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Store & Retail · United States

Sam's Club Mastercard

4.2 / 5 editorial score

A warehouse co-branded Mastercard (issued by Synchrony) with strong gas and dining rewards plus bonus cash back on Sam's Club purchases for members.

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Annual feeNo annual fee
IssuerSynchrony
NetworkMastercard
Welcome offerStatement credit after a qualifying purchase soon after open…
Interest rateSee terms
Foreign feeNone
Who qualifiesGood (690+)

Why it ranks

  • No annual fee beyond membership
  • Excellent gas rewards
  • Usable anywhere Mastercard is accepted

What holds it back

  • Requires a Sam's Club membership
  • $6,000 annual gas cap
  • Rewards redemption tied to Sam's Club

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A warehouse co-branded Mastercard (issued by Synchrony) with strong gas and dining rewards plus bonus cash back on Sam's Club purchases for members.

Sam's Club Mastercard at a glance

IssuerSynchrony
Card networkMastercard
Annual feeNo annual fee
Welcome bonusStatement credit after a qualifying purchase soon after opening
Rewards rate5% back on gas (on the first $6,000/yr, then 1%), 3% on dining and takeout, 3% on Sam's Club purchases (Plus members), 1% on everything else
Intro APRNone
Regular APRSee terms
Foreign transaction feeNone
Credit neededGood (690+)
Best forSam's Club members who buy a lot of gas
Airport lounge accessNo

Rewards & benefits

  • Top-tier gas rewards
  • 3% dining and Sam's Club rewards
  • Cash back redeemable at Sam's Club

Eligibility & who it suits

  • Sam's Club membership
  • Good credit score
  • Sufficient income to support the line

How to apply

Check current rates on Synchrony’s official site →

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Rates, fees, welcome offers and benefits are provided for general information, can change at any time, and may not reflect current terms. Always confirm the latest details on the issuer’s official site before applying. This is not financial advice.

How it ranks against similar USA cards

RankCardAnnual feeRewardsWelcome offerForeign feeWho qualifiesScore
1
Sam's Club MastercardSam's Club members who buy a lot of gas
None 5% back on gas (on the first $6,000/yr, then 1%), 3% on dining and takeout, 3% o… Statement credit after a qualifying purchase soon after open… None Good (690+) 4.2
2
Prime Visa (Amazon)Amazon Prime members and frequent online shoppers
None 5% at Amazon, Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh & Chase Travel (with Prime), 2% gas/dini… Amazon gift card on approval None Good (690+) 4.7
3
Target RedCard Credit CardRegular Target shoppers
None 5% off at Target & Target.com, plus free 2-day shipping and extended returns Discount for new cardholders N/A Fair to Good (640+) 4.3
4
OnePay (Walmart) Cash Back CardRegular Walmart shoppers
None Elevated cash back on Walmart purchases (in store, online & fuel) plus a base ra… Promotional cash back for new members Varies Fair to Good (640+) 4.1

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