The Best Credit Cards for Seniors in 2025

We chose Barclays AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard as the best credit card for seniors because it has cash back for medical expenses, all the benefits of an AARP membership, and no annual fees.

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Jeff Hoyt
Who is Jeff Hoyt?
As Editor-in-Chief of the personal finance site MoneyTips.com, Jeff produced hundreds of articles on the subject of retirement, including preventing identity theft, minimizing taxes, investing successfully, preparing for retirement medical costs, protecting your credit score, and making your money last… Learn More
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Our Methodology

Our team of experts researched and evaluated over a dozen credit cards and narrowed down the list to our top picks for seniors.

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Hours of Research
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Products Tested
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Experts Consulted
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Our team of experts researched and evaluated over a dozen credit cards and narrowed down the list to our top picks for seniors.

Learn More
100
Hours of Research
15
Products Tested
3
Experts Consulted
6
Products Selected
Tested and reviewed by real people
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Citations
  1. American Express. (2025). Blue Cash Preferred® Card.

  2. Experian. (2021). Where Is American Express Accepted?

  3. Captial One. (2025). VentureOne Rewards from Capital One.

  4. AARP. (2024). Why Retirees Are Carrying More and More Debt.

  5. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. (2019). Rewards Cards – Minimize the Pitfalls, Maximize the Benefits.

  6. Federal Trade Commission. (2010). Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.


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    Written By:
    Sarah Goldy Brown
    Writer & Researcher
    Sarah covers a range of senior lifestyle topics, from reviews of walk-in tubs and hearing aids to overviews of Medicare and Medicaid. Her close relationship with her grandparents gave her a firsthand look at the evolving life needs of older… Learn More About Sarah Goldy Brown
    Reviewed By:
    Jeff Hoyt
    Editor in Chief
    As Editor-in-Chief of the personal finance site MoneyTips.com, Jeff produced hundreds of articles on the subject of retirement, including preventing identity theft, minimizing taxes, investing successfully, preparing for retirement medical costs, protecting your credit score, and making your money last… Learn More About Jeff Hoyt