Best Credit Cards for Entertainment

Why We Like It: Chase Sapphire Reserve® is unique because it lets you purchase tickets to cardholder-exclusive seats at sporting events, concerts, elite dining experiences and more. The card also gives 1 - 8 points per $1 spent on purchases and an initial bonus of 125,000 points for spending $6,000 in the first 3 months.

While you won’t specifically get bonus points on entertainment purchases, you will get a bonus on airfare, hotels and dining, which people often spend money on before or after going to entertainment experiences. Plus, you will receive a $300 annual travel credit and a free Priority Pass Select airport lounge membership, which gives you access to 1,300+ lounges worldwide when enrolled.

What We Don’t Like: The card has an expensive annual fee, at $795, and is only available to people with excellent credit. It also doesn’t give any promotional financing on purchases or balance transfers.

Who Should Get It: You should consider Chase Sapphire Reserve if you have excellent credit, are a frequent traveler and want access to exclusive, unique entertainment experiences. You should also be able to spend at least $6,000 in the first 3 months to earn the initial bonus.
 

Why We Like It: The American Express Platinum Card® is the best entertainment card for big spenders, offering up to $300 in digital entertainment credits each year for eligible purchases made directly from participating Amex partners (enrollment required). You may be eligible to earn as high as 175,000 points for spending $8,000 on eligible purchases within the first 6 months (welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer; apply and, if approved, find out your offer amount and accept the card with your offer, spend $8,000 in 6 months, and receive the points). This is one of the biggest bonus offers on the market and can cover a lot of entertainment expenses.

Cardholders can also receive up to $200 in statement credits each year for incidental fees on a qualifying airline they select (enrollment required), along with $200 in annual Uber Cash when they add their card to their Uber account and set it as their payment method. Additional perks include access to the American Express Global Lounge Collection®, a $400 annual Resy credit (up to $100 in statement credits each quarter), and access to Platinum Nights by Resy when the card is added to a Resy profile (enrollment required). These benefits, combined with others, can help make entertainment both more interesting and less expensive.

What We Don’t Like: The card has an extremely expensive $895 annual fee and is not a good option for financing.

Who Should Get It: You should get the American Express Platinum Card® if you have good credit or better and you’re a big spender who spends a lot on travel in addition to entertainment. 

Why We Like It: The Citi Custom Cash® Card gives you 5% cash back on purchases in one spending category that you get to choose (up to $500 spent each billing cycle), and live entertainment purchases are eligible. There’s also an initial bonus of $200 for spending $1,500 in the first 6 months.

In addition, the card can save you money with an introductory APR of 0% for 18 months  on balance transfers. To top it off, the annual fee is $0.

What We Don’t Like: The card has a high APR, charging 17.74% - 27.74% (V).

Who Should Get It: The Citi Custom Cash® Card is good for people with good credit who spend a lot on entertainment.

Why We Like It: The Wells Fargo Attune® Card is the best credit card for unique rewards. Cardholders can earn 4% cash rewards on self-care, select sports, recreation & entertainment and planet friendly purchases (including EV charging stations, public transportation, and purchasing select second hand and vintage), as well as 1% cash rewards on other purchases.

Plus, there is an initial bonus of $100 cash rewards after spending $500 in the first 3 months.

What We Don’t Like: The card has a high APR, and you need good credit to get approved.

Who Should Get It: The Wells Fargo Attune® Card is good for people with good credit whose spending habits match with the card’s unique rewards.

Why We Like It: The Regions Prestige Visa® Signature Credit Card offers 3 point / $1 spent on entertainment and dining purchases, plus an initial bonus of 10,000 points after spending $500 or 20,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days, which can help you pay for some entertainment expenses.

In addition, this card offers bonus rewards on gas and grocery purchases. You can also register for “Rewards Multiplier,” which gives you up to 1% more in rewards based on your balance in Regions bank accounts. You can customize the design of your card, too, which is a rare feature.

On top of that, the card has a $0 annual fee and financing promotions. For example, you even get an introductory APR of 0% for 12 months on purchases and 0% for 12 months on balance transfers.

What We Don’t Like: The initial bonus is pretty small, and the initial 0% financing deal is mediocre. Plus, the balance transfer fee is 4% (min $10).

Who Should Get It: The Regions Prestige Visa® Signature Credit Card may be a good choice for you if you have good credit or better and want to earn significant rewards on entertainment without paying an annual fee. It’s best for people who also have bank accounts with Regions Bank.
 

Why We Like It: If you’re a die-hard Disney fan, you can use the Disney Premier Credit Card to enjoy entertainment both at home and at Disney locations, then use the rewards you earn to fund future vacations or get a statement credit for past Disney purchases. You will earn 5% in Disney Rewards Dollars per $1 spent directly at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com or ESPNPlus.com., 2% in Disney Rewards Dollars per $1 spent at grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations and most U.S. Disney locations and 1% on all other card purchases.

You can also get 15% off guided tours, as well as 10% off select merchandise at Disneyland, at Disney World, and on Disney Cruise Line ships. You can get 10% off dining at Disney parks and resorts, too.

In addition, there’s an initial bonus of $400 statement credit after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months.

What We Don’t Like: The card’s rewards can really only be used for Disney stays, Disney merchandise or airfare, making it mainly suitable for hardcore Disney fans. There is an annual fee of $49 as well.

Who Should Get It: The Disney Premier Credit Card is worth considering if you have at least good credit and love Disney. It’s not great if you don’t plan to make Disney entertainment a priority.