Best credit card to use at Vivid Seats
Vivid Seats 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.
Top cards at Vivid Seats
- 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 Vivid Seats
Entertainment usually means in-person experiences: movie theaters, concerts, sporting events, and amusement parks. A purchase at Vivid Seats earns an entertainment bonus when Vivid Seats 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 Vivid Seats.
Choosing a card for Vivid Seats 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 Vivid Seats 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.
Vivid Seats cashback FAQ
Does Vivid Seats do cash back?
The cash back you control at Vivid Seats 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 Vivid Seats loyalty program or promotion you already use.
What is the best credit card to use at Vivid Seats?
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card tops the list for Vivid Seats, 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.
Do tickets bought from a reseller earn the same rate as buying from Vivid Seats?
Not always. Tickets purchased directly from Vivid Seats 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 Vivid Seats tends to give the more predictable result.
Does streaming count as entertainment at Vivid Seats?
Usually not. Most cards treat streaming services as their own category, separate from in-person entertainment like theaters and events. A purchase at Vivid Seats earns the entertainment rate only if Vivid Seats 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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