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Credit cards for foodies are the latest trend, with more and more rewards programs and additional card benefits catering to both dining in and eating out. Restaurant and grocery bonus categories are becoming commonplace — letting cardholders rack up a few extra points or cash back on those purchases.
But what about those who prefer to order delivery? If you like to take advantage of popular food delivery services like DoorDash or Uber Eats or simplify cooking with a meal kit subscription, there are plenty of credit card rewards and benefits you can leverage to save a little money.
Finding the best card for your favorite services
Finding the best card for your favorite food delivery or meal kit service depends on a variety of factors, including the card’s yearly credits, special perks or rewards rate. For example, many dining cards offer bonuses that are tailored to a specific delivery service, like a monthly Uber credit.
See Related: Indulging in food delivery without the debt
For meal kit services, matching rewards is a little more complicated. You could opt for a rewarding grocery card, as many meal kit brands are now partnered with major supermarkets — so you can buy them in the store.
Alternatively, a card that earns rewards on dining or online shopping can help you get rewards on both food delivery and meal kits. Earning dining rewards can be complicated, as not all delivery services have a merchant category code that qualifies for a point or cash back bonus. You can test it by making a small charge to your card and seeing what rewards you earn.
Online shopping rewards, on the other hand, are much more flexible. They apply to both web and app purchases, so whether your order from your phone or computer, you can rack up bonus points or cash back.
See Related: Make the most of an online shopping bonus category
Best cards by delivery service or meal kit subscription
With all this in mind, here our some of our favorite cards for some of the most popular food delivery and meal kit subscription services.
DoorDash
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Rewards rate
- 10 points per dollar on Lyft purchases (through March 2022)
- 3 points per dollar on travel and restaurants (excluding purchases covered by $300 travel credit)
- 1 point per dollar on general purchases
Why we like it
- Generous rate on dining purchases
- Receive a yearly statement credit for DoorDash purchases ($60 in 2020 and $60 in 2021)
- Get at least one free year of DashPass when you enroll with your card
Uber Eats
Uber Visa Card
Rewards rate
- 5% back in Uber cash on Uber, Uber Eats and JUMP
- 3% back in Uber cash on restaurants, bars, hotels and airfare
- 1% back in Uber cash on other purchases
Why we like it
- Generous rate on Uber Eats and Uber rides
- Redeem rewards as Uber cash to use toward rides or Uber Eats
Uber Eats
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Rewards rate
- 5 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel
- 5 points per dollar on eligible hotels booked through American Express Travel
- 1 point per dollar on general purchases
- Terms apply
Why we like it
- Get up to $200 in Uber credits per year ($15 per month, plus an extra $20 in December), which can be applied to Uber Eats
Grubhub/Seamless
American Express® Gold Card
Rewards rate
- 4 points per dollar at restaurants worldwide
- 4 points per dollar at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $25,000 in purchases per year, then 1 point)
- 3 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines or amextravel.com
- 1 point per dollar on other purchases
- Terms apply
Why we like it
- Enroll to receive up to $10 in statement credits per month (up to $120 per year) to use at participating restaurants, including Grubhub/Seamless
HelloFresh
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Rewards rate
- 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 in purchases per year, then 1%)
- 6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions
- 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations and on transit purchases
- 1% cash back on general purchases
- Terms apply
Why we like it
- Generous rate on U.S. supermarket purchases (HelloFresh meal kits are sold in supermarkets such as H-E-B and Giant Food)
Home Chef
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Rewards rate
- 3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%)
- 2% cash back at U.S. gas stations and select U.S. department stores
- 1% cash back general purchases
- Terms apply
Why we like it
- Generous rate on U.S. supermarket purchases (Home Chef meal kits are sold in select Kroger locations)
Other delivery services
Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit card
Rewards rate
- 3% cash back on a category of choice (gas, online shopping, dining, travel, drug stores or home improvements and furnishings)
- 2% cash back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs
- $2,500 combined limit on 2% and 3% categories each quarter
- 1% cash back on other purchases
Why we like it
- Generous rate on online shopping purchases (if you select it as your 3% category) and good rate at grocery stores
If you don’t have a delivery service you prefer — or if you like to switch back and forth based on restaurant availability — a card with rewards on online shopping is your best bet.
Bottom line
Ordering food can be expensive, but using the right rewards card can help you alleviate some of that cost by racking up points or cash back. With some cards, you might even get a few extras that cover your next couple meals.
The post Best cards for food delivery and meal kit subscriptions appeared first on CreditCards.com. Emily Sherman is the original author of this story.
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