The Best Metal Credit Cards of 2023

Metal credit cards are a fan favorite among reward seekers. Much heavier than a traditional card (18g is common for metal cards, vs 5g for plastic), metal cards come in a number of different alloys. Here you’ll find the best metal credit cards of 2023.

The other day our daughter received a replacement card in the mail from Capital One. She opened it up and squealed in excitement as she held up the heavy metal card. My wife looked over at me and said, “she’s just like you.” It’s true. There’s just something about a credit card made from heavy alloys.

Of course, what matters most are the terms a credit card offers. Still, issuers reserve the more expensive metal cards for those with excellent rewards. I’d like to believe I’m not so shallow as to care what my credit cards look like. I’m still a work in progress. Fortunately, I’m not alone, as this WSJ report documents.

With that, here are some of the best metal credit cards available today along with each card’s approximate weight rounded to the nearest gram.

Best Metal Credit Cards

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is made with a stainless-steel veneer and uses 75% recycled materials. Capital One made this change on February 15, 2017. Beyond the stainless veneer is a card with exceptional benefits, including one of the richest signup bonuses available today.

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Chase Sapphire Reserve®

I’m holding my Chase Sapphire Reserve® as I type these words. (Well, I set it on the table while I’m actually typing.). Its metal is of moderate heft. It’s not as heavy as my Amazon Prime or Apple credit card, but it makes up for it with amazing rewards.

Simply put, it is one of the best overall travel credit cards available today (check out our review if you have any doubts). It comes with a big annual fee, but its signup bonus, ongoing rewards, and travel credits more than make up for the cost. Oh, and in case there was any doubt, it’s metal.

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Capital One Savor Rewards Credit Card

The Capital One Savor Rewards Credit Card, like the Venture card, has a stainless steel veneer and is made with 75% recycled material. Capital One introduced the metal version of this card in January 2019. Its big draw is its 4% back on dining and entertainment. It also offers a nice signup bonus.

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American Express Gold Card

The American Express Gold Card is the, well, gold standard when it comes to rewards credit cards. It pairs an incredible welcome bonus and ongoing rewards with best in class customer service. Check out our Amex Gold card review for more details. The card is made out of metal and weighs in at a hefty 15 grams.

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The Platinum Card® from American Express

The The Platinum Card® from American Express is considered by most to the pinnacle of rewards credit cards. The card is made of stainless steal. What really matters are the rewards and fees. Its annual fee is not for the faint of heart. But if you are a frequent traveler, the card can well be worth the cost.

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U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card

The U.S. Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card is a competitive rewards card. It has a solid signup bonus and very strong ongoing rewards. It pays up to 4x at restaurants and food deliver, and 2x on a host of other purchase categories. It manages all of this without charging an annual fee.

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Complete List of Metal Credit Cards

Here are all of the credit cards in our database that are metal.