20 cards ranked
Best credit card to use at H-E-B.
Groceries
H-E-B is the dominant Texas supermarket chain, with about 425 stores under H-E-B, Central Market, and Joe V's banners. The chain is privately held and well-regarded for store-brand products and Texas-only specialty items. H-E-B codes as groceries on every card we track and supports curbside pickup and delivery on most product lines.
- #16%
- #2First Electronic BankCo-branded H-E-B cardH-E-B and Central Market own-brand products in-store and on heb.com, plus Favor delivery orders; excludes pharmacy prescriptions, fuel, gift cards, and in-store restaurants5%
- #3Comenity Capital Bank5% on groceries (up to $10,000/year, then 1%)Combined $500/year cash back cap with wholesale clubs and gas/EV-charging stations; 1% thereafter5%
- #4Chase Freedom Flexthis quarterChase5% on groceries this quarter (Q4 2026) (up to $1,500/quarter, then 1%). Activation required each quarter.Q4 2026: grocery stores (excluding Walmart and Target), dining, and donations to the American Red Cross5%
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- #83.5%5x points
- #93%
- #10Chase3x points on groceriesPurchases posting through December 31, 2026 earn 3x, then 2x3.0%3x points
- #113%
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- #143%
- #153.0%3x points
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- #173.0%6x points
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- #193%
- #20Barclays3x points on groceriesExcludes Target and Walmart; the 3x tier also covers eligible Wyndham Vacation Club purchases3.0%3x points
Last updated October 23, 2026