Why this is one of the finest credit cards: This card offers frequent travelers exclusive incentives.
Top qualities: For flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel, the card offers five Membership Rewards Points for every dollar spent up to $500,000 in a single fiscal year.
With pre-paid hotel reservations made through American Express Travel, five Membership Rewards Points are earned for every dollar spent. After making $6,000 in transactions with the card throughout the first six months, cardholders also receive 80,000 Membership Rewards® points. The yearly cost is $695. (See Rates & Fees).
Choose the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card if you're looking for a premium travel credit card with a cheaper annual fee. Get an unlimited 10 points for every dollar spent on lodging and rental vehicles booked via Capital One Travel, and 5 miles for every dollar spent on flights.
When you spend $4,000 on purchases during the first three months of starting your account, which is equivalent to $750 in travel, you can also earn 75,000 extra points. It costs $395 a year.
United℠ Explorer Card
After making $3,000 in purchases within their account's first three months, new cardholders can receive 50,000 bonus miles. Get free first checked baggage as well as a statement credit of 25% back on in-flight purchases. The first year's yearly price of $95 is waived after a $0 introductory fee.
Top qualities: For flights booked directly with airlines or through American Express Travel, the card offers five Membership Rewards Points for every dollar spent up to $500,000 in a single fiscal year.
With pre-paid hotel reservations made through American Express Travel, five Membership Rewards Points are earned for every dollar spent. After making $6,000 in transactions with the card throughout the first six months, cardholders also receive 80,000 Membership Rewards® points. The yearly cost is $695. (See Rates & Fees).
Choose the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card if you're looking for a premium travel credit card with a cheaper annual fee. Get an unlimited 10 points for every dollar spent on lodging and rental vehicles booked via Capital One Travel, and 5 miles for every dollar spent on flights.
When you spend $4,000 on purchases during the first three months of starting your account, which is equivalent to $750 in travel, you can also earn 75,000 extra points. It costs $395 a year.
United℠ Explorer Card
After making $3,000 in purchases within their account's first three months, new cardholders can receive 50,000 bonus miles. Get free first checked baggage as well as a statement credit of 25% back on in-flight purchases. The first year's yearly price of $95 is waived after a $0 introductory fee.