Greg’s top picks (my favorite card offers)

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Below you’ll find my picks and a dash of analysis for the top consumer card offers and the top business card offers.

Top Credit Card Offers

Background

Our Best Credit Card Offers page always shows the best offers sorted overall and within each card issuer by estimated first year value. This is a great non-biased way to compare credit card offers, but it misses nuances such as whether or not the rewards are easy to use, whether or not the card is worth keeping long term, etc. With this monthly series, I list my top consumer offers and top business offers, but with a small dash of analysis for each.

Top Consumer Card Offers

American Airlines: 70K after first purchase

Card Offer
ⓘ $881 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
70K Miles Non-AffiliateThis is NOT an affiliate offer. We always present the best offer even when it means less revenue for Frequent Miler
70K miles after 1st purchase and paying the annual fee within 90 days
$99 Annual Fee
Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy.
Recent better offer: Up to 75K: 60K miles after first purchase and 15K after adding an authorized user and making one purchase on that card [Expired 2/24/24]

This is a fantastic bonus considering the fact that it doesn’t require any significant spend. Plus, this may be the last chance to get a welcome bonus for this card… ever. In 2026, Citi will become the exclusive issuer of American Airlines cards. At that point, or perhaps sooner, this Barclays will stop offering this card. Get it while you can.

See also: My AAdvantage love affair continues

Amex Gold: 90K

Card Offer
ⓘ $1152 1st Yr Value Estimate$120 Dining credit ($10 per month) valued at $30, $100 Resy credit ($50 per six months) valued at $85, $120 Uber credit ($10 per month) valued at $60
Click to learn about first year value estimates
90K points ⓘFriend-ReferralThis is a friend-referral offer. A member of the Frequent Miler community may earn a referral bonus if you are approved for this offer
90K points after $6K in purchases in the first 6 months. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
$325 Annual Fee
Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy.
Recent better offer: 100K after $6K in the first 6 months + 20% back at restaurants for the first 12 months up to $250 back [Expired 11/10/24 - referrals only]

The Amex Gold Card has been a favorite of ours since it debuted with its 4X dining and grocery categories (see above for details). Note that the alternate 75K Resy offer is potentially even better for those who spend a lot on dining.

See also: Amex Membership Rewards Points Complete Guide

Wyndham: 90K

Card Offer
ⓘ $792 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
90K Points Non-AffiliateThis is NOT an affiliate offer. We always present the best offer even when it means less revenue for Frequent Miler
90K points after $2K spend in first 90 days
$75 Annual Fee
Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy.
Recent better offer: Expired 7/11/24: 100K after $2K in spend

This is an excellent offer, especially when considering that it only requires $2,000 in spend to earn the full 90,000 point bonus. Like other Wyndham Earner cards, this one unlocks a 10% discount on all award bookings. Additionally, it gives you Platinum elite stautus and 7,500 points every year when you renew.

Capital One Venture: 75K

Card Offer and Details
ⓘ $985 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
75K Miles ⓘFriend-ReferralThis is a friend-referral offer. A member of the Frequent Miler community may earn a referral bonus if you are approved for this offer
75k miles after $4k spend within first 3 months
$95 Annual Fee
Information about this card has been collected independently by Frequent Miler. The issuer did not provide the details, nor is it responsible for their accuracy.
Recent better offer: 75k miles after $4k spend within first 3 months + a one-time $250 Capital One Travel credit to use in your first cardholder year
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. Click here for our complete card review
Earning rate: 2X miles everywhere ✦ 5X miles on hotels, vacations rentals and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel
Base: 2X (2.9%)
Other: 5X (7.25%)
Card Info: Mastercard issued by CapOne. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees.
Noteworthy perks: Receive up to $120 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

The Venture Rewards card earns 2 transferrable points per dollar for all eligible spend, and it has no foreign transaction fees. That makes this a very good choice for anyone who wants to keep things simple with a single card that earns valuable rewards for all spend. That said, some will prefer the Venture X card since it includes extra perks that you won’t get with this Venture card.

