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American Express Credit Cards / Membership Rewards
Also see: Amex Airline Credit Cards, Amex Hotel Credit Cards, Amex Cash Back Credit Cards
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The Platinum Card® from American Express Alternate offer: Resy Offer: 125K after $6K spend + 10x dining for 6 months on up to $25K spend Recent better offer: 125K after $6K in the first 6 months + 15x when you Shop Small in the US and at restaurants worldwide on up to $25K in eligible purchases in the first 6 months [Expired 1/20/22] FM Mini Review: This card is absolutely loaded with high end perks. Depending upon your situation, those perks may be worth the annual fee or much more. Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Earning rate: 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel ⚬ 5X points for prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel Noteworthy perks: ⚬ $200 Airline Fee Credit. Up to $200 a year in baggage fees and more at one qualifying airline ⚬ $200 prepaid hotel credit annually valid on Fine Hotels & Resorts and The Hotel Collection bookings. ⚬ Up to $300 in Equinox credits. ⚬ Up to $20 per month rebate for select digital entertainment services (NY Times, ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu, Peacock, Sirius XM, Audible) ⚬ $189 CLEAR fee reimbursement annually. ⚬ Up to $200 for Uber rides annually. Credit and Uber VIP status for Basic Member only ⚬ $300 credit when buying a SoulCycle bike directly from SoulCycle (up to 15 bikes per year) ⚬ $12.95 monthly credit for Walmart+ monthly membership subscription credit. ⚬ Complimentary Uber Eats Pass Membership for up to 12 months (must enroll by 12/31/21) ⚬ Up to $100 in credits annually for purchases at Saks Fifth Avenue (up to $50 in credits semi-annually, enrollment required) ⚬ $100 Global Entry fee reimbursement or $85 TSA Precheck reimbursement once every 5 years ⚬ Airport lounge benefits ⚬ Rental car elite status ⚬ Marriott Gold status ⚬ Hilton HHonors Gold status ⚬ Free Gold card AUs. Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) See also: Amex Platinum Guide |
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express 120K points 120K points after $15K spend in the first 3 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) $695 Annual Fee Alternate offer: There have been some incredible targeted offers. Some have received a mailer for us many as 250K points after $30K in elgibile purchases in the first six months (See this post for more detail). Others people are targeted for an online offer of 160K total points: 150K after $15K spend in the first 3 months + 10K when you add an employee card at the time of application and spend $1K on the employee card in the first 3 months. See if you are targeted here. Recent better offer: 150K after $20K Spend (Targeted) FM Mini Review: This card is absolutely loaded with high end perks. Depending upon your situation, those perks may be worth the annual fee or much more. Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Earning rate: 5X flights and prepaid hotels at AmexTravel.com ⚬ 1.5X points per dollar on eligible purchases of $5000 or more (on up to $2 million of those purchases per year) ⚬ 1.5x on US construction/hardware stores, US electronic goods, and US shipping ⚬ 1X elsewhere ⚬ Terms apply. Noteworthy perks: Up to $200 a year in statement credits for airline incidental fees ⚬ Up to $400 a year in statement credits for Dell purchases ($200 Jan-June; $200 July-Dec) ⚬ Up to $120 in wireless services credits per year ($10 per month) ⚬ Up to $360 per year in credit with Indeed (up to $90 per quarter ⚬ Up to $150 per year in purchases with Adobe for annual prepaid plans for eligible Creative Cloud for teams and Acrobat Pro DC with e-sign ⚬ $100 Global Entry fee reimbursement.⚬ Airport lounge benefits ⚬ Rental car elite status ⚬ Marriott Gold status ⚬ Hilton Gold status. ⚬ $189 CLEAR fee reimbursement annually ⚬ 35% Airline Bonus: Get 35% points back after you Pay With Points for flights with your selected airline (or premium cabin with any airline). Enrollment required for select benefits See also: Amex Platinum Guide |
The Platinum Card® from American Express for Schwab This card is only available to clients that maintain an eligible Schwab brokerage account. Recent better offer: 100K points + 10x when you Shop Small in the US & at restaurants worldwide [Expired 1/20/22] Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Earning rate: ⚬ 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel ⚬ 5X points for prepaid hotels booked through American Express Travel Noteworthy perks: This card includes all of the great perks that come with the American Express Platinum Card, plus: ⚬ Use Membership Rewards® points for deposits by Schwab to your eligible brokerage account. (For example, 10,000 points = $110) ⚬ $100 credit with Schwab holdings of $250,000+ or $200 credit with holdings of $1,000,000+ on approval & each year. See also: Amex Platinum Guide |
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley Recent better offer: 100K points + 10x when you Shop Small in the US & at restaurants worldwide [Expired 1/20/22] FM Mini Review: In my opinion, this is the best of the consumer Amex Platinum cards when you need two cards thanks to Morgan Stanley offering one free authorized user. Unfortunately you do need to have a Morgan Stanley account to apply. Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Earning rate: ⚬ 5X points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel ⚬ 5X prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel Big spend bonus: $500 after $100K cardmember year spend Noteworthy perks: This card includes all of the great perks that come with the American Express Platinum Card, plus: ⚬ 1 Free Authorized User ⚬ Redeem points for 1 cent each into your Morgage Stanley account ⚬ $550 Annual Engagement Bonus for Reserved Clients See also: Amex Platinum Guide |
American Express® Gold Card Alternate offer: Resy Offer: 75K points after $4K in purchases in the first 6 months + 20% back at restaurants for the first 12 months up to $250 back Recent better offer: 90K after $4K in the first 6 months + 20% back at restaurants for the first 12 months up to $250 back [Expired 6/8/22] FM Mini Review: This card offers an awesome return on US supermarket and worldwide dining spend, putting it at or near the top-of-class in both categories. Dining credits and Uber / Uber Eats credits go a long way towards reducing the sting of this card's annual fee. Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Earning rate: 3X points for flights booked with airlines or on amextravel.com ⚬ 4x points at US Supermarkets (up to $25K in purchases, then 1x) ⚬ 4x at restaurants worldwide ⚬ 1X points on other purchases. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) Noteworthy perks: Up to $10 in statement credits monthly with participating dining partners (Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar, Shake Shack, Seamless/Grubhub, Cheesecake Factory) ⚬ $10 monthly Uber or Uber Eats credit (use it or lose it each month) ⚬ $100 hotel credit on qualifying charges on stays of 2 nights or longer, plus a room upgrade upon arrival, if available with The Hotel Collection at americanexpress.com/hc ⚬ Enrollment required for select benefits. |
American Express® Green Card 50K Points + up to $150 back 50K after $2K spend in first 6 months plus 20% back as a statement credit on restaurant purchases worldwide for the first 12 months up to $150 back. Terms apply. See Rates & Fees $150 Annual Fee Recent better offer: This is the best we've seen FM Mini Review: This card is worth considering as your go-to travel card, but only if you value its CLEAR and Lounge Buddy credits. Also note that Amex cards continue to have limited acceptance in many international destinations. Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Earning rate: ⚬ 3X on travel & transit (including flights, hotels, taxis, and rideshares) ⚬ 3X dining ⚬ 1X points on other purchases. Terms apply. See Noteworthy perks: $100 CLEAR credit annually ⚬ $100 LoungeBuddy credit annually ⚬ Complimentary Uber Eats Pass Membership for up to 12 months (must enroll by 12/31/21). Terms Apply. |
