Airline Reward Credit Cards
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Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Credit Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR N/A*
- Intro BT APR N/A*
Highlights:
- With Venture, earn 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
- Money® Magazine's "Most Rewarding Card if you crave free airline flights" - Money Magazine, May 2011
- Earn 10,000 bonus miles when you spend $1,000 within the first 3 months, equal to $100 in travel.
- Redeem your miles for any travel expense
- No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
- Fly on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
- No foreign transaction fees
- $0 intro annual fee for the first year; $59 after that
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| N/A* | N/A* | 13.90-20.90% (Variable)* | $0.00 1 year, then $59.00* | Excellent |
Capital One® VentureOneSM Rewards Credit Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR 0% until June 2013*
- Intro BT APR N/A*
Highlights:
- 1.25 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
- One-time bonus of 10,000 miles once you spend $1,000 dollars in the first 3 months, equal to $100 on travel.
- Redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more
- No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
- Fly on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
- 0% intro APR on purchases until June 2013
- No foreign transaction fees
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| 0% until June 2013* | N/A* | 11.90-19.90% (Variable)* | None | Excellent |
Chase Sapphire(SM) Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR N/A*
- Intro BT APR 0%
Highlights:
- Earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $500 in the first 3 months - that's $100 toward travel or any other reward!
- 2 points per dollar spent at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
- Points never expire and there are no limits on how many points you can earn
- Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, cash back and more
- Direct access to expert service advisors anytime
- No annual fee!
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| N/A* | 0% | 15.24% (Variable)* | None | Excellent |
Citi® Platinum Select® / AAdvantage® Visa Signature® Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR N/A*
- Intro BT APR N/A*
Highlights:
- Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of cardmembership*
- Your first eligible checked bag is free*
- Priority Boarding* and 25% savings on eligible in-flight purchases*
- Earn a $100 American Airlines Flight Discount every cardmembership year with qualifying purchases and cardmembership renewal*
- Double AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases*
- Earn 10% of your redeemed AAdvantage® miles back – up to 10,000 AAdvantage(R) miles each calendar year*
- No mileage cap* and your miles may never expire*
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| N/A* | N/A* | 15.24% (Variable)* | None in 1 year, then $95.00* | Excellent |
Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card from Chase
Editor’s:
- Intro APR N/A*
- Intro BT APR N/A*
Highlights:
- Now! Earn a Free Flight after your first purchase
- Get 3,000 Points every year on your Card member Anniversary - that can be redeemed for a $50 Wanna Get Away® Fare
- Now you can redeem for International Travel, Hotels, Gift Cards and more.
- Earn unlimited free flights - 2 Points per $1 Spent on Southwest Purchases and 1 Point per $1 Spent on everything else
- Your Bags Fly Free! No Blackout Dates, Points Don't Expire, and Unlimited Reward Seats!
- No Change fees - if you need to change your flight, you won't be charged a fee.
- September 11th Security Fee Applies
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| N/A* | N/A* | 15.24% (Variable)* | $69.00* | Excellent |
Chase Sapphire Preferred(SM) Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR N/A*
- Intro BT APR 0%
Highlights:
- Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months - that's $500 toward travel rewards!
- 2 points per dollar spent on travel and at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
- Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you book through Ultimate RewardsSM
- No foreign transaction fees
- Receive a 7% annual dividend on all new points earned - even on points already redeemed
- 1:1 point transfer to participating frequent travel programs
- Direct access to expert service advisors anytime
- No Annual Fee for your first year - A $95 value
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| N/A* | 0% | 15.24% (Variable)* | $0.00 1 year, then $95.00* | Excellent |
Miles by Discover® Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR N/A*
- Intro BT APR 0% for 12 Months*
Highlights:
- Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles with every $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months - up to 20,000 Bonus Miles
- 1 Mile on every $1 you spend - Plus flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
- 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 12 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 15.99%*
- No restrictions on travel--fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
- Travel benefits include secondary collision damage insurance when you rent a car with your Miles by Discover card
- Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty--16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
- Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
- *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| N/A* | 0% for 12 Months* | 10.99-15.99% (Variable)* | None | Excellent |
Escape by Discover® Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR 0% for 6 Months*
- Intro BT APR 0% for 6 Months*
Highlights:
- Earn up to $250 in travel rewards--1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first 25 months
- Double Miles on every $1 you spend
- 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 16.99%*
- No restrictions on travel--fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
- Flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
- Travel Insurance benefits, including primary car rental, lost or damaged luggage, travel delay, and trip cancellation when you book with your Escape by Discover card
- Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty--16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
- *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| 0% for 6 Months* | 0% for 6 Months* | 10.99-16.99% (Variable)* | $60.00* | Excellent |
American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR Intro Purchase N/A*
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Intro BT APR
Intro Balance Transfer N/A*
Highlights:
- Membership Rewards® bonus: 25K points, redeemable for select gift cards valued at $250, when you spend $2,000 in your first three months of Card membership
- Membership Rewards® points multiply fast! Earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, 1X points on everything else
- Exclusive access to Gold Card Destinations and events - Enjoy special travel packages and amenities at hotels worldwide, as well as select concerts, shows, sporting events, and more.
- Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $175
- Get a decision in as little as 60 seconds.
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| Intro Purchase N/A* | Intro Balance Transfer N/A* |
N/A* | $0.00 1 year, then $175.00* | Excellent |
American Express® Gold Card
Editor’s:
- Intro APR Intro Purchase N/A*
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Intro BT APR
Intro Balance Transfer N/A*
Highlights:
- Exclusive access to Gold Card Events - select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more.
- Purchase Protection* can protect eligible items for up to 90 days from the date of purchase if stolen or accidentally damaged. *Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company
- Redeem Membership Rewards® points for an exclusive array of travel, shopping, dining and entertainment rewards.
- Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $125.
- Get a decision in as little as 60 seconds.
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| Intro Purchase N/A* | Intro Balance Transfer N/A* |
N/A* | $0.00 1 year, then $125.00* | Excellent |
British Airways Visa Signature® Card - Limited Time Offer
Editor’s:
- Intro APR N/A*
- Intro BT APR N/A*
Highlights:
- Pay no foreign transaction fees when you travel abroad
- Earn 100,000 BA miles - 50,000 bonus BA Miles after your first purchase plus earn an additional 50,000 BA Miles after you spend $2,500 in the first 3 months of account opening
- That’s enough miles for 2 transatlantic reward flights
- Earn 2.5 BA Miles for every $1 spent on British Airways purchases
- Earn 1.25 BA Miles for every $1 spent on all other purchases
- Every year you spend $30,000 on your British Airways Visa card, you’ll earn a Travel Together Ticket good for two years.
| Intro APR: | Balance Transfer: | Regular APR: | Annual Fee: | Credit Needed: |
| N/A* | N/A* | 14.24% Variable* | $95 | Excellent |
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