More Great Consumer Card Offers

Here is an unfiltered list of all of the consumer rewards cards we track sorted by best estimated first year value (e.g. sorted with the best welcome bonuses on top):

Card Offer Mini
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
150K points
ⓘ $1871 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Fine Hotels & Resorts credit valued at $100, $200 airline incidental fee credit for select airline only valued at $140, $200 Uber credit ($15 per month, $35/December) valued at $100, $100 Saks credit ($50 per six months) valued at $25
Click to learn about first year value estimates
The Platinum Card® from American Express for Schwab
125K points
ⓘ $1484 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Fine Hotels & Resorts credit valued at $100, $200 airline incidental fee credit for select airline only valued at $140, $200 Uber credit ($15 per month, $35/December) valued at $100, $100 Saks credit ($50 per six months) valued at $25
Click to learn about first year value estimates
American Express® Gold Card
90K points
ⓘ $1152 1st Yr Value Estimate$120 Dining credit ($10 per month) valued at $30, $100 Resy credit ($50 per six months) valued at $85, $120 Uber credit ($10 per month) valued at $60
Click to learn about first year value estimates
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
5 x 60K Free Night Certificates
ⓘ $1139 1st Yr Value Estimate5 60K IHG Free Nights valued at $1300
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature
75K miles + Companion Fare
ⓘ $1132 1st Yr Value EstimateCompanion ticket for $99+taxes and fees valued at $150
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
3 x 50K Free Night Certificates + 50K points
ⓘ $1102 1st Yr Value Estimate3 Marriott 50K Free Nights valued at $912
Click to learn about first year value estimates
The Platinum Card® from American Express
100K points + 10x
ⓘ $1096 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Fine Hotels & Resorts credit valued at $100, $200 airline incidental fee credit for select airline only valued at $140, $200 Uber credit ($15 per month, $35/December) valued at $100, $100 Saks credit ($50 per six months) valued at $25
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
150K Points + free night certificate
ⓘ $1000 1st Yr Value Estimate$400 Hilton resort credit ($200 per six months) valued at $280, Hilton Free Night valued at $490, $200 airline credit ($50 per quarter) valued at $160
Click to learn about first year value estimates
The New United℠ Explorer Card
Limited Time Offer: 80k miles
ⓘ $986 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
75K Miles
ⓘ $985 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
75K Miles
ⓘ $950 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 travel credit valued at $265
Click to learn about first year value estimates
The Aeroplan® Card
75K Points
ⓘ $887 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite MasterCard
70K Miles
ⓘ $881 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
avianca lifemiles American Express® Elite Card
Up to 100K miles
ⓘ $871 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase British Airways Visa Signature® Card
100K Avios
ⓘ $855 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Iberia Visa Signature® Card
100K Avios
ⓘ $855 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card
100K Avios
ⓘ $855 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Barclays JetBlue Plus Mastercard
70K Miles
ⓘ $793 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
90K Points
ⓘ $792 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard
70K miles + 100XP
ⓘ $787 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
60K Points
ⓘ $760 1st Yr Value Estimate$50 prepaid hotel credit valued at $35
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
65K points
ⓘ $758 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard
60K Points + $100 Voucher
ⓘ $751 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 companion voucher valued at $50
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Citi Strata Premier℠ Card
60K Points
ⓘ $741 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Card
60K points
ⓘ $717 1st Yr Value Estimate$50 airline credit valued at $40
Click to learn about first year value estimates
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card
120K Points
ⓘ $707 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
Up to 135K Points
ⓘ $665 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
The New United Quest℠ Card
Limited Time Offer: 70K Miles + 500 PQPs
ⓘ $658 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 TravelBank cash valued at $170
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy® Brilliant® American Express® Card
Up to 150K Points
ⓘ $634 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 dining credit ($25 per month) valued at $270
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Signature Card
Up to 70K Avios
ⓘ $601 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
50K miles
ⓘ $586 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 Delta Stays credit valued at $50
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
130K Points
ⓘ $574 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Hilton credit ($50 per quarter) valued at $150
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Wyndham Earner
60K Points
ⓘ $564 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card
60K Points
ⓘ $555 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 travel credit valued at $285
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
50K points
ⓘ $533 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Bank of America Premium Rewards
60K points
ⓘ $531 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 airline incidental fee credit valued at $90
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
50K points
ⓘ $483 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Infinite Card
Up to 100K Avios + 150 Qpoints
ⓘ $481 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Frontier Airlines World MasterCard®
Up to 60K miles
ⓘ $459 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Bank of America Premium Rewards Elite
75K points
ⓘ $450 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 airline incidental fee credit valued at $210, $150 lifestyles conveniences credit valued at $120
Click to learn about first year value estimates
The New United Club℠ Card
Limited Time Offer: 95K Miles
ⓘ $450 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
American Express® Green Card
40K points
ⓘ $424 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
HSBC Premier World Mastercard® credit card
50K points
ⓘ $416 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®
40K Points
ⓘ $410 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®
20K points
ⓘ $408 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo One Key+™ Mastercard
$600 OneKeyCash
ⓘ $402 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Mesa Homeowners Card
Limited-Time Offer: 50K Points
ⓘ $395 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Choice Privileges Mastercard
60K Points
ⓘ $378 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase World of Hyatt Credit Card
Up to 45K points
ⓘ $373 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
The New United Gateway(SM) Card
30K Miles
ⓘ $372 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
avianca lifemiles American Express® Card
40K miles
ⓘ $367 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
60K miles
ⓘ $357 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 Delta Stays credit valued at $75
Click to learn about first year value estimates
TAP MIles&Go American Express Card
40K miles
ⓘ $354 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Korean Air SKYPASS Visa issued by US Bank
40K miles
ⓘ $353 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Hilton Honors American Express Card
80K Points
ⓘ $351 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Best Western Rewards® Premium Visa Signature® Card
80K points
ⓘ $343 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo One Key™ Mastercard
$400 OneKeyCash
ⓘ $343 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
First Tech Choice Rewards World Mastercard®
$400 cash back
ⓘ $337 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful™ Card
85K points
ⓘ $333 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Disney Premier Visa Card