American Express® Business Gold Card Alternate offer: Some are targeted for an offer of 130K points after $10K in purchases in the first 3 months. You can see this post for more details Targeted Business Gold offer for 130K (Highly YMMV) Recent better offer: 70K points + up to $300 in statement credits: 70K points after $10K spend in 3 months + up to $150 in statement credits for US shipping purchases and up to $150 in statement credits US advertising purchases. [Expired 4/7/21] FM Mini Review: This card is pricey for one with few perks. Keep only if you make good use of one or two 4X categories. Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Earning rate: Earn 4X on the two categories where your business spends the most each billing cycle from the following categories: ⚬ US purchases at restaurants ⚬ Airfare purchased directly from airlines ⚬ U.S. purchases for advertising in select media ⚬ U.S. purchases at gas stations ⚬ U.S. purchases for shipping ⚬ U.S. computer hardware, software, and cloud computing purchases made directly from select providers. 4X applies to first $150,000 in combined purchases in your two categories each calendar year, 1X point per dollar thereafter and on other purchases. Terms apply. Noteworthy perks: 25% Airline Bonus: Get 25% points back after you Pay With Points for flights with your selected airline (or premium cabin with any airline). Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express Alternate offer: Some people have been targeted for an offer in their online account for 50K points after $15K in purchases in their first 12 months. Recent better offer: 20K after $3K spend in 3 months (Expired 6/21/17) FM Mini Review: 2X rewards for all spend (up to $50K per year) with no annual fee makes this card a winner. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Base 2X (3.1%) Earning rate: 2X Membership Rewards points on all purchases, up to $50K spend per calendar year (then 1X thereafter). Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Business Green Rewards Card from American Express 15K points 15K points after $3K spend in first 3 months. Terms & limitations apply. No Annual Fee First Year, Then $95 Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Earning rate: ⚬ 2X at AmexTravel.com ⚬ 1X points on other purchases. Terms apply. Noteworthy perks: None |
The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express FM Mini Review: Great choice for keeping Membership Rewards points alive if you choose to cancel other Membership Rewards earning cards. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: ⚬ 2x points at US supermarkets, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1x) ⚬ 1x on other purchases Noteworthy perks: ⚬ Make 20 or more purchases in a billing period and get 20% more points, less returns and credits ⚬ Points transferrable to many airline programs (unusual feature for no-fee card) ⚬ Low intro APR: 0% for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers, then a variable rate, currently 13.24% to 24.24% ⚬ $0 balance transfer fee. Balance transfers must be requested within 60 days from account opening. Terms apply. See Rates & Fees |
The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express Alternate offer: Some people click through and find that they are targeted for an offer of 30K points after $2K spend in 3 months. Recent better offer: 30K after $2K in first 3 months FM Mini Review: Thanks to the 50% bonus on points earned, this is, in my opinion, one of the strongest mile-earning cards available. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: ⚬ 3x points at US supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1x) ⚬ 2x points at US gas stations ⚬ 1x points on other purchases. Noteworthy perks: Earn 50% more points: Use your Card 30 or more times on purchases in a billing period and get 50% more points on those purchases less returns and credits. Terms apply. See Rates & Fees |
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American Express Credit Cards / Airlines
Also see: Amex Membership Rewards Credit Cards, Amex Hotel Credit Cards, Amex Cash Back Credit Cards
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Delta SkyMiles® Gold Credit Card from American Express 70K Miles 70K after $2K spend in 3 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) (Offer Expires 8/24/2022) No Annual Fee First Year, Then $99 FM Mini Review: Priority boarding, and free checked bag make this a reasonably good option for Delta flyers who do not have elite status. However, those who can make use of an annual companion certificate would do better with the Delta Platinum card. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 2X Delta ⚬ 2x restaurants worldwide ⚬ 2x US supermarkets Big spend bonus: $100 Delta flight credit after $10K in purchases in a calendar year Noteworthy perks: Priority boarding and first checked bag free on Delta flights. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Credit Card from American Express 90K miles 90K miles after $3K spend in 3 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) (Offer Expires 8/24/2022) $250 Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Good choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of annual companion certificate Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 3X Delta ⚬ 3X purchases made directly with hotels ⚬ 2X restaurants ⚬ 2X US Supermarkets Big spend bonus: Earn 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $25,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, up to two times per year ⚬ Medallion Qualifying Dollar waiver (up to Platinum status) with $25K Noteworthy perks: Domestic economy companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) each year upon card renewal ⚬ Priority boarding ⚬ First checked bag free on Delta flights ⚬ Terms and Limitations Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card 50K Miles 50K miles after $2K spend in the first 3 months. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) No Annual Fee First Year, Then $99 FM Mini Review: Priority boarding and first checked bag free make this a reasonably good option for Delta flyers who do not have elite status. However, those who can make use of an annual companion certificate would do better with the Delta Platinum card. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 2X Delta ⚬ 2X U.S. purchases for advertising in select media ⚬ 2X U.S. shipping purchases ⚬ 2X restaurants Big spend bonus: $100 Delta flight credit after $10K in purchases in a calendar year Noteworthy perks: Priority boarding, and first checked bag free on Delta flights. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Credit Card from American Express 100K Miles 100K Miles after $5K spend in 3 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) (Offer Expires 8/24/2022) $550 Annual Fee Recent better offer: 80K miles + 20K MQMs after $5K spend in the first 3 months + up to $200 statement credit for purchases at select US furnishings stores in first 3 months. [Expired 5/5/21] FM Mini Review: Excellent choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of SkyClub access and companion certificate. Also a good choice for big spenders seeking Delta elite status. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 3X Delta Big spend bonus: Earn 15,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $30,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year, up to four times per year ⚬ Complimentary upgrades ⚬ $100 Global Entry fee credit every 4 years (or 4.5 years for TSA Precheck) ⚬ Medallion Qualifying Dollar waiver (up to Platinum status) with $25K Noteworthy perks: Domestic economy or first class companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) after card renewal ⚬ SkyClub access ⚬ 2 Delta SkyClub one-time guest passes ⚬ Centurion Lounge access when flying Delta ⚬ Complimentary upgrades ⚬ $100 Global Entry fee credit every 4 years (or 4.5 years for TSA Precheck) ⚬ Priority boarding ⚬ First checked bag free on Delta flights. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) See also: Delta Reserve complete guide |
