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Cashback

August 22, 2026 · Aditya Gupta

Banking & Credit

Cashback is a reward where credit cards return a percentage of your spending as cash, statement credit, or check. Standard cashback cards offer 1-2% on all purchases; category cards offer 3-5% on specific categories (gas, groceries, dining). Top cards: Citi Double Cash (2% on everything), Chase Freedom Unlimited (1.5%), Wells Fargo Active Cash (2%). Cashback is best for spenders who don't travel — points programs typically offer higher value per dollar but require strategic redemption. Always pay your statement balance in full each month; cashback worth 2% is worthless if you're paying 22% APR on revolving debt.

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