Best Buy® Visa
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The Best Buy® Visa from Citi earns up to 3% effective value on gas in Madeen's catalog snapshot. It has no annual fee.
- Top category
- Gas
- Effective value
- 3%
- Annual fee
- $0
Best for gas-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points.
What does the Best Buy Visa earn in each category?
Gas is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of the 2,854 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Best Buy Visa compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend. Catalog spend signals highlight gas at.
Gas is the strongest category at 3% effective value (3x points at about 1 cents each). That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of the 2,854 cards we track in that category. The five-category effective-rate table on this page shows how Best Buy Visa compares across dining, grocery, gas, travel, and other spend.
| Category | Earn rate | Effective value |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Restaurants, cafes, takeout | 2x points | 2% |
| Grocery Supermarkets and grocery stores | 2x points | 2% |
| Gas Gas stations and fuel | 3x points | 3% Top category |
| Travel Flights, hotels, transit | 1x points | 1% |
| Other General everyday spend | 1x points | 1% |
Madeen values Best Buy at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.
What are the Best Buy Visa reward caps and conditions?
The Best Buy Visa has 2 notable cap or condition rule(s) in Madeen's catalog, including activation windows, spend limits, and category exclusions. Review each bullet below before assuming unlimited earn rates.
- 2% back in rewards on grocery, dining and takeout purchases.
- 3% back in rewards on gas purchases.
Who should get the Best Buy Visa?
The Best Buy Visa fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points.
Best Buy Visa fits spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points. Madeen ranks its gas effective rate higher than about 82% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.
Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in gas and can earn 3x points.
Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend.
Best for gas-heavy spend when you want to avoid an annual fee; confirm issuer terms before applying.
Pros
- Strongest Madeen category is gas at about 3% effective (3x points).
- That gas rate ranks higher than about 82% of cards we track in the category.
- No annual fee in our catalog snapshot.
Cons
- Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
- Best Buy value depends on how you redeem, not straight cash back.
Does the Best Buy Visa have an annual fee?
The Best Buy Visa has an annual fee of $0 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. Confirm current fees on the issuer page before applying.
- Annual fee
- $0
- Foreign transaction fee
- $3
What benefits come with the Best Buy Visa?
The Best Buy Visa includes Booking.com, Dovly Uplift™, OpenTable in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them.
Roadside Dispatch®
$1,000/yrThis is a pay-per-use roadside assistance program available 24x7. Roadside Dispatch will ask for your location, find out what the problem is, and will remain on the phone with you while arranging a dispatch to a reliable tow operator or locksmith. You pay a set price per service call.
Sofar Sounds
$240/yrEnjoy a free ticket per show with the purchase of one or more tickets, plus you can access 7-day Visa Exclusive Presale opportunities.
OpenTable
$120/yrEligible Visa cardholders can enjoy special events access to the hottest dining events on OpenTable. Restrictions apply.
Booking.com
Purchase qualifying stays with your eligible Visa Credit or Debit card and get up to 8% in Travel Credits to use on future flights, stays, car rentals, attractions, car rentals, taxis and more.
Dovly Uplift™
Get free access to Dovly Uplift. Dovly helps you raise your credit score and get more for your money. While Dovly's platform is designed to remove inaccuracies from your credit report, every case is different, and not everyone will achieve the same results.
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Common questions about the Best Buy Visa
Where do cardholders spend most with the Best Buy Visa?
Madeen's RewardsCC catalog snapshot shows the strongest bonus categories on gas (3x), coffee (2x), fast food (2x) for the Best Buy Visa. These are anonymized issuer category signals, not individual cardholder transactions. Route everyday spend through categories that match your habits, then compare effective rates with Madeen at checkout.
Does the Best Buy Visa have an annual fee?
The Best Buy Visa carries an annual fee of $0 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.
What category earns the most with the Best Buy Visa?
Gas is the strongest Madeen category for the Best Buy Visa at about 3% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page.
Does the Best Buy Visa charge foreign transaction fees?
The Best Buy Visa charges a foreign transaction fee of $3 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change.
What credit score do you need for the Best Buy Visa?
Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Good for the Best Buy Visa. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification.
How do you redeem rewards on the Best Buy Visa?
Rewards on the Best Buy Visa post as Best Buy. Redemption value depends on how you use Best Buy (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations.
How does the Best Buy Visa compare to similar cards?
Compare the Best Buy Visa against Citi Simplicity Cash (5% on Gas, $0 fee); Shop Your Way Mastercard (5% on Gas, $0 fee); Costco Anywhere Visa (4% on Gas, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.
| Card | Top category | Effective value | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Buy Visa This card | Gas | 3% | $0 |
| Gas | 5% | $0 | |
| Gas | 5% | $0 | |
| Gas | 4% | $0 | |
| Gas | 4% | $0 |
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