Choosing between the Amazon Prime Visa (no annual fee) and the Apple Card (no annual fee) comes down to where you spend most. Both cards can deliver real value — let’s break it down, then run your numbers to find the winner.
Strongest in travel at 5% via portal. 5% at Amazon.com, Whole Foods, and Chase Travel; 2% on dining, gas, and transit.
Perfect if: You're comfortable booking through the issuer's portal for the best rate.
Apply Now3% at Apple and select merchants, 2% with Apple Pay, 1% with physical card. Earns a solid 2.0% on everything else.
Perfect if: You want solid rewards without paying an annual fee.
Apply Now| Feature | Amazon Prime Visa | Apple Card |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Sign-Up Bonus | None | None |
| Foreign Transaction Fee | 0% | 0% |
| Base Reward Rate | 1.0% | <strong>2.0%</strong> |
| Travel Rewards | <strong>5%</strong> | 2% |
| Dining Rewards | 2% | 2% |
| Gas Rewards | 2% | 2% |
| Key Benefits | 5% at Amazon.com, Whole Foods, and Chase Travel; 2% on dining, gas, and transit. | 3% at Apple and select merchants, 2% with Apple Pay, 1% with physical card. |
Amazon Prime Visa pulls ahead for travel spending.
Apple Card wins on groceries.
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