Best Cash Back Card for Netflix
Netflix subscriptions can earn 3-6x points with the right card. Some premium cards even offer streaming credits. Pure cash-back rewards — no points to track, no redemption gymnastics.
Top cash back picks for Netflix

Blue Cash Preferred from Amex
6% on StreamingAmerican Express · $95 annual fee
The best card for grocery shoppers with 6% back at U.S. supermarkets.

Capital One SavorOne
3% on EntertainmentCapital One · No annual fee
Earn 3% cash back on dining, entertainment, popular streaming services, and grocery stores — four high-value categories covering most everyday spending — all with no annual fee. One of the few no-fee cards offering both grocery and dining bonuses simultaneously, ideal for households that eat out and cook at home.
U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature
2x on StreamingU.S. Bank · No annual fee
One of the best no-annual-fee dining cards available. Earn an uncapped 4x points on dining purchases, plus 2x on groceries, streaming, gas, and EV charging. The intro APR and no foreign transaction fees sweeten the deal.

Discover it Secured Credit Card
Discover · No annual fee
The best secured credit card by a wide margin — and the only secured card that earns meaningful cash back rewards. Most secured cards offer nothing; Discover gives you 2% on gas and dining with Cashback Match doubling it all year one. Automatic review for upgrade to unsecured after 7 months means your deposit is returned faster than most.

Discover it Cash Back
Discover · No annual fee
Exceptional value with 5% rotating categories and a unique Cashback Match that doubles all rewards the first year.

Chase Ink Business Cash
Chase · No annual fee
The best no-annual-fee business credit card for companies spending on office supplies and telecom. Earn 5% cash back at office supply stores, on internet, cable, and phone services — categories that most businesses use heavily. The $750 welcome bonus after just $6,000 spend makes the first year especially lucrative.

Chase Freedom Flex
Chase · No annual fee
One of the best no-annual-fee cards available, combining 5% rotating bonus categories with a permanent 3% on dining and drugstores. When paired with a Chase Sapphire card, cash back converts to transferable Ultimate Rewards points worth 1.25–1.5 cents each — dramatically increasing value. Cell phone protection is a bonus you won't find on most free cards.

Discover it Student Cash Back
Discover · No annual fee
The best student credit card overall. Discover's Cashback Match effectively doubles all rewards earned in your first year — making a 5% rotating category card worth up to 10% on quarterly categories during year one. No annual fee, no late fee on your first missed payment, and a $20 Good Grades reward make this extraordinarily forgiving for first-time cardholders.
Annual value math — Blue Cash Preferred from Amex at Netflix
Typical spend
$180
per year at Netflix
Earn rate
6%
on Streaming
Annual value
$11
rewards earned per year
Pro tips for maximizing rewards at Netflix
- Chase Sapphire Preferred earns 3x on streaming
- Amex Gold earns 4x on select streaming (with enrollment)
- US Bank Altitude Go earns 4x on streaming
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best cash back credit card for Netflix?⌄
Our top pick is the Blue Cash Preferred from Amex — it's a cash back card that earns 6% on Streaming, which applies to Netflix purchases. With typical spending of $180/year at Netflix, that's about $11/year in rewards.
Do Netflix purchases count as Streaming?⌄
Netflix purchases typically code as Streaming or Entertainment or Digital Entertainment depending on the issuer. Card networks determine merchant category codes (MCC), so coding can vary between Visa and Mastercard for the same retailer.
Is a cash back card worth it just for Netflix?⌄
A cash back card is only worth it if its broader utility matches your spending. The Netflix fit is a bonus — not the primary reason to open one.
Any pro tips for using a card at Netflix?⌄
Chase Sapphire Preferred earns 3x on streaming Amex Gold earns 4x on select streaming (with enrollment) US Bank Altitude Go earns 4x on streaming
How much can I earn per year on Netflix with a cash back card?⌄
At the typical Netflix spend of $180/year and the 6% earn rate on our top pick, you'd earn about $11/year — more than enough to justify the card.