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Bank of America^® Travel Rewards credit card

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Rewards Rate Earn 1.5 points per $1 spent on all purchases
Bonus Points 25,000 online bonus points after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening - that can be a $250 statement credit toward travel purchases
Flexible Redemption Redeem points for a statement credit to pay for flights on any airline
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Visa®

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Click "APPLY NOW" to apply online or call 800-775-8735
Earn unlimited 1.5 points per $1 spent on all purchases, with no annual fee and no foreign transaction fees and your points don't expire
25,000 online bonus points after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening - that can be a $250 statement credit toward travel purchases
Use your card to book your trip how and where you want – you’re not limited to specific websites with blackout dates or restrictions

Redeem points for a statement credit to pay for flights, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, rental cars, or baggage fees
Comes with chip technology for enhanced security and protection at chip-enabled terminals
0% Introductory APR for 12 billing cycles for purchases. After the intro APR ends, 17.24% - 25.24% Variable APR will apply
If you’re a Preferred Rewards member, you can earn 25% - 75% more points on every purchase

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Capital One^® Venture^® Rewards Credit Card

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Bonus Miles One-time bonus of 50,000 miles once you spend $3,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $500 in travel
Rewards Rate 2 Miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Hotel Bonus Rewards Earn unlimited 10x miles on hotels when you pay with your Venture card at hotels.com/venture
Annual Fee $0 intro for first year; $95 after that
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Visa®

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Enjoy a one-time bonus of 50,000 miles once you spend $3,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $500 in travel
Earn 2X miles on every purchase, every day. Plus earn 10X miles on thousands of hotels, through January 2020; learn more at hotels.com/venture
Named 'The Best Travel Card' by CNBC, 2018
Receive up to $100 application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓®

Fly any airline, stay at any hotel, anytime; no blackout dates. Plus transfer your miles to over 12 leading travel loyalty programs
Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
No foreign transaction fees
$0 intro annual fee for the first year; $95 after that

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Discover it^® Miles

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Bonus Miles We'll match all the Miles you've earned at the end of your first year.*
Rewards Rate 1.5 Miles per $1 Spent*
Redeeming is Easy Redeem your Miles as a statement credit towards travel purchases*
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Discover

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INTRO OFFER: Discover will match ALL the Miles you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically. For example, if you earn 30,000 Miles, you get 60,000 Miles. That's $600 towards travel!
Earn unlimited 1.5x Miles for every dollar spent on all purchases all with no annual fee.
No Blackout Dates - fly any airline, stay at any hotel.
Redeem your Miles as a statement credit towards travel purchases.
Freeze your account in seconds with an on/off switch either on the mobile app or website to prevent new purchases, cash advances, and balance transfers.

Get your free Credit Scorecard with your FICO® Credit Score, number of recent inquiries and more.
Receive FREE Social Security number alerts - Discover will monitor thousands of risky websites when you sign up.
No Annual Fee.
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Capital One^® VentureOne^® Rewards Credit Card

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Bonus Miles 20,000 miles with minimum spending requirement
Rewards Rate 1.25 Miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
No Limits or Restrictions Flexible Redemption, No Miles Cap, & Miles won't expire for the life of the account
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Visa®

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$0 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees
Earn a bonus of 20,000 miles once you spend $1,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $200 in travel
Earn 1.25X miles on every purchase, every day
Earn 10X miles on thousands of hotels, through January 2020; learn more at hotels.com/venture

Transfer your miles to over 12 leading travel loyalty programs
Enjoy 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months; 14.24% - 24.24% variable APR after that
Travel when you want with no blackout dates and fly any airline, stay at any hotel, anytime
Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn

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Wells Fargo Propel American Express^® Card

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Sign Up Bonus Earn 30K bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months – that’s a $300 cash redemption value
Bonus Rewards Earn 3X points for eating out & ordering in, 3X points for gas stations, rideshares & transit, 3X points for travel including flights, hotels, homestays and car rentals.
Rewards Rate Earn 1X points on other purchases
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand American Express

