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Travel Credit Cards

written by Clint Johnston
Travel Credit Cards

The travel reward credit cards for earning the most miles and points

Travel reward credit cards are one of the best ways to earn points and miles quickly to redeem for free flights, hotels, and other travel perks. Below you will find the best cards available right now and their best features. Not sure if you qualify? Check out my guide on understanding your credit score and travel hacking with less than perfect credit. Now take a look at some of the best travel credit cards available right now and find out which one is best for you.

The Best Travel Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

Chase Sapphire Preferred

The card offers 2 points per dollar on every travel and dining dollar spent and you will earn one reward point the rest of your purchases. There is no annual fee for the first year and it is $95 after that. The 40,000 sign-up bonus can be transferred to airlines and hotels. A great feature is there are no foreign transaction fees.

 

Starwood Preferred Guest from American Express

Starwood Preferred GuestDon’t confuse this for just a hotel rewards card. The points earned with this card can be transferred to almost any airline.Earn up to 25,000 points. 10,000 points after your first purchase and 15,000 more points after you spend $5,000 in the first 6 months. . No annual fee the first year and $65 after that.

 

American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card

American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card

 

Earn triple mile on flights and double points on gas and groceries. A solid sign-up bonus of 25,000 points with no annual fee the first year.

 

 

The Platinum Card from American Express

The Platinum Card from American ExpressWith an annual fee of $450 this card isn’t cheap but it comes with some great perks. It comes with a priority lounge pass and $200 annual credit that can be redeemed on flights. It also will reimburse the $100 global entry application fees. 25,000 mile sign-up bonus and high-end rewards make this card for serious travelers.

 

Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express

Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express

 

This is a great card and with a easy to meet minimum spend. Earn 30,000 miles after $1,000 in the first three months. The annual fee is waived the first year and check your bags free on all Delta flights.

 

US Airways Premier World MasterCard

US Airways Premier World MasterCardEarn a fast 30,000 Dividend Miles from US Airways. The annual fee is not waived but you can earn up to 40,000 miles with other qualifying offers. This card is a good deal and better get it before United becomes part of American.

 

Citi Platinum Select / AAdvantage World MasterCard

Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage World MasterCard

 

Earn 30,000 AAdvantage miles with $1,000 miles in the first three months. Other perks include first bag checked free, Group 1 boarding, and $100 American Airlines flight discount annually.

 

More Great Travel Credit Card

Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

Capital-One-Venture-Rewards-Card

This card is as simple as it gets. Earn double miles on every purchase and redeem them for free flights. Earn a 10,000 mile sign-up bonus after a $1,000 minimum spend. There is no annual fee the first year and it is $59 after that.

 

British Airways Visa Signature Card

British Airways Visa Signature Card

 

Earn 50,000 Avios with a low minimum spend of $2,000 in the first three months. You can earn up to 100,000 Avios a year with this card.

 

United Explorer Card

United Explorer Card

Earn 30,000 Mileage Plus miles after a $1,000 minimum spend. You can earn an additional 5,000 miles by adding another user to the card. Other perks include first bag checked free and no foreign transaction fee.

 

 

Hotel Travel Credit Cards

Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express

Starwood Preferred GuestThis card is already listed above but it is a great card for hotels as well as airlines. Earn up to 25,000 points. 10,000 points after your first purchase and 15,000 more points after you spend $5,000 in the first 6 months. No annual fee the first year and $65 after that.

 

Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card from American Express

Starwood Preferred Guest
Earn 10,000 Starpoints after your first purchase on the Card and another 15,000 after you spend $5,000 in purchases on the Card within the first 6 months.

 

Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card

marriott credit card
Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 in your first 3 months from account opening.

 

 

Citi Hilton HHonor Reserve Card

CitiHilton Card
This Visa earns you two weekend nights at any Hilton property and automatic Hilton Gold status. No foreign transaction fees.

 

 

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