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Credit One Bank NASCAR® American Express®

Highest earn rate in Dining at 1% effective value

The Credit One Bank NASCAR® American Express® from Credit One earns up to 1% effective value on dining in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Its annual fee is $39. Madeen compares this card against the cards you already carry — no bank login required.

Top category
Dining
Effective value
1%
Annual fee
$39

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Reviewed by Madeen editorial review
Catalog snapshot 2026-05-01
Updated 2026-06-09
Data source Madeen catalog analysis

Madeen compares public issuer terms with its card-rule catalog. Issuer pages control rewards, fees, benefits, exclusions, and eligibility; Madeen does not issue cards, make approval decisions, or provide financial advice.

Madeen analysis

What does the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express earn in each category?

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Dining is the strongest category at 1% effective value (1% back). That dining rate ranks higher than about 2% of the 2,850 cards we track in that category.

Category Earn rate Effective value
Dining
Restaurants, cafes, takeout
1% back 1% Top category
Grocery
Supermarkets and grocery stores
1% back 1%
Gas
Gas stations and fuel
1% back 1%
Travel
Flights, hotels, transit
1% back 1%
Other
General everyday spend
1% back 1%

Madeen values cash back at about 1 cents each. Madeen compares every card using this cash-equivalent estimate while still showing the raw earn rate for context.

Madeen take

Who should get the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express?

The Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express fits spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back. Madeen ranks its dining effective rate higher than about 2% of the catalog in that category. Compare it against cards you already carry with Madeen — no bank login required.

Best for spenders who put meaningful volume in dining and can earn 1% back.

Less compelling if the $39 annual fee is hard to offset. Foreign transaction fees make it weaker for international spend. Mostly a flat base earn card without strong category bonuses.

Best for dining-heavy spend when the $39 fee fits your usage; confirm issuer terms before applying. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Pros

  • Strongest Madeen category is dining at about 1% effective (1% back).
  • Rewards post as cash back; compare redemption paths before assuming cash-equivalent value.

Cons

  • $39 annual fee requires enough spend in bonus categories to offset.
  • Charges $3 foreign transaction fees.
Fees

Does the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express have an annual fee?

The Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express has an annual fee of $39 and a foreign transaction fee of $3. Issuer pages control fees and offers; Madeen labels this as catalog analysis, not issuer-confirmed terms. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Annual fee
$39
Foreign transaction fee
$3
Benefits

What benefits come with the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express?

The Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express includes FICO Credit Score, Retail Protection in our snapshot. Perks and benefits can change; verify coverage on the issuer site before you rely on them. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Madeen estimated annual value$50
All catalog benefits valued
  • FICO Credit Score

    $25/yr

    Free Online Access to credit score

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood. Applied to catalog title "FICO Credit Score".

  • Retail Protection

    $25/yr

    covers you if an eligible item is damaged or stolen within 90 days of purchase.

    How we value this

    Conservative expected value for insurance/protection benefits based on typical claim likelihood. Applied to catalog title "Retail Protection".

Common questions about the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express

Does the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express have an annual fee?

The Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express carries an annual fee of $39 in Madeen's catalog snapshot. Issuer terms can change, so confirm the current fee on the issuer's site before you apply. Madeen does not predict approval or prequalification.

What category earns the most with the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express?

Dining is the strongest Madeen category for the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express at about 1% effective value, based on our catalog snapshot and standard point valuations. Other categories are listed in the effective-rate table on this page. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Does the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express charge foreign transaction fees?

The Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express charges a foreign transaction fee of $3 in our catalog snapshot. Check issuer terms before international spend because rates and fee waivers can change. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

Is the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express annual fee worth it?

Whether the $39 annual fee pays off depends on how much you spend in dining and whether you use the card's benefits. Madeen compares effective rates across the cards you already carry without bank login. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

What credit score do you need for the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express?

Madeen's catalog lists a typical credit range of Fair for the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express. Issuers decide approval using their own criteria; Madeen does not predict approval odds or prequalification. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

How do you redeem rewards on the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express?

Rewards on the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express post as cash back. Redemption value depends on how you use cash back (statement credit, travel, transfers, or issuer portals). Madeen shows effective cash-equivalent rates using standard valuations. Madeen summarizes catalog reward rules for comparison only; issuer pages control current fees, caps, exclusions, and eligibility.

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How does the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express compare to similar cards?

Compare the Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express against Credit One Bank Wander American Express (5% on Dining, $95 fee); Credit One Bank Premier American Express (1% on Dining, $39 fee); Best Friends Credit Card (0% on Dining, $0 fee). Madeen ranks effective value by category and annual fee using the same catalog snapshot dated 2026-05-01.

CardTop categoryEffective valueAnnual fee
Credit One Bank NASCAR American Express
This card
Dining1%$39
Dining5%$95
Dining1%$39
Dining0%$0
Dining0%$39
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