Best cash back card to use in conjunction with CSR? Thinking about freedom unlimited (1.5%) but not sure if other cards are worth it. Don’t spend enough on groceries for the blue

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CFU is what I would go with, CF could also be good if you’re willing to track the rotating categories

I like the immediate UR transferability with one of the Freedom cards.

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