Cut Your November Grocery Bill up to 6% With These 3 Credit Cards

November is here, and so is the holiday grocery madness. Whether you're the type who hosts a full Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings or you just need to keep the snack cabinet stocked for an endless stream of guests, those grocery bills can add up fast.

But here's a little secret: The right cash back credit card can save you some serious cash (we're talking up to 6%) just for swiping it in the right places.

We've rounded up three top cards to help you keep your wallet from groaning as loudly as the Thanksgiving turkey.

1. Amex Blue Cash Preferred

For anyone who spends most of November piling a cart with everything from stuffing mix to way too many cans of cranberry sauce (it's OK, it happens), the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a lifesaver.

This card offers a hefty 6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets, up to $6,000 a year (terms apply). You're practically getting paid to buy that extra pumpkin pie or keep your pantry prepped for every surprise visitor.

And because the card also gives you 3% back at U.S. gas stations, it's ideal if your grocery runs are more like grocery marathons (terms apply). It has a $250 welcome offer to sweeten the deal when you spend $3,000 in the first 6 months. This card has a $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95. (See rates and fees.) Still, if you're a grocery warrior, you'll quickly earn that back -- one cartload of mashed potato ingredients at a time.

2. Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

If you're looking for a great credit card that doesn't make you think too hard, the Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card is as simple as it gets. No categories, no tracking, just a reliable 2% cash back on every thing you buy. Whether stocking up for the big meal or making everyday shopping less painful, this card keeps things nice and easy.

And with a $200 cash rewards welcome offer after your first $500 in purchases in the first 3 months, you're already in a good place to tackle the holiday season without feeling like every grocery bill is a personal attack. Plus, no annual fee means you're not losing any of those hard-earned savings to card costs. It's perfect for anyone who wants to cash in without the fuss.

3. Citi Custom Cash Card

If your spending shifts around more than the Thanksgiving seating chart, the Citi Custom Cash® Card might just be the perfect fit. This card cleverly gives you 5% in whichever category you spend the most in each month -- if you're in full grocery-buying mode in November, you'll automatically get 5% back on those purchases (up to $500 each month). No need to mess around with signing up for bonus categories.

With a welcome offer worth $200 in cash back after spending $1,500 in the first 6 months, you're earning a little extra for handling all those holiday essentials like a pro. And with no annual fee, you won't have to worry about getting enough rewards to justify another card in your wallet.

Which card is right for you?

What kind of grocery-goer are you? If you're all about racking up those grocery rewards, the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is your top pick -- think of it as your little secret to taking the sting out of Thanksgiving costs.

If you just want a straight-up 2% cash back on all your holiday shopping, the Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card has your back with no strings attached. And if your expenses vary each month, the Citi Custom Cash® Card's adaptive 5% cash back keeps you in the rewards game no matter where your money's going.

Whatever you choose, these cards will help you keep the grocery bills in check so you can focus on what really matters this season -- eating all the food you just bought.