Best credit card to use at CVS (October 2026)

The best card to use at CVS is the AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard, which earns 3% cash back there.

Top cards at CVS

1AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard Barclays3% cash back · Drugstores
2Cash Reward Mastercard American Heritage Credit Union3% cash back · Drugstores
3Everyday Rewards Mastercard Ollo3% cash back · Drugstores
4Freedom Flex Chase3% cash back · Drugstores
5Freedom Unlimited Chase3% cash back · Drugstores

Good to know

AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard: Gas and drug store purchases exclude Target and Walmart.
AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard: Also 2% cash back on eligible medical expenses (doctors, dentists, glasses, hearing aids; no category for it).
Cash Reward Mastercard: Essentials (pharmacies).
Everyday Rewards Mastercard: Issued by Merrick Bank; Ollo replaced Ally's credit cards. Invitation only (mail offer or prequalification). Annual fee $0-$39 depending on the offer.

Ranked by what each card earns at CVS, valuing points at their cash-out value. Closed, business and pick-your-own-category cards are left out. Rates checked against each issuer between October 4, 2026 and October 12, 2026.

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