$400 Cash Back
ⓘ $330 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Barclays JetBlue Premier Mastercard
70K Miles + 5 tiles
ⓘ $321 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard
40K Miles + 1 Year Silver status
ⓘ $303 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Amtrak Guest Rewards Platinum Mastercard
12K points
ⓘ $302 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Citi Double Cash® Card
20K points
ⓘ $299 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
$200 cash back*
ⓘ $296 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Freedom Flex
$200 cash back*
ⓘ $292 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card
20K miles
ⓘ $284 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
AT&T Points Plus Card
$200 statement credit
ⓘ $284 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Royal Caribbean® Visa Signature® Credit Card
30K Points
ⓘ $279 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Celebrity Cruises® Visa Signature® Credit Card
30K Points
ⓘ $279 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Citi Custom Cash® Card
20K Points
ⓘ $276 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
PenFed Pathfinder Rewards
50K Points
ⓘ $275 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Cathay Pacific Visa Signature card
38K Miles
ⓘ $263 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card
20K points
ⓘ $263 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Carnival® World Mastercard®
25K FunPoints
ⓘ $240 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Korean Air SKYPASS Select Visa issued by US Bank
60K miles
ⓘ $240 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Bank of America Travel Rewards
25K points worth $250
ⓘ $234 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Choice Privileges Mastercard Select
60K Points
ⓘ $234 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards™ Visa Signature® Card
$250 cash back
ⓘ $218 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Best Western Rewards® Visa Signature® Card
40K points
ⓘ $216 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card
30K points
ⓘ $205 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
American Airlines AAdvantage® MileUp® Card
15K miles
ⓘ $202 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $195 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Citi Shop Your Way Mastercard
$225 Cash Back
ⓘ $194 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $192 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Priceline VIP Rewards™ Visa® Card
$150 + 5K Points
ⓘ $190 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 statement credit after first purchase valued at $150
Click to learn about first year value estimates
BREEZE EASY™ VISA® CREDIT CARD
30K Points
ⓘ $190 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $190 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Disney Visa Card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $190 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Evergreen® by FNBO Credit Card
$200 Back
ⓘ $189 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
$250 back
ⓘ $187 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
TD First Class Visa Signature® Card
25K points
ⓘ $187 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards
$200 cash bonus + 2% cashback for one year
ⓘ $184 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
AARP® Travel Rewards Mastercard®
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $179 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards
$200 Cash Back + 6% back in category of your choice
ⓘ $179 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Norwegian Cruise Line® World Mastercard®
20K Points
ⓘ $179 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
TD Cash Visa Credit Card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $179 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
U.S. BANK ALTITUDE® GO VISA SIGNATURE® CARD
20K points
ⓘ $179 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
U.S. BANK ALTITUDE® CONNECT VISA SIGNATURE® CARD
20K points
ⓘ $179 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
U.S. Bank Cash+®
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $179 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Allegiant World Mastercard® Credit Card
25K miles
ⓘ $170 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
70K miles
ⓘ $158 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Delta Stays credit valued at $100
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
$200 back
ⓘ $158 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Sun Country Airlines® Visa Signature® Card
25K points
ⓘ $150 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard®
40K points + 10K Tier Credits
ⓘ $146 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 MGM resort credit valued at $100
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Amazon Prime Visa
$150 Amazon Gift Card
ⓘ $135 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 Amazon gift card valued at $135
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Amazon Visa
$150 Amazon Gift Card
ⓘ $135 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 Amazon gift card valued at $135
Click to learn about first year value estimates
HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard® credit card
60K points
ⓘ $121 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Discover it® for Students
$100 + $20/year
ⓘ $120 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
MGM Rewards Mastercard
15K points + 15K Tier Credits
ⓘ $119 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Verizon Visa Card
Up to $150 in statement credits
ⓘ $119 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
JetBlue Card
10K miles
ⓘ $112 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Free Spirit Travel Mastercard
10K Points
ⓘ $111 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Discover it Miles - Double Miles your first year
$100 + First Year Double
ⓘ $100 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Discover it®
$100 Back + First Year Double
ⓘ $100 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card
10K miles
ⓘ $96 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Upromise World MasterCard® issued by Barclays
$100 Cash back
ⓘ $91 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Holland America Line Rewards Visa® Card
10K Points
ⓘ $90 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Princess® Rewards Visa® Card
10K Points
ⓘ $90 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard®
$100 Cash Back
ⓘ $90 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Attune World Elite Mastercard®
$100 Cash Back
ⓘ $90 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Affinity Cash Rewards Visa® Signature Credit Card
$150 cash back
ⓘ $87 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Caesars Rewards® Visa Signature® Card
10K Reward Credits + 2.5K Tier Credits
ⓘ $79 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard
40K Miles
ⓘ $79 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
MGM Rewards World Elite Mastercard®
10K points
ⓘ $79 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
BECU Cash Back Visa credit card
$100 Cash Back
ⓘ $68 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
LATAM Airlines Mastercard
15K Miles
ⓘ $65 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Rocket Mortgage Visa
$200 Statement Credit
ⓘ $50 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard
50K Miles + 1 Year Gold status
ⓘ $17 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
PenFed Platinum Rewards
15K Points
ⓘ $5 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Alliant Cashback Visa Signature Card
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Slate Edge
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
DoorDash Rewards Mastercard®
Free DashPass
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Bread Rewards™ American Express® Credit Card
No welcome offer
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Fidelity Rewards Visa
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Simon® American Express® Credit Card from Cardless
No Welcome Bonus
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Getaway by FNBO® Credit Card
0% APR
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
PNC Cash Rewards® Visa® Credit Card

