Best cards for Transit & rideshare
Public transit, rideshare, tolls and commuting.
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- 1CitiCiti Custom Cash
5% backchoose-your-category
if you select transit & rideshare · Up to $500/billing cycle, then 1%
5.0%value back ⓘApply - 2Wells FargoWF Attune
4% backcategory bonus
4.0%value back ⓘApply - 3ChaseWorld of Hyatt
2× points · at 1.7¢/ptcategory bonus
3.4%value back ⓘApply - 4American ExpressAmex Green
3× points · at 1.0¢/ptcategory bonus
3.0%value back ⓘApply - 5Wells FargoWF Autograph
3× points · at 1.0¢/ptcategory bonus
3.0%value back ⓘApply - 6Bank of AmericaBofA Customized Cash
3% backchoose-your-category
if you select transit & rideshare · Combined with grocery/wholesale up to $2,500/quarter, then 1%
3.0%value back ⓘApply - 7American ExpressAmex Blue Cash Preferred
3% backcategory bonus
3.0%value back ⓘApply - 8Navy FederalNavy Fed More Rewards
3× points · at 1.0¢/ptcategory bonus
3.0%value back ⓘApply - 9RobinhoodRobinhood Gold
3× points · at 1.0¢/pt
3.0%value back ⓘApply - 10Bank of AmericaAtmos Ascent Visa
2× miles · at 1.4¢/ptcategory bonus
2.8%value back ⓘApply - 11ChaseUnited Club Infinite
2× miles · at 1.3¢/pt
2.6%value back ⓘApply - 12ChaseSouthwest Priority
2× points · at 1.3¢/ptcategory bonus
2.6%value back ⓘApply
“Value back” = earn rate × the card's baseline point value (cpp) — a conservative, like-for-like estimate. Transferable points (Amex, Chase, Capital One) are often worth more than baseline. Category bonuses may be capped; see each card. All categories
How these numbers are calculated, and where every fact comes from: How we know this.
Frequently asked
What is the best credit card for transit & rideshare in 2026?
By effective value back, Citi Custom Cash leads at about 5.0% on transit & rideshare (if you select transit & rideshare · Up to $500/billing cycle, then 1%). Your own spend and whether you'll use the card's other perks can change the best pick.
Do I need a card with a transit & rideshare bonus?
Not always. If you don't spend much on transit & rideshare, a flat 2% card can net more after annual fees. Compare the value-back figures against your spend — the For-You tool does the math for you.
How is value back calculated?
Effective value back = the earn rate × the card's baseline point value (cents per point). Cashback cards are worth 1¢ per point; transferable points are often worth more. Category spend caps are factored in.