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Earn 30K bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months – that’s a $300 cash redemption value
$0 Annual Fee
Earn 3X points for eating out and ordering in
Earn 3X points for gas stations, rideshares and transit

Earn 3X points for travel including flights, hotels, homestays and car rentals
Earn 1X points on other purchases
0% Intro APR for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers (fees apply), then a 16.24%-27.24% variable APR; balance transfers made within 120 days qualify for the intro rate and fee
Select "Apply Now" to learn more about the product features, terms, and conditions

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Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card

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Bonus Rewards 60,000 bonus points
Rewards Rate 2X points on travel and dining
Redeeming Points 1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
Annual Fee $95
Credit Needed Excellent
Card Brand Visa®

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Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
Chase Sapphire Preferred named "Best Credit Card for Flexible Travel Redemption" - Kiplinger's Personal Finance, June 2018
2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.

No foreign transaction fees
1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel
No blackout dates or travel restrictions - as long as there's a seat on the flight, you can book it through Chase Ultimate Rewards

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Southwest Rapid Rewards^® Plus Credit Card

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Sign Up Bonus Earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
Bonus Miles 2 points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases and Rapid Rewards® Hotel and Car Rental Partner purchases.
Rewards Rate 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.
Annual Fee $69
Credit Needed Excellent
Card Brand Visa®

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Earn 40,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
3,000 bonus points after your Cardmember anniversary.
2 points per $1 spent on Southwest® purchases and Rapid Rewards® hotel and car rental partner purchases.
1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases.

Earn unlimited points that don't expire as long as your card account is open
All points earned with either card count towards Companion Pass
No blackout dates or seat restrictions
Redeem your points for flights, hotel stays, gift cards, access to events and more

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The Platinum Card^® from American Express

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Welcome Offer 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases in your first 3 months.*
Travel Perks Up to $200 per calendar year in baggage fees & more at one qualifying airline*
Travel Perks No foreign transaction fees & exclusive airport lounge access*
Annual Fee $550
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand American Express

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Click "APPLY NOW" to apply online or call 866-901-8258
Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases in your first 3 months.
Enjoy Uber VIP status and free rides in the U.S. up to $15 each month, plus a bonus $20 in December. That can be up to $200 in annual Uber savings.
5X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel.
5X Membership Rewards points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com.
Enjoy access to the Global Lounge Collection, the only credit card airport lounge access program that includes proprietary lounge locations around the world.

Receive complimentary benefits with an average total value of $550 with Fine Hotels & Resorts. Learn More.
$200 Airline Fee Credit, up to $200 per calendar year in baggage fees and more at one qualifying airline.
Get up to $100 in statement credits annually for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue on your Platinum Card®. Enrollment required.
$550 annual fee.
Terms Apply.
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Barclaycard Arrival Plus^® World Elite Mastercard^®

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Sign Up Bonus Enjoy 70,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 90 days*
Rewards Rate Earn 2X Miles on all Purchases*
Redeeming Miles Miles can cover purchases on any airline or hotel*
Annual Fee $89 (waived first year)
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Mastercard®

Highlights

Click "APPLY NOW" to apply online
Enjoy 70,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 90 days
Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase
NEW - Control Your Card - Instantly secure your accounts by locking your cards with Barclays SecurHold™, plus set transaction limits and block certain purchase categories for you or your authorized users. Available only on the Barclays mobile app.
Book travel your way—no airline, seat or hotel restrictions—and redeem your miles for travel statement credits

Get 5% miles back to use toward your next redemption, every time you redeem
No foreign transaction fees
International Chip and PIN for use at self-service chip terminals around the world
Miles don’t expire as long as your account is open, active and in good standing
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Chase Sapphire Reserve^®

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Sign Up Bonus Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Rewards Rate 3X points on travel immediately after earning your $300 travel credit. 3X points on dining at restaurants & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases. $0 foreign transaction fees.
Extra Perks $300 Annual Travel Credit, Airport Lounge Access, and Flexible Redemption Options
Annual Fee $450
Credit Needed Excellent
Card Brand Visa®

Highlights

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Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®
Named "Best Premium Travel Credit Card" for 2018 by MONEY® Magazine
$300 Annual Travel Credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year
3X points on travel immediately after earning your $300 travel credit. 3X points on dining at restaurants & 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases. $0 foreign transaction fees.

