Do You Earn Rewards on Your Internet and Cable Bill?
How these bills code
Internet and cable providers ring up under a cable-and-telecom category code. A small number of cards, and some rotating-category cards during certain quarters, treat that code as a bonus, but the majority of cards do not. So on most cards these recurring bills simply earn the base rate. The category idea is covered in what is a bonus category.
When a bonus applies
A few cards specifically reward internet, cable, phone, or streaming services, and if you carry one, routing these bills to it earns the higher rate. Note that cable and internet are usually a separate category from streaming, so a streaming bonus does not automatically cover your cable bill. Our best streaming cards guide explains that distinction.
The best card for recurring bills
Because most cards give no bonus here, a good flat-rate card that pays the same rate on everything is usually the smartest home for internet and cable. Set the bill to autopay on it and value the points at a flat 1 cent. If you want to compare, see our best cash back cards guide and the paying utilities with a card overview.
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