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card 60K Miles + 5K MQMs 60K miles + 5K MQMs after $3K spend in 3 months. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) $250 Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Good choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of annual companion certificate Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 3X Delta ⚬ 3X purchases made directly with hotels ⚬ 1.5X on purchases of $5K or more (max 50K extra miles per year) Big spend bonus: Spend $25,000 in purchases on the Card in a calendar year and earn 10,000 Medallion(R) Qualification Miles (MQMs); spend a total of $50,000 in eligible purchases on the Card in a calendar year and earn an additional 10,000 MQMs ⚬ Medallion Qualifying Dollar waiver (up to Platinum status) with $25K spend across one or more Delta cards (or $250K spend for Diamond status) ⚬ Terms and limitations apply. Noteworthy perks: Domestic economy companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) each year upon card renewal ⚬ Priority boarding ⚬ First checked bag free on Delta flights ⚬ Terms and Limitations Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Delta SkyMiles® Blue Credit Card from American Express 10K miles 10K miles after $500 spend in the first 3 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) No Annual Fee Recent better offer: 10K miles after $500 spend in the first 3 months + up to $200 in statement credits for purchases at select US home furnishings stores in the first 3 months. [Expired 5/5/21] FM Mini Review: This card offers an OK welcome offer for a no-fee card, but many/most other cards offer better return for spend. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 2X restaurants worldwide ⚬ 2X Delta ⚬ 1X on all other eligible purchases Noteworthy perks: 20% statement credit on in-flight purchases of food, beverages, and headsets Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card 60K Miles + 10K MQMs 60K miles + 10K MQMs after $4K spend in 3 months.Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) $550 Annual Fee Recent better offer: 85K miles + 20K MQMs + $200 statement credit after $5K spend in the first 3 months. Terms and limitations apply. [Expired 8/25/21] FM Mini Review: Excellent choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of SkyClub access and companion certificate. Also a good choice for big spenders seeking Delta elite status. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 3X Delta ⚬ 1.5X on all spend per calendar year after spending $150K Big spend bonus: Earn 15K MQMs (towards elite status) after $30K spend up to four times per year ⚬ Throughout 2021, earn an additional 3,750 MQMs with $30K in purchases up to 4 times ⚬ Medallion Qualifying Dollar waiver (up to Platinum status) with $25K spend across one or more Delta cards (or $250K spend for Diamond status) ⚬ After you spend $150K in a calendar year, earn 1.5X miles per dollar on eligible purchases for the rest of the year (excludes Delta purchases after you meet the $150K requirement) ⚬ Terms and limitations apply. Noteworthy perks: Domestic economy or first class companion certificate (subject to taxes & fees) after card renewal ⚬ SkyClub access ⚬ 2 Delta SkyClub one-time guest passes ⚬ Centurion Lounge access when you book your Delta flight with your Reserve card ⚬ Complimentary upgrades ⚬ $100 Global Entry fee credit every 4 years (or 4.5 years for TSA Precheck) ⚬ Priority boarding ⚬ First checked bag free on Delta flights. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) See also: Delta Reserve complete guide |
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American Express Credit Cards / Hotels
Also see: Amex Membership Rewards Cards, Amex Airline Cards, Amex Cash Back Cards
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Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card 2 Free Nights at any Hilton Property Earn 2 Free Night Rewards after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership. Terms apply. $95 Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Easy way to secure Hilton Gold status (which offers free breakfast among other perks). Those who want Diamond status may be better off with the Aspire card. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: ⚬ 12X Hilton spend ⚬ 6X U.S. restaurants, US Supermarkets, and US gas stations ⚬ 3X on all other eligible purchases Big spend bonus: Noteworthy perks: Free Gold status. Diamond status w/ $40K spend. ⚬ 10 free Priority Pass lounge visits per calendar year ⚬ Terms Apply. |
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card 125K points Limited Time Offer: 125K points after $5K of eligible purchases in the first 3 months of card membership. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) (Offer Expires 8/31/2022) $125 Annual Fee Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 6x at Marriott Bonvoy properties ⚬ 4x at restaurants worldwide, U.S. gas stations, wireless telephone services purchased from U.S. suppliers and on U.S. purchases for shipping ⚬ 2x on all other eligible purchases. Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) Big spend bonus: Earn an additional free night (good for one night at a redemption level at or under 35K points, subject to resort fees) after you spend $60K on purchases in a calendar year Noteworthy perks: Complimentary Marriott Gold elite status ⚬ 7% discount off the standard rate for a standard room at participating hotels when you book direct (Terms and Conditions apply). ⚬ 1 Free Night Award every year after your Card renewal month for a one-night redemption level at or under 35K points (subject to resort fees) ⚬ Complimentary premium Internet access at Marriott properties ⚬ Terms Apply (Rates & Fees) See also: Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide |
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card 150K Points + free weekend night 150K after $4K spend in 3 months. Free weekend night every year - first certificate is awarded 8-12 weeks after approval. Terms apply. $450 Annual Fee FM Mini Review: This card is loaded with valuable perks that are more than worth the card's annual fee if you stay in Hilton resorts at least once per year, and other Hilton properties a few times a year.. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: ⚬ 14X Hilton spend ⚬ 7X US restaurants, flights booked directly with airlines or amextravel.com, select car rental companies ⚬ 3X on all other eligible purchases ⚬ Terms & Limitations Apply. Big spend bonus: Second free weekend night after $60K spend in calendar year Noteworthy perks: ⚬Annual Weekend Night Reward upon approval and every year upon renewal ⚬ Free Diamond Status ⚬ Priority Pass w/ 2 free guests ⚬ $250 Hilton Resort Credit per membership year ⚬ $250 Airline Incidental Fee Credit per calendar year ⚬ $100 on-property credit w/ Aspire Card package ⚬ Terms Apply. See Rates & Fees See also: Amex Hilton Aspire In-Depth Review |
