Best Credit Cards for Online Shopping
Where the bonuses are
A few cards reward online shopping directly or a specific retailer: the co-branded store cards (Amazon, for example) pay the most at their store, while some cards rotate online shopping in as a 5 percent category. Outside those, a strong flat-rate card at 2 percent covers all online spending evenly.
Stack a shopping portal
Your issuer shopping portal (the Chase, Amex, or Capital One rewards mall) pays extra points when you start your purchase there and click through to the retailer. That stacks on top of your card rewards for free, often adding several points per dollar at major stores. It is one of the most overlooked ways to boost online earning.
Protect online purchases
Online buying is exactly where card protections shine: purchase protection covers damage and theft, fraud protection gives $0 liability on unauthorized charges, and a virtual card number hides your real number from merchants. See also best cards for Amazon.
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