Best credit card to use at Books-A-Million.
Books-A-Million, branded as BAM!, is the second-largest brick-and-mortar bookstore chain in the United States with around 250 stores concentrated in the Southeast. The retailer carries books, toys, gifts, magazines, and operates the Joe Muggs cafe inside larger stores. BAM! purchases generally code as bookstore or general retail rather than as a dedicated bonus category on most cards.
Picks without a tag earn at Books-A-Million both in-store and online. Watch for theOnline onlytag — those bonuses only apply on booksamillion.com.
- #1Blue Cash EverydayOnline onlyAmerican Express3% on online shopping (up to $6,000/year, then 1%)U.S. online retail purchases3%
- #2Hilton Honors American Express SurpassOnline onlyAmerican Express4x points on online shoppingU.S. online retail purchases2.0%4x points
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- #6First Electronic Bank2% flat-rate cashbackUp to 4% with higher crypto balances on Coinbase; requires Coinbase One membership2%
- #7Elan Financial Services2% flat-rate cashbackWhen deposited into an eligible Fidelity account2%
- #8American Express2% flat-rate cashbackUnlimited 2% cash back on eligible purchases2%
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Cards with online shopping bonuses can earn better on booksamillion.com orders. Bank of America Customized Cash and U.S. Bank Cash+ both offer selectable online shopping categories worth 3 to 5 percent, and Chase Freedom Flex sometimes features online shopping in its rotating quarters. The Millionaire's Club membership stacks additional discounts with credit card cash back for frequent buyers.
Last updated May 17, 2026