Hilton Honors American Express Card Up to 130K points Earn up to 130K points: Earn 80K after $1K spend in 3 months + earn an additional 50K after $5K total spend in the first 6 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) No Annual Fee FM Mini Review: This card isn't particularly rewarding, but it's good to keep primarily for targeted Amex upgrade offers to the Surpass card. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: ⚬ 7X Hilton spend ⚬ 5X US restaurants, US Supermarkets, and US gas stations ⚬ 3X on all other eligible purchases Big spend bonus: Gold elite status with $20K calendar year spend Noteworthy perks: ⚬ Free Silver status; Gold status with $20K spend. ⚬ Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Hilton Honors American Express Business Card 130K points Earn 130K points after $3K spend in 3 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) $95 Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Easy way to secure Hilton Gold status (which offers free breakfast among other perks). Amex business cards do not count towards 5/24 status so will not hurt chances of applying for Chase cards. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: ⚬ 12X Hilton spend ⚬ 6X on Select Business & Travel Purchases (flights booked directly with airlines or Amex Travel; car rentals booked directly from select car rental companies; US restaurants; US gas stations; wireless telephone services purchased directly from US service provider; US shipping purchases) ⚬ 3X on all other eligible purchases Big spend bonus: Noteworthy perks: ⚬ Free Gold status. Diamond status w/ $40K spend. ⚬ 10 free Priority Pass lounge visits per calendar year ⚬ Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card Recent better offer: 100K + 1 free night award after $5K spend in 3 months [Expired 5/18/22] FM Mini Review: Decent ultra-premium option for Marriott fans, but Hilton fans may prefer the ultra-premium Hilton Aspire card. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Earning rate: 3X airfare charged by airline; 3X US restaurants, 6X Marriott; 2X on all other eligible purchases Big spend bonus: Platinum Elite status with $75K calendar year spend Noteworthy perks: ⚬ 50K Free Night Award each year upon renewal ⚬ $300 Marriott statement credit per membership year ⚬ Gold Elite status ⚬ 15 elite nights credit ⚬ Priority Pass Select with 2 free guests ⚬ Global Entry fee credit ⚬ Free premium internet at Marriott properties See also: Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide |
American Express, Bank Of America, Barclays, Capital One, Chase, Citi, Discover, TD Bank, US Bank, Wells Fargo, Other
American Express Credit Cards / Cash
Also see: Amex Membership Rewards Cards, Amex Airline Cards, Amex Hotel Cards
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Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express Up to $350 back Up to $350 back: $200 back after $2K in the first 6 months + 10% back at restaurants for the first 6 months up to $150 back. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) No Annual Fee Card Type: Amex Credit Card Base 1% Gas 3% Grocery 3% Shop 3% Earning rate: ⚬ 3% cash back at US supermarkets up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%) ⚬ 3% cash back at US gas stations on up to $6,000 per year, then 1%. ⚬ 3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases on up to $6,000 per year, then 1% ⚬ 1% cash back on other purchases ⚬ Terms apply. Noteworthy perks: Get $7 back each month after using your Blue Cash Every Day card to spend $13.99 or more each month on an eligible subscription to The Disney Bundle. Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card $250 statement credit Earn a $250 statement credit after $3K in purchases in the first 3 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) No Annual Fee Card Type: Amex Credit Card Base 2% Earning rate: 2% cash back on all purchases, up to $50K spend per calendar year (then 1% thereafter). Terms apply. |
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express $350 back $350 cash back as a statement credit after $3K in the first 6 months. Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) $95 Annual Fee Recent better offer: Up to $350: 10% cash back on purchases at U.S. Restaurants in the first 6 months, up to $200 back. Plus, earn $150 back after $1K spend in 3 months. (Expired 5/3/17) FM Mini Review: Solid cash back option, especially for those who spend a lot at US Supermarkets and US gas stations Card Type: Amex Credit Card Base 1% Travel 3% Gas 3% Grocery 6% Shop 3% Other 6% Earning rate: ⚬ 6% cash back at US supermarkets up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%) ⚬ 6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions. ⚬ 3% Cash Back on transit (includes taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more). 3% cash back US gas stations ⚬ 1% cash back on other purchases ⚬ Terms apply. Noteworthy perks: Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Schwab Investor Card® from American Express FM Mini Review: The Schwab Investor card offers a decent return via the intro offer, but it isn't very rewarding for ongoing spend. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Base 1.5% Earning rate: 1.5% on all eligible purchases Noteworthy perks: Cash back is automatically deposited into your eligible Schwab account. |
American Express Cash Magnet® Card Card Type: Amex Base 1.5% Earning rate: 1.5% on all eligible purchases Noteworthy perks: See rates & fees. |
Morgan Stanley Blue Cash Preferred® American Express Card $300 back $300 cash back as a statement credit after $3K in the first 6 months. Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) $95 Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Solid cash back option, especially for those who spend a lot at US Supermarkets and US gas stations Card Type: Amex Credit Card Base 1% Travel 3% Gas 3% Grocery 6% Shop 3% Other 6% Earning rate: ⚬ 6% cash back at US supermarkets up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%) ⚬ 6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions. ⚬ 3% Cash Back on transit (includes taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more). 3% cash back US gas stations ⚬ 1% cash back on other purchases ⚬ Terms apply. Big spend bonus: $100 after $15K card membership year spend Noteworthy perks: Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) |
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card $125 Amazon Gift Card Eligible Prime members get a $125 Amazon Gift Card upon approval. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees) No Annual Fee FM Mini Review: For Amazon Prime members, this is a great card for Amazon, AWS, and Whole Foods purchases. Note though that Chase and Synchrony offer similar consumer cards. Card Type: Amex Credit Card Base 1% Dine 2% Gas 2% Grocery 5% Shop 5% Phone 2% Brand 5% Other 2% Earning rate: Prime Members: 5% in Amazon rewards on US purchases at Amazon Business, AWS, Amazon.com, Whole Foods on up to $120K in purchases per calendar year, then 1% ⚬ 2% Back in Amazon rewards at US restaurants, US gas stations, and on US wireless telephone services ⚬ 1% back on all other purchases |
The Plum Card® from American Express Up to $600 Earn a $200 statement credit after each $10,000 you spend on the card, up to $30,000, in the first 3 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees) $250 Annual Fee Card Type: Amex Pay Over Time Card Noteworthy perks: Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees) |
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Bank of America Credit Cards
| BOA App Tips |
3/12 Rule: Difficult to get approved if you’ve opened 3 or more cards with any bank in past 12 months (7 cards in 12 months for those with deposit accounts) | To get same card again, some cards require waiting 24 months from opening. Others require waiting 24 months from closing. | Consumer card applications: Limit 2 per rolling 2 months, 3 per rolling 12 months, and 4 per rolling 24 months. | Hard inquiries are usually combined into 1 when initiated within 30 days but there have been reports of TransUnion not combining. YMMV. | BOA appears to be enforcing a 5 personal card limit |
| Click here to check your application status If denied, call reconsideration here: 800-354-0401 (8am-7pm ET Mon-Fri); 866-695-6598 (business cards); |