Get 50% more value when you redeem your points for travel through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 50,000 points are worth $750 toward travel
1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
Access to 1,000+ airport lounges worldwide after an easy, one-time enrollment in Priority Pass™ Select
Up to $100 application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓®

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By: Raymond Done | Jun 1, 2018

Capital One Venture Card covers everything--all airlines etc. Only one you need.

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By: Neil Lim | Jun 13, 2018

You forgot to say...... What's in your wallet?

By: Gisela Hambach Egner | Jun 30, 2018

yes, I agree. You can't beat it.. you can apply the points to hotels, flights, anything travel related at the full 2%, or to other things or statement balance at 1%.

By: Inderjeet Sinya | May 21, 2018

I have two cards and both do well looking foreward for a third one...…...nice travel miles and options.

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By: CompareCards | May 25, 2018

To take a look at the best options for travel rewards credit cards, please look here travel rewards credit cards, the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card has great offers!

By: Karen Eaddy Warfield | Apr 29, 2018

Chase Sapphire Preferred or Capital One Venture? I'm down to deciding between these two and not sure which one is best. Can anyone help me? Thanks!

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By: R Kenneth ONeal | Jul 24, 2018

I have both. My Venture started me out with a much high SL (20k) than my CSP did (8k) If you have the Freedom Unlimited and CSP, youll do better using the CSP/Freedom Unl combo. If you dont have both, the Venture, with its 2% on everything, wins that battle based on numbers alone. Wth the CSP/Freedom/CFU combo youll do better with that one.

By: Ophelia Diaz | Jul 25, 2018

I love Capita One. You get 40 000 just to sign in and 2 miles for each dollar everywhere you spend your money Not 1.25 miles or other cards give you points which never works like getting actual miles the annual fee you get it back in the double millage throughout the year.... that's my thinking and their customer service excellent!!

By: George Byrne | Apr 3, 2018

I know people that use all the cards listed here but for me I've been using the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card for a couple of years and I wouldn't leave home without!

By: Jeffrey J. Schaefer | Mar 23, 2018

Chase Sapphire Reserve should be a card your would consider if you travel. Much better than all the cards listed here if you plan to fly. I've traveled on business and personal vacations and if you compare the benefits for this card, you will see the value.

By: Kathy Herbert Clendenin | Mar 5, 2018

What is the best card for cash back? One that may not necessarily be used just for airlines, hotels or car rentals?

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By: CompareCards | Mar 7, 2018

Check out our cash back credit cards page to see all the best options!

By: Donna Rogers Green | Apr 20, 2018

My most preferred card EVER is Chase Sapphire. It gives 50,000 point after spending $3000.00 in first 90 days. Those points can be used for 625.00 of flights or hotels or they can be used for $500.00 cash.

By: Geraldine Krisa | Feb 12, 2018

Have Chase for years and travelled, service excellent etc

By: Roxie Halsey | Feb 9, 2018

Cap one is the best card I've ever had and I've had it since prior to 2007

By: Janice Klein | Jan 26, 2018

Cap One is the greatest card I’ve ever had.

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By: Dawn Marie Morin | Mar 1, 2018

I agree! Love my Capital One Venture

By: Carol Stepp | Jan 12, 2018

I want a card that I can use international for many things. Purchases, meals, etc. I don't care about the travel points. Any ideas with 0 interest for 18 to 21 months?