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Best credit card for Amazon (US)

Ranked by net reward rate. Each pick lists the exact percentage you earn at Amazon (US), plus any caps or fine print to watch.

The top 2

US
Discover
Discover it Cash Back
Discover
#1 pick

Discover it Cash Back

Discover

Q3 / Q4 typically include Amazon as the rotating category.

Rate at Amazon (US)
5%
Annual fee
None
US
Chase
Chase Freedom Unlimited
VISA

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Chase

Flat-rate fallback when no rotating boost is active.

Rate at Amazon (US)
1.5%
Annual fee
None

FAQ

Which credit card gives the highest reward at Amazon (US)?

Discover it Cash Back pays 5% on Amazon (US). Q3 / Q4 typically include Amazon as the rotating category.

Are there any caps or limits I should know about?

Most cards cap their boosted-category cashback. The ranking below already accounts for caps in the per-merchant note. For uncapped earn at Amazon (US), look for cards with "Unlimited" in the description.

Should I get a new card just for one merchant?

Only if your annual spend at that merchant is high enough to clear the joining fee. As a rule of thumb: a 5% boost on ₹1,00,000 / $1,000 of annual spend = ₹5,000 / $50 — which justifies most no-fee or sub-₹1,000 fee cards.