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Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard 70K miles + 100XP points 70K miles + 40XP after $2K in the first 90 days + 60XP points upon approval $89 Annual Fee Alternate offer: Going through the steps to make a dummy booking at the Air France website may result in an offer that also includes a $100 statement credit. Card Type: Mastercard World Elite Earning rate: 3X on Air France, KLM, and SkyTeam purchases ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else Big spend bonus: 5K after anniversary when you spend $50 or more the previous year ⚬ 40XP points towards status after anniversary when you spend $15K or more the previous year Noteworthy perks: 20 Experience Points every year; Miles don't expire as long as you make a purchase once every 2 years. |
Alaska Airlines Visa Business Card 70K miles + Companion Fare 70K miles + Companion Fare ($99 + taxes) after $4K spend in 90 days $75 Annual Fee Recent better offer: None. This is the best offer we've seen. FM Mini Review: Alaska miles are quite valuable so this offer is better than it appears Card Type: Visa Earning rate: ⚬ 3X Alaska Airlines ⚬ 1X elsewhere Noteworthy perks: ⚬ $121 companion pass every year ⚬ Free first checked bag for you and up to six other passengers on your reservation |
Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard 60K Points + $100 Voucher 60K points plus $100 companion voucher after $1K spend in 90 days No Annual Fee First Year, Then $79 Card Type: Masrercard World Elite Earning rate: 3X Spirit ⚬ 2X dining & grocery ⚬ 1X everywhere else Big spend bonus: ⚬ $100 Companion Flight Voucher EACH anniversary after making at least $5,000 in purchases within the prior year Earn ⚬ 1 SQP (towards elite status) for each $10 of spend Noteworthy perks: Waived redemption fees ⚬ Points Pooling ⚬ 25% in-flight food & beverage rebate ⚬ No points expiration ⚬ No foreign transaction fees ⚬ Zone 2 priority boarding |
Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard Up to 65K miles Up to 65K miles: 60K after $2K spend in first 90 days plus 5K after adding 2 authorized users $90 Annual Fee Card Type: Mastercard World Elite Earning rate: 3X Virgin Atlantic ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else Big spend bonus: Companion award ticket with $25K annual spend ⚬ 7,500 bonus points with $15K cardmember year spend + an additional 7,500 points with $25K cardmember year spend ⚬ 25 tier points towards elite status per $2,500 spend (max 50 tier points per month). See also: Virgin Atlantic World Elite Mastercard Deep Dive: Maximize Earnings and Status |
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature 40K miles + $100 statement credit + Companion Fare 40K miles + $100 statement credit + Companion Fare ($0 fare + taxes) after $3K spend in 3 months $75 Annual Fee Recent better offer: Up to 67K miles: 42K miles + Companion Fare ($99 + taxes) after $2K spend in 3 months + 25K miles after $8K total purchases in first 6 months [Expired during 2021] FM Mini Review: Alaska miles are quite valuable so this offer is better than it appears Card Type: Visa Signature Earning rate: ⚬ 3X Alaska Airlines ⚬ 1X elsewhere Noteworthy perks: ⚬ $121 companion pass every year ⚬ Free first checked bag for you and up to six other passengers on your reservation |
Sonesta World Mastercard 65K points 60K points after $1K spend in 90 days plus 5K points for adding an authorized user No Annual Fee First Year, Then $75 FM Mini Review: Best for those who stay often at Sonesta hotels Card Type: Mastercard World Earning rate: 2X airfare, car rental and dining ⚬ 3X Sonesta Big spend bonus: 30K bonus points with $7.5K cardmember year spend Noteworthy perks: Instant upgrade to Sonesta Travel Pass Elite (free club access or continental breakfast plus other perks) |
Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card Card Type: Mastercard Base 1.5X (1.5%) Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere; Earn up to 2.625% back everywhere with Bank of America Platinum Honors status. Note that you'll need Preferred Rewards on the business side ("Preferred Rewards for Business") to earn a greater return. Noteworthy perks: Up to 75% bonus for Preferred Rewards for Business banking customers |
Bank of America Premium Rewards FM Mini Review: This card has best-in-class earnings for those with $100K+ invested with BOA. With that level of investment, you would earn 3.5X travel & dining and 2.62X everywhere else. Card Type: Visa Signature Base 1.5% Travel 2% Dine 2% Earning rate: ⚬ 2X travel and dining ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else Noteworthy perks: ⚬ $100 annual airline incidentals fee reimbursement ⚬ $100 Airport Security Statement Credit towards TSA Pre✓ ® or Global Entry Application fee, every four years ⚬ Up to 75% bonus for Preferred Rewards banking customers |
Bank of America Business Advantage Cash Rewards Mastercard Recent better offer: $750 after $5K spend in 90 days [Expired 9/1/21] Card Type: Mastercard Base 1% Travel 3% Dine 2% Gas 3% Phone 3% Office 3% Biz 3% Earning rate: 2% on dining plus 3% on 1 choice from: gas stations (default), office supply stores, travel, TV/telecom & wireless, computer services or business consulting services (for the first $50,000 in combined choice/dining purchases each calendar year, 1% thereafter) and 1% everywhere else. Noteworthy perks: When you're a Business Advantage Relationship Rewards client, you can get up to 75% rewards bonus on every purchase you make. This means that you can earn up to 5.25% with this card! Your rewards bonus is based on your enrolled tier – Gold 25%; Platinum 50%; or Platinum Honors 75%. |
Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite FM Mini Review: With $100K+ invested with BOA / Merrill Edge or Merrill Lynch, you would earn 3.5X travel & dining and 2.62X everywhere else. With the 20% discount on flights booked via the BOA Travel Center, this card effectively earns 4.375% on travel & dining and 3.28% back everywhere else when used toward flights for those with Platinum Honors status. Card Type: Visa Infinite Base 1.5% Travel 2% Dine 2% Earning rate: ⚬ 2X travel and dining ⚬ 1.5X everywhere else Noteworthy perks: $300 annual airline incidentals fee reimbursement ⚬ $150 lifestyle conveniences reimbursement (streaming services, food delivery, fitness subscriptions and rideshare services) ⚬ $100 Airport Security Statement Credit towards TSA Pre✓ ® or Global Entry Application fee, every four years ⚬ Up to 75% bonus for Preferred Rewards banking customers ⚬ 20% discount when redeeming points for domestic or international airfare in any cabin class through Bank of America Travel Center or concierge |
Royal Caribbean® Visa Signature® Credit Card 10K points + $200 statement credit 10K points + $200 statement credit after $1K spend in 90 days No Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Points are worth $0.01 each toward onboard credit or cruise purchase with Royal Caribbean. You can earn a max of 540,000 points per year. Points expire 5 years after the month in which they are earned regardless of acivity. This card offers very poor value for ongoing spend and you may earn a more valuable welcome bonus with less required spend with other cards. Card Type: Visa Signature Earning rate: 2x Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara |
Celebrity Cruises® Visa Signature® Credit Card 10K points + $200 statement credit 10K points after first purchase in 90 days plus $200 statement credit after $1K in purchases in 90 days No Annual Fee FM Mini Review: Points are worth $0.01 each toward onboard credit or cruise purchase with Celebrity. You can earn a max of 540,000 points per year. Points expire 5 years after the month in which they are earned regardless of acivity. This card offers very poor value for ongoing spend and you may earn a more valuable welcome bonus with less required spend with other cards. Card Type: Visa Signature Earning rate: 2x Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Azamara |
BOA Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard Card Type: Mastercard World Earning rate: 1.5X everywhere; 3X for travel booked through BOA's travel center Noteworthy perks: When you're a Business Advantage Relationship Rewards client, you can get up to 75% rewards bonus on every purchase you make. Your rewards bonus is based on your enrolled tier – Gold 25%; Platinum 50%; or Platinum Honors 75% |
