Best credit card to use at Half Price Books.

Picks without a tag earn at Half Price Books both in-store and online. Watch for theOnline onlytag — those bonuses only apply on hpb.com.

1. #1
   
   Blue Cash EverydayOnline only

   American Express

   3% on online shopping (up to $6,000/year, then 1%)

   U.S. online retail purchases
   3%
2. #2
   
   Hilton Honors American Express SurpassOnline only

   American Express

   4x points on online shopping

   U.S. online retail purchases
   2.0%4x points
3. #3
   
   Robinhood Gold

   Robinhood

   3% flat-rate cashback
   3%
4. #4
   
   Blue Business Cash from American Express

   American Express

   2% flat-rate cashback
   2%
5. #5
   
   Citi Double Cash

   Citi

   2% flat-rate cashback

   1% when you buy, 1% when you pay
   2%
6. #6
   
   Coinbase One

   First Electronic Bank

   2% flat-rate cashback

   Up to 4% with higher crypto balances on Coinbase; requires Coinbase One membership
   2%
7. #7
   
   Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature

   Elan Financial Services

   2% flat-rate cashback

   When deposited into an eligible Fidelity account
   2%
8. #8
   
   Graphite Business Cash Unlimited

   American Express

   2% flat-rate cashback

   Unlimited 2% cash back on eligible purchases
   2%
9. #9
   
   Smartly Visa Signature

   U.S. Bank

   2% flat-rate cashback
   2%
10. #10
    
    Wells Fargo Active Cash

    Wells Fargo

    2% flat-rate cashback
    2%
11. #11
    
    Wells Fargo Signify Business Cash

    Wells Fargo

    2% flat-rate cashback
    2%

Cards with selectable categories can sometimes capture bookstore purchases. U.S. Bank Cash+ includes bookstores as one of its selectable 5 percent categories, which can deliver meaningful value for heavy readers. Online orders at hpb.com may also trigger online shopping bonuses on cards like Bank of America Customized Cash and Chase Freedom Flex during rotating online quarters.

Last updated May 17, 2026