Cable TV
Madeen ranks cards for cable tv by effective rate, using the catalog snapshot and the top card keys tied to this spend category. Compare the cards below, then check issuer terms for coding quirks, caps, and exclusions. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
LAST REVIEWED • snapshot 2026-06-25
What is the best credit card for cable tv?
Carter Bank & Trust Visa® Max Cash Preferred leads the snapshot for cable tv at 5%. Your best card still depends on fees, caps, and how the merchant codes. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Which cards rank best for cable tv?
The table below ranks the strongest cards from the category top-card list, sorted by category-specific effective rate and then popularity. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What coding caveats matter for cable tv?
Merchant coding, caps, and exclusions can change the answer even when a card advertises a strong headline multiplier. Always check the issuer terms for the exact merchant type. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What is the safest fallback card?
If the category-specific card is unclear, a simple flat-rate or broadly strong backup card can be safer than chasing a narrow bonus that may not code as expected. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Related credit cards
Ranked by Madeen effective rate in each card's strongest category. Issuer terms control current offers.
| Card | Issuer | Top category | Effective rate | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Bank & Trust Visa Max Cash Preferred | Carter Bank & Trust | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| Cathay Bank Visa Max Cash Preferred | Cathay Bank | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| CBB Bank Visa Max Cash Preferred | CBB Bank | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| CCFBank Visa Max Cash Preferred | CCFBank | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| Central Pacific Bank Visa Max Cash Preferred | Central Pacific Bank | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| Centricity Credit Union Visa Max Cash Preferred | Centricity Credit Union | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| Centris Federal Credit Union Visa Max Cash Preferred | Centris Federal Credit Union | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| Choice Bank Visa Max Cash Preferred | Choice Bank | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| Chevron Federal Credit Union Visa Max Cash Preferred | Chevron Federal Credit Union | Cable TV | 5% | $0 |
| UBS Visa Infinite | UBS | Cable TV | 2% | $650 |
Frequently asked questions
Why does Cable TV have its own page?
These pages capture the top merchant or store patterns inside the Madeen catalog so you can compare the strongest matching cards without scanning every card manually. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
What if the merchant codes differently?
Use the issuer's merchant category language, because a purchase that looks like cable tv to you may post under a different code and trigger a different card. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
Should I ignore annual fees when comparing cable tv cards?
No. A fee card only wins when the extra rewards or credits beat the fee over the way you actually spend. Madeen shows the tradeoff directly in the table. Issuer terms control eligibility, caps, and exclusions; Madeen summarizes catalog data for comparison only.
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Madeen analysis. Data from catalog snapshot 2026-06-25. Last reviewed 2026-06-25. Reviewed by Madeen editorial review. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, and eligibility.