Bank of America Travel Rewards Card Type: Visa Signature Earning rate: 1.5X everywhere; 3X for travel booked through BOA's travel center Noteworthy perks: Up to 75% bonus for Preferred Rewards banking customers See also: Bank of America cards: awesome if you've got $100K lying around |
Norwegian Cruise Line® World Mastercard® FM Mini Review: Points are worth $0.01 each toward onboard credit or cruise purchase with Norwegian. Note that points expire 5 years after they are earned regardless of activity. This card offers very poor value for ongoing spend after meeting the welcome bonus requirements. Interestingly, it appears to be eligible for Bank of America Preferred Rewards, which would increase the bonus categories by as much as 75% for those with Bank of America's top-tier Platinum Honors. Card Type: Mastercard World Earning rate: 3x Norwegian cruise line purchases ⚬ 2x air and hotel |
BOA Platinum Business Visa FM Mini Review: No rewards on everyday purchases, but a nice sign-up bonus for a no annual fee card. Card Type: Visa Platinum |
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Card Type: Visa Signature Base 1.5X (1.5%) Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere; Earn up to 2.625% back everywhere with Bank of America Platinum Honors status Noteworthy perks: Up to 75% bonus for Preferred Rewards banking customers |
Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Recent better offer: $200 back after $500 spend in 90 days [Expired 1/19] Card Type: Visa Signature Base 1% Travel 3% Dine 3% Gas 3% Grocery 2% Shop 3% Other 3% Earning rate: 3% back on your choice of the following: gas, online shopping, dining, travel, drugstores, home improvement & furnishings (can choose a new category monthly). ⚬ 2% back at grocery stores & wholesale clubs ⚬ 1% back everywhere else. 2% and 3% rewards are capped at $2500 in combined purchases per quarter Noteworthy perks: Up to 75% bonus for Preferred Rewards banking customers |
AAA Member Rewards Visa Signature Card Card Type: Visa Signature Base 1% Travel 3% Gas 2% Grocery 2% Shop 2% Brand 3% Other 2% Earning rate: 3% travel & AAA ⚬ 2% gas, grocery store, wholesale club and drugstore purchases ⚬ 1% back everywhere else Noteworthy perks: No foreign transaction fees |
Free Spirit Travel Mastercard Card Type: Masrercard World Earning rate: 2X Spirit Big spend bonus: ⚬ 5K bonus miles each anniversary when you spend $10K within prior year Noteworthy perks: Points Pooling ⚬ 25% in-flight food & beverage rebate ⚬ No points expiration ⚬ No foreign transaction fees ⚬ Zone 2 priority boarding |
Allegiant World Mastercard® Credit Card Alternate offer: You may be targeted for an offer including a $100 statement credit during a dummy booking. FM Mini Review: Points are worth $0.01 each toward airfare and do not expire unless you cancel the card. If you cancel the card, you forfeit all points. Between that policy and the annual fee, this card probably isn't worth it in most scenarios. Card Type: Mastercard World Earning rate: 3x Allegiant ⚬ 2x dining Noteworthy perks: Priority Boarding and one free beverage every time you fly Allegiant and show your card. ⚬ BOGO airfare when you use your card to buy a vacation package with at least a 4-night hotel stay or 7-day car rental on a single itinerary |
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Barclays
| Barclays App Tips |
No known rules against getting same card & bonus again, but getting approved may be difficult. | Hard inquiries combined into 1 when approved same day |
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JetBlue Business Card Recent better offer: Expired 2/4/21: 100K after $6K spend FM Mini Review: This card is almost identical to the JetBlue Plus card except that this one earns 2X at office supply stores rather than grocery stores. Both cards are great choices for JetBlue flyers. Card Type: Mastercard Earning rate: ⚬ 2X restaurants and office supply stores ⚬ 6X JetBlue ⚬ 1X everywhere else Big spend bonus: Earn Mosaic elite status with $50,000 calendar year spend. Mosaic status good for rest of calendar year and all of next year. Noteworthy perks: ⚬ Free checked bag ⚬ 5000 bonus points every anniversary ⚬ 10% point rebate on awards ⚬ $100 statement credit w/ purchase of travel package ⚬ 50% savings on in-flight purchases See also: Barclaycard JetBlue offers are live and worth a look |
AAdvantage® AviatorTM Business MasterCard® Recent better offer: 80K miles + $95 statement credit after $2K in spend - expired 7/31/22 Card Type: Mastercard Earning rate: ⚬ 2X AA, office supply, telecommunications services, and at car rental agencies ⚬ 1X everywhere else Big spend bonus: $99 companion certificate with $30K account year spend Noteworthy perks: ⚬ First checked bag free ⚬ Preferred boarding ⚬ 5% bonus on miles earned the previous year after AF is paid ⚬ 25% statement credit on in-flight purchases |
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite MasterCard Card Type: Mastercard World Elite Earning rate: ⚬ 2X AA ⚬ 1X everywhere else Big spend bonus: Earn $99 + tax domestic companion certificate with $20K membership year spend. Noteworthy perks: First checked bag free ⚬ Preferred boarding for the primary cardmember and up to 4 companions traveling on the same reservation ⚬ 25% off in-flight purchases ⚬ $25 wifi credit per membership year ⚬ Flight cents: round up purchases to earn more miles |
The Hawaiian Airlines® Business MasterCard® issued by Barclays Card Type: Mastercard World Elite Earning rate: 3X Hawaiian Airlines ⚬ 2x gas, dining, and office supply stores ⚬ 1x everywhere else Big spend bonus: Earn up to 40,000 annual bonus miles — 20k miles with $50-$99k annual spend or 40k miles with $100k or more annual spend; Noteworthy perks: One-time 50% off a companion discount on roundtrip coach travel between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines |
Barclays JetBlue Plus Mastercard Alternate offer: You could get a bonus 5K miles for using an employee code. Details here. Recent better offer: Expired 2/4/21: 100K after $6K spend FM Mini Review: Frequent JetBlue travelers should seriously consider this card for its terrific perks. The combination of the 10% rebate on awards and the annual 5,000 point bonus make this card a keeper. Card Type: Mastercard World Elite Earning rate: 2X restaurants and grocery ⚬ 6X JetBlue ⚬ 1X everywhere else Big spend bonus: Earn Mosaic elite status with $50,000 calendar year spend. Mosaic status good for rest of calendar year and all of next year. Noteworthy perks: ⚬ Free checked bag ⚬ 5000 bonus points every anniversary ⚬ 10% point rebate on awards ⚬ $100 statement credit w/ purchase of travel package ⚬ 50% savings on in-flight purchases See also: Barclaycard JetBlue offers are live and worth a look |
Lufthansa Miles & More® Premier World MasterCard® issued by Barclays Up to 75K miles Up to 75K miles: 50K after $3K spend in 90 days + 25K miles after $20K spend in first year $89 Annual Fee Recent better offer: None. This is the best we've seen. Card Type: Mastercard World Earning rate: 2X Miles & More Noteworthy perks: Cardmembers receive a companion ticket and two complimentary Lufthansa Business Lounge vouchers after first purchase and each year after paying the annual fee |
Frontier Airlines World MasterCard® Up to 60K miles Up to 60K miles: 40K after $500 spend in 90 days plus 20K after $2K in the first 6 months. No Annual Fee First Year, Then $79 Card Type: Mastercard World Earning rate: 5X at FlyFrontier.com ⚬ 3X restaurants Big spend bonus: $100 discount voucher after $2,500 in annual spend. ⚬ Elite 20K status (free bag & seat selection) w/ $20K calendar year spend ⚬ Elite 50K (adds family seating & free seat selection for up to 8 companions) with $50K calendar year spend ⚬ Elite 100K status (adds "theWORKS" bundle for primary cardmember & up to 8 traveling companions) with $100K calendar year spend Noteworthy perks: ⚬ Keep miles from expiring with one purchase every six months. ⚬ No award redemption fee when taxes/fees are paid for with the card. |
