AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard from Barclays
Barclays · Mastercard
Why we like it
- Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
- Fraud-liability protection
- No yearly card fee
Category guide
A focused shortlist of cashback cards to compare by fees, rewards, and benefits.
Cashback credit cards are designed for straightforward value. They can work well for everyday purchases, households that do not want to manage points, and people who prefer simple redemption.
Barclays · Mastercard
Abound CU · Visa
Alliant · Visa
Chase · Visa
Goldman Sachs · Mastercard
Celtic Bank · Mastercard
Citi · Visa
Avant · Mastercard
Bank of America · Mastercard
Bank of America · Visa
Bank of America · Visa
American Express · Amex
American Express · Amex
BMO · Mastercard
BMO · Mastercard
Bread Financial · Amex
Capital One · Mastercard
Capital One · Mastercard
Capital One · Mastercard
Capital One · Mastercard
Chase · Mastercard
Chase · Visa
Citi · Mastercard
Citi · Mastercard
Citi · Visa
Credit One Bank · Visa
Discover · Discover
Chase · Mastercard
FNBO · Visa
Fifth Third Bank · Mastercard
Chase · Mastercard
KeyBank · Mastercard
FNBO · Visa
Mission Lane LLC · Visa
Navy Federal Credit Union · Visa or Mastercard
Neo Financial · Mastercard
Synchrony Bank · Mastercard
PenFed · Visa
WebBank · Visa
PNC · Visa
PNC · Visa
Revolut · Mastercard
Robinhood · Visa
Synchrony Bank · Mastercard
SECU · Visa
SoFi · Mastercard
SoFi · Mastercard
Synchrony Bank · Mastercard
TD Bank · Visa
TD Bank · Visa
Tomo · Mastercard
Truist · Visa
U.S. Bank · Visa
U.S. Bank · Visa
U.S. Bank · Visa
Upgrade · Visa
Barclays · Mastercard
USAA · American Express
USAA · Visa
Wells Fargo · Visa
Wells Fargo · Mastercard
Wells Fargo · Visa
Flat-rate cards are simpler, while category cards can earn more if their bonus categories match your spending.
Usually only if the extra rewards clearly exceed the fee.