Approximated Regular APR: 19.24 to 29.24%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 2% on all purchases

Blue Cash Everyday from American Express

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Approximated Regular APR: 20.24 to 29.24%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 3% cash back at supermarkets, 2% at gas stations, 1% on everything else

Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards

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Approximated Regular APR: 19.24 to 29.24%

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 3% up to $2500 in a category of your choice, 1% on all other purchases

U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa

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Approximated Regular APR: Varies

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 6% cash back on two chosen categories, 1.5% on all other eligible purchases

PayPal Cashback Mastercard

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Approximated Regular APR: Varies

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 2% on all purchases

Prime Visa

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Approximated Regular APR: Varies

Annual Fee: $0 for Prime Members

Rewards: 5% cash back at Amazon and Whole Foods, 1% on all other purchases

Apple Card

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Approximated Regular APR: Varies

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 3% cash back at Apple and select retailers, 2% with Apple Pay, 1% on all other purchases

Synchrony Premier World Mastercard

Synchrony Financial

Approximated Regular APR: Varies

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 2% on all purchases with no limit

Citi Custom Cash

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Approximated Regular APR: Varies

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 5% cash back on your top category, 1% on all other purchases

Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards

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Approximated Regular APR: 19.99 to 29.99%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 3% on dining, entertainment, and grocery purchases, 1% on all other purchases

Discover It Chrome Gas & Restaurant Rewards

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Approximated Regular APR: 18.24 to 28.24%, variable

Annual Fee: $0

Rewards: 2% cash back at gas stations, unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases

Costco Anywhere Visa by Citi

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Approximated Regular APR: Varies

Annual Fee: $0 with Costco annual membership

Rewards: 4% cash back on eligible EV charging stations and gas stations, 3% on restaurants and eligible travel, 2% at Costco, 1% on all other purchases

Petal Card

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Approximated Regular APR: Varies

Annual Fee: Up to $99

Rewards: Various cash back rewards on offer depending on credit score, higher rates available with on-time payments

 

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