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card Up to 75K Points Up to 75K points: 65K points after $2K spend in first 90 days + 10K points after 1st purchase on an empoloyee card $95 Annual Fee Recent better offer: Expired 10/14/21: 90K after $2K spend FM Mini Review: Excellent earning rate at gas stations and Wyndham hotels. Diamond status plus 15K annual bonus makes this card a keeper. Card Type: Visa Signature Earning rate: 8X Wyndham & gas ⚬ 5X marketing, advertising, and utilities (telecommunications, cable, satellite, electric, gas, heating oil and water) ⚬ 1X everywhere else Noteworthy perks: 15,000 points each anniversary year ⚬ Diamond status ⚬ 10% discount on free night awards ⚬ Cardmember discount on paid stays ⚬ No foreign transaction fees See also: Wyndham Earner credit cards review: Surprisingly strong |
Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard Card Type: Mastercard World Elite Earning rate: 3X Emirates ⚬ 2X airfare, hotel, and car rentals ⚬ 1X everywhere else Big spend bonus: Maintain Emirates Skywards Silver status with $20K spend per membership year (Silver status offers cardmember lounge access to Emirates Business Class lounges in Dubai only) Noteworthy perks: 25% discount when buying miles ⚬ No foreign transaction fees |
The Hawaiian Airlines® World Elite MasterCard® issued by Barclays Card Type: Mastercard World Elite Earning rate: 3X Hawaiian Airlines ⚬ 2x gas, dining, and grocery stores ⚬ 1x everywhere else Noteworthy perks: Free checked bag ⚬ One time 50% off companion ticket ⚬ $100 off a companion ticket for roundtrip coach travel between Hawaii and North America on Hawaiian Airlines at each account anniversary |
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card Recent better offer: Expired 10/14/21: 90K after $2K spend FM Mini Review: Not bad, but the business version is better. Card Type: Visa Signature or Platinum Earning rate: 6X Wyndham & gas ⚬ 4X restaurants & grocery ⚬ 1X everywhere else Noteworthy perks: 7,500 points each anniversary year ⚬ Platinum status ⚬ 10% discount on free night awards ⚬ Cardmember discount on paid stays ⚬ No foreign transaction fees See also: Wyndham Earner credit cards review: Surprisingly strong |
Wyndham Rewards Earner Card Recent better offer: Expired 10/14/21: 60K after $2K spend FM Mini Review: Sign up for the bonus. Keep for the 10% award discount. Card Type: Visa Signature or Platinum Earning rate: ⚬ 5X Wyndham & gas ⚬ 2X restaurants & grocery ⚬ 1X everywhere else Big spend bonus: 7,500 points each anniversary year after $15K spend Noteworthy perks: Gold status ⚬ 10% discount on free night awards ⚬ Cardmember discount on paid stays ⚬ No foreign transaction fees See also: Wyndham Earner credit cards review: Surprisingly strong |
JetBlue Card Recent better offer: 9/2017: 15K after $1K spend FM Mini Review: Not bad for a fee-free airline card. Card Type: Mastercard World Earning rate: ⚬ 2X restaurants and grocery ⚬ 3X JetBlue ⚬ 1X everywhere else⚬ Noteworthy perks: 50% savings on eligible inflight purchases including cocktails, food and movies. See also: Barclaycard JetBlue offers are live and worth a look |
Choice Privileges® Visa Signature® Card issued by Barclays Recent better offer: Up to 75K points + 4x everywhere: 50K after $1K spend in 90 days + 25K after $2K total spend in 180 days. 2 additional points per dollar for all spend until December 31, 2021 (for a total of 4 points per dollar on everyday purchases) [Expired 9/21] Card Type: Visa Signature Earning rate: 5X at Choice Hotels and on purchases of Choice Hotels points or gift cards ⚬ 2X everywhere else Big spend bonus: Earn 8,000 annual bonus points after $10,000 in annual spend Noteworthy perks: Automatic Gold status |
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard Card Type: Mastercard World Elite Earning rate: 3X Emirates ⚬ 2X airfare, hotel, and car rentals ⚬ 1X everywhere else Big spend bonus: 10K bonus miles with $30K spend per membership year ⚬ Maintain Emirates Skywards Gold status with $40K spend per membership year (Gold status offers cardmember and guest lounge access to Emirates Business Class lounges worldwide) Noteworthy perks: Priority Pass Select ⚬ Global Entry Fee Credit ⚬ 25% discount when buying miles ⚬ No foreign transaction fees |
PRICELINE REWARDS VISA® CARD FM Mini Review: This card could be decent for an easy cash back bonus or if you spend a lot at Priceline.com, but there are much more rewarding options for ongoing everyday spend. Card Type: Visa Base 1% Brand 5% Earning rate: Earn 5x on eligible Priceline.com purchases Noteworthy perks: Get 10% points back when you redeem points for eligible Priceline.com or travel purchases of $25 or more |
Upromise World MasterCard® issued by Barclays FM Mini Review: This card could be decent for an easy cash back bonus, but there are much more rewarding options for ongoing everyday spend. Card Type: Mastercard Base 1.25% Earning rate: Earn 1.529% back on your purchases when your Upromise Program account is linked to an eligible College Savings Plan or 1.25% if it is not. Noteworthy perks: When your Upromise Program account is directly linked to an eligible 529 College Savings plan, you'll receive a 1.529% cash back (otherwise, you get 1.25% back) |
AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard® Card Type: Mastercard Base 1% Gas 3% Other 3% Earning rate: 3% drugstores and gas stations ⚬ 2% medical expenses ⚬ 1% everywhere else |
AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard® Card Type: Mastercard Base 1% Travel 3% Dine 2% Earning rate: 3% airfare, hotel stays, and car rentals ⚬ 2% restaurants ⚬ 1% everywhere else |
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Capital One
| Capital One App Tips |
There is no known rule against getting the same card and bonus again even if you still have the card open | Must wait 6 months after application before applying for another Capital One card | Most credit inquiries go through all 3 bureaus | You can have max 2 Capital One personal cards (not counting co-brands) |
| To check application status, call (800) 903-9177 or (877) 277-5901 If denied, call reconsideration here: (800) 625-7866 |
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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Recent better offer: 100K: 50K after $3K in the first 3 months + 20K after $20K in the first 6 months [Expired 7/19/21] FM Mini Review: This card earns 2 "miles" per dollar, which are worth exactly 1 cent each toward travel. This makes the return on spend similar to a 2% cash back card (though in this case you must redeem your miles to offset travel in order to get 1 cent per mile). One big advantage over cash back: Capital One allows transfering their "miles" to airline miles & hotel points. Card Type: Visa Signature Earning rate: 2X everywhere ⚬ 5X on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel Noteworthy perks: Receive up to $100 application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® ⚬ Redeem miles for travel at value of 1 cent per mile ⚬ Convert "miles" to airline miles & hotel points ⚬ No foreign transaction fees ⚬ 2 complimentary visits per year to Capital One or Plaza Premium Lounges |
