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Up to 2% cash back on common everyday expenses

Up to 2% cash back on common everyday expenses for active accounts with monthly $1,000+ direct deposit.

Up to $250,000 in FDIC insurance through Cross River Bank. See disclosures below.

Merchant Types with up to 2% Cash Back

SM/Pharmacy

Convenience and Drug Stores

Pharmacies | Drug Proprietors | General Stores | Mini-marts | Convenience Retailers

Merchant examples:

CVS, Walgreens, Rite Aid

SM/Gas

Gas stations

Service Stations | Automated Fuel Dispensers | Electronic Vehicle | Charging Service

Merchant examples:

Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Speedway

SM/Streaming

Monthly subscriptions

Movie and TV Streaming Services | Digital Music Subscriptions

Merchant examples:

Netflix, SiriusXM, Spotify, DisneyPlus

SM/Take Out Pizza

Restaurants

Restaurants | Food Delivery Apps | Miscellaneous Eateries | Coffee Shops | Food Trucks

Merchant examples:

McDonalds, UberEats, Chipotle, Starbucks

SM/Phone

Utilities, phone

Utilities | Telecommunication | Data Utilities

Merchant examples:

AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Cricket Wireless

Merchants set their own category codes and therefore purchases may not appear in categories as expected. The listed merchants are examples of companies where purchases made at these companies will typically appear in the stated category as appropriate. Upgrade is in no way affiliated with these merchants or endorsing any of their products or services, nor are these merchants considered sponsors or co-sponsors of this program. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.