AMC Theatres credit card, and the best card to use
AMC Theatres purchases fall under entertainment. Here are the cards that earn the most there, ranked from live reward data. CashCatch checks your own wallet in a tap.
AMC Theatres has its own card — the AMC Entertainment Visa Card. Marketed as the only co-branded movie-theatre credit card in the U.S.; earns AMC Stubs points and automatically grants A-List tier status, with no annual fee. It earns mainly at AMC Theatres; the cards below earn everywhere, so it is worth comparing both.
- AMC Stubs A-List is a monthly subscription for multiple movies per week
- World's largest movie theatre chain; accepts cryptocurrency and Apple Pay for online tickets
Top cards at AMC Theatres
- 13%Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card3% on EntertainmentNo annual fee
- 23%Capital One Savor Student Cash Rewards Credit Card3% on EntertainmentNo annual fee
- 32%Citi Double Cash® Card2% base (everything else)No annual fee
- 42%Synchrony Premier World Mastercard®2% base (everything else)No annual fee
- 52%Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card2% base (everything else)No annual fee
- 62%Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card2x pts base (everything else)$95/yr annual fee
Rates come from our live dataset and can change. Always verify with the card issuer before you rely on a number.
How to earn the most at AMC Theatres
Entertainment usually means in-person experiences: movie theaters, concerts, sporting events, and amusement parks. A purchase at AMC Theatres earns an entertainment bonus when AMC Theatres codes as one of those venues, though the exact list a card covers is spelled out in its terms. Streaming is typically treated as its own separate category rather than part of entertainment. How you buy matters too, because tickets purchased through a third-party reseller can code differently from tickets bought directly from AMC Theatres.
Choosing a card for AMC Theatres depends on how often you spend on outings. If live events and experiences are a regular expense, a card that rewards entertainment can be worthwhile, but the category is narrower than everyday spending, so a flat card may earn just as much for occasional visits. Buying directly from AMC Theatres rather than through a reseller can also affect both the rate and the fees you pay. Category definitions and rates change over time, so the ranking above reflects current data.
AMC Theatres cashback FAQ
Does AMC Theatres do cash back?
The cash back you control at AMC Theatres comes from how you pay, not from the store. Right now the top card earns 3% back there (Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card), and paying with the right card works alongside any AMC Theatres loyalty program or promotion you already use.
What is the best credit card to use at AMC Theatres?
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card tops the list for AMC Theatres, earning 3% here (3% on entertainment). But the best card is whichever one in your own wallet earns the most on entertainment, which is exactly what CashCatch checks for you in a tap.
Does AMC Theatres have its own credit card?
Yes — the AMC Entertainment Visa Card. Marketed as the only co-branded movie-theatre credit card in the U.S.; earns AMC Stubs points and automatically grants A-List tier status, with no annual fee. It earns rewards mainly at AMC Theatres and its partners, so it is worth weighing against the cards ranked above, which earn wherever you shop.
Do tickets bought from a reseller earn the same rate as buying from AMC Theatres?
Not always. Tickets purchased directly from AMC Theatres usually code as the venue or event, while a third-party reseller can code as a ticket agency or general merchant, which may earn a different rate. Resellers also often add fees. If the earn rate matters, buying directly from AMC Theatres tends to give the more predictable result.
Does streaming count as entertainment at AMC Theatres?
Usually not. Most cards treat streaming services as their own category, separate from in-person entertainment like theaters and events. A purchase at AMC Theatres earns the entertainment rate only if AMC Theatres codes as a live venue or experience. If you are comparing cards, check whether they list streaming and entertainment separately in their terms.
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