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Recent better offer: Expired 3/14/22: 100K after $10K spend in 6 months + $200 credit for vacation rental spend in first year FM Mini Review: This card offers annual rebates that easily mitigate the fee for those who travel often and could be worth it for the lounge access and travel protections given the cost/benefit ratio. Authorized users are free and also get access to perks like Priority Pass, Capital One Lounges, Plaza Premium lounges, and Hertz President's Circle status. The card earns 2 "miles" per dollar on most purchases just like the Capital One Venture Rewards card, which are worth exactly 1 cent each toward travel. This makes the return on most spend similar to a 2% cash back card (though in this case you must redeem your miles to offset travel in order to get 1 cent per mile). One big advantage over cash back: Capital One allows transfering their "miles" to airline miles & hotel points. Card Type: Visa Infinite Earning rate: 10X on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel ⚬ 5x on flights booked via Capital One travel. ⚬ 2X everywhere else. Noteworthy perks: Up to $300 in statement credits annually for bookings made through Capital One Travel ⚬ 10,000 bonus miles each year starting at first anniversary ⚬ Receive up to $100 application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck® ⚬ Priority Pass Select lounge access ⚬ Plaza Premium lounge access ⚬ Cell phone insurance ⚬ Trip delay / cancellation insurance ⚬ Primary CDW coverage Redeem miles for travel at value of 1 cent per mile ⚬ Convert "miles" to airline miles & hotel points ⚬ No foreign transaction fees |
Capital One Spark Miles for Business 50K Miles Earn a one-time bonus of 50,000 miles once you spend $4,500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening No Annual Fee First Year, Then $95 Note: Most Capital One Business credit cards (including this one) DO count against Chase's 5/24 Rule Recent better offer: Earn up to 200K "miles": 50K after $5K spend in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional 150K after $50K spend in the first 6 months from account opening [Expired 1/27/20 and breifly available in 2021] FM Mini Review: This card is similar to the Spark Cash Plus card, but it has the advantage that "miles" earned with this card can be transferred to a large number of airline & hotel programs. Card Type: Mastercard Earning rate: 2X everywhere ⚬ Earn 5X miles on hotel and rental car Noteworthy perks: Redeem miles for travel at value of 1 cent per mile ⚬ Convert "miles" to airline miles & hotel points ⚬ No foreign transaction fees ⚬ Fee credit for either $85 TSA Pre✓® application fee or $100 Global Entry application fee |
Capital One Spark Cash Select – $500 Cash Bonus $500 Cash Back Earn a $500 bonus when you spend $4,500 in the first 3 months of account opening No Annual Fee FM Mini Review: This is a good option for business owners looking for simple cash back rewards with no annual fee. If you spend $30,000 or more per year, though, you would be better off with the 2% Spark Cash Plus card. Card Type: Mastercard Base 1.5% Travel 5% Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel Noteworthy perks: No foreign transaction fees |
Capital One Spark Cash Plus Up to $1,000 Earn up to a $1,000 cash bonus; $500 once you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months, and $500 once you spend $50,000 in the first 6 months of account opening $150 Annual Fee Note: This card is not expected to count against Chase's 5/24 Rule Recent better offer: Expired 3/14/22: $3K after $50K spend in 6 months FM Mini Review: This may be a good option for business owners who prefer simple cash back rewards. Card Type: Mastercard Base 2% Travel 5% Earning rate: 2% everywhere ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel Big spend bonus: Earn a $200 cash bonus each year you spend $200,000 or more on the card Noteworthy perks: No foreign transaction fees ⚬ No preset spending limit |
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card FM Mini Review: Decent welcome bonus for a fee-free card, but other cards offer better rewards for ongoing spend. Card Type: Mastercard Earning rate: 1.25X everywhere ⚬ 5X on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel Noteworthy perks: Redeem miles for travel at value of 1 cent per mile ⚬ Convert "miles" to airline miles & hotel points ⚬ No foreign transaction fees |
Capital One Spark Miles Select Business Credit Card FM Mini Review: This card is similar to the Spark Cash Select for Business, but rewards are intended to be used to offset travel purchases. This is a good option for business owners who prefer simple rewards with no annual fee, and who value free travel over cash back. If you spend more than $19K per year, though, go for the 2X Spark Miles card. Card Type: Mastercard Earning rate: 1.5X everywhere ⚬ Earn 5X miles on hotel and rental car bookings through Capital One Travel Noteworthy perks: Redeem miles for travel at value of 1 cent per mile ⚬ Convert "miles" to airline miles & hotel points ⚬ No foreign transaction fees |
Capital One Savor $300 Cash Back Earn a one time bonus: $300 after $3K spend in 3 months from account opening No Annual Fee First Year, Then $95 FM Mini Review: Excellent cash back card for dining and entertainment spend. Card Type: Mastercard Base 1% Travel 5% Dine 4% Grocery 3% Other 4% Earning rate: 4% cash back on dining, entertainment, and popular streaming services ⚬ 3% at grocery stores ⚬ 1% everywhere else ⚬ 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases and tickets at Vivid Seats ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel Noteworthy perks: No foreign transaction fees |
Capital One Quicksilver FM Mini Review: While you can do better with a no-fee 2% cash back card, the Quicksilver card often offers excellent discounts with popular services such as Uber or Spotify. Card Type: Mastercard Base 1.5% Travel 5% Other 5% Earning rate: 1.5% everywhere ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel Noteworthy perks: No foreign transaction fees |
Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card Card Type: Mastercard Base 1% Travel 5% Dine 3% Grocery 3% Other 3% Earning rate: 3% on dining, entertainment, select streaming services, and purchases at grocery stores ⚬ 1% everywhere else ⚬ 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases and tickets at Vivid Seats ⚬ 5% on hotels and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel Noteworthy perks: No foreign transaction fees |
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Chase Credit Cards
| Chase App Tips |
Must wait 24 months after previous bonus to signup for same card. Sapphire cards require 48 months. No wait required for Ink cards. | Better offers may be available. Click for details. | 5/24 Rule: Difficult to get approved if you’ve opened 5 or more cards in past 24 months | Hard inquiries combined into 1 when approved same day | Usual max 2 new cards per month (but rule seems to vary) |
| Shut-Down Caution: Signing up for new Chase cards can lead to Chase reviewing your accounts. This may lead to Chase shutting down all of your accounts if you appear to be a credit risk. See this post for details and recommendations: Why Chase shutdowns have increased and how to avoid them. | |||||
| Call (888) 338-2586 to check your application status If denied, call reconsideration here:1-888-270-2127 for both personal and business cards |
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Chase Credit Cards / Ultimate Rewards
Also see: Chase Airline Cards, Chase Hotel Cards, Chase Cash Back Cards
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Chase Ink Business Preferred Card See: How to sign up for Chase Ink cards Recent better offer: 80K after $5K spend. Many preferred the 80K offer due to the much lower spend requirement FM Mini Review: Great card for signup bonus and 3X categories. Also consider the fee-free Ink Business Cash for its 5X categories, and the fee-free Ink Business Unlimited to earn 1.5X everywhere. Card Type: Visa Signature Business Earning rate: 3X travel, shipping, internet, cable, phone, and advertising with social media sites (up to $150K spend per year) ⚬ 5X Lyft through March 2025 Noteworthy perks: ⚬ Points worth 25% more when redeemed for travel ⚬ Transfer points to airline & hotel partners ⚬ Cell phone protection against theft or damage See also: Chase Ultimate Rewards Complete Guide |
Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card FM Mini Review: Great signup bonus for a fee-free card. Good option for earning 1.5X everywhere. Good companion card to Ink Business Preferred, Sapphire Reserve or Sapphire Preferred. Card Type: Visa Signature Business |