Best 5 Gas Credit Cards of September 2020

PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature® Card

Why We Chose This Card

If you’re constantly on the road, this is the card you want for earning rewards on gas expenses. You’ll get the best gas rewards earning rate we know of offered by a cash-back card. There’s also no limit on how much you can earn on gas spending each year. We like that you can earn rewards on groceries with this card at a rate that’s on par with other cash-back cards, too. Better yet, there's no annual fee. Just note that you’ll need to become a Pentagon Federal Credit Union member before applying, though that’s easy enough to do.

Wells Fargo Propel American Express® Card

Why We Chose This Card

You’ll earn generous rewards on both gas and travel expenses, along with some other routine purchases, like streaming service subscriptions and dining out. Those travel purchases include rideshares, transit, flights, hotels, rental cars, and homestay expenses, such as an Airbnb stay. Plus, spend $1,000 within three months of opening the card to earn a 20,000-point bonus worth $200, a good value compared to other no-annual-fee cash-back cards.

Bank of America® Cash Rewards for Students

Why We Chose This Card

This an impressive rewards card for someone just starting to build credit and seeking money back on gas expenses. Open this card and select gas as your 3% cash back category of choice (there are seven to choose from) to start earning, and also get 2% back on grocery and wholesale club purchases, up to $2,500 in combined expenses per quarter. Enjoy a generous 0% purchase APR for 15 billing cycles, and a $200 cash rewards bonus if you spend $1,000 within 90 days of opening your account. Free FICO score access will help you track credit score growth, too, which is handy while you’re learning the ropes.

Citi Premier℠

Why We Chose This Card

Spend $4,000 within three months of opening this card and you’ll earn a 60,000-point bonus worth $750 when used to book airfare, according to Citi. It's a great offer if you want more immediate rewards to offset an upcoming flight or road trip. Day-to-day you’ll earn 3 points per $1 spent on travel expenses (which includes gas), 2 points per $1 spent at restaurants and on entertainment, and 1 point per $1 on everything else. There’s an annual fee, but if you’re a frequent traveler or work commuter, rewards earned can make up the cost.

Shell Fuel Rewards®Card

Why We Chose This Card

If you get the card by the end of Feb. 2021, you’ll save 30 cents per gallon on your first five Shell fuel purchases with the card until the end of June 2021. After that, you’ll save 10 cents per gallon. Both discounts are only good for up to 20 gallons, but they're among the heftiest gas discounts we know of. The rebates you get with the card also can save you money at the pump. They're applied as a statement credit toward your future gas purchases.