0% APR on balance transfers
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
SoFi Credit Card
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Venmo Credit Card
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Paypal Cashback Mastercard
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Paypal Business Cashback Mastercard
No Welcome Bonus
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
UBS Visa Signature
None (call to apply)
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
U.S. Bank Smartly™ Visa Signature® Card
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Bilt Mastercard
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Schwab Investor Card® from American Express
$300 Cash Back as a statement credit
ⓘ $-16 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Santander® Ultimate
Cash Back® credit card

3% back for 12 months
ⓘ $-20 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Costco Anywhere Visa
None
ⓘ $-32 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
The Owner's Rewards Card by M1
No Welcome Bonus
ⓘ $-64 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
CNB Crystal Visa Infinite Credit Card
None
ⓘ $-85 1st Yr Value Estimate$350 airline incidental fee credit valued at $315
Click to learn about first year value estimates
UBS Visa Infinite
None (call to apply)
ⓘ $-270 1st Yr Value Estimate$250 airline incidental fee credit valued at $225
Click to learn about first year value estimates

Top Business Card Offers

Applying for Business Credit Cards: You must have a business to apply, but even a simple sole proprietorship will work. It's likely that you have a business even if you don't realize it.
More:You must have a business (but you probably do): In order to apply for a business credit card, you must have a business. That said, it's common for people to have businesses without realizing it. If you sell items at a yard sale or on eBay, for example, then you have a business. Similar examples include: consulting, writing (e.g. blog authorship, planning your first novel, etc.), handyman services, owning rental property, renting on airbnb, driving for Uber or Lyft, etc. In any of these cases, your business is considered a Sole Proprietorship unless you form a corporation of some sort.
When you apply for a business credit card as a sole proprietor, you can use your own name as your business name, use your own address and phone as the business' address and phone, and your social security number as the business' Tax ID / EIN. Alternatively, you can get a proper Tax ID / EIN from the IRS for free, in about a minute, through this website.
Is it OK to use business cards for personal expenses? Anecdotally, almost everyone I know uses business cards for personal expenses. That said, the terms in most business card applications state that you should use the card only for business use. Also, some consumer credit card protections do not apply to business cards. My advice: don't use the card for personal expenses if you're not comfortable doing so.

Ink Business Unlimited: 75K + More from Rakuten!

Card Offer
ⓘ $1074 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
$750 cash back* ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
$750 (*awarded as 75,000 points) after $6k spend in 3 months
No Annual Fee

It’s now possible to apply for this card through the Rakuten portal in order to earn cash back or Amex Membership Rewards points in addition to the Chase welcome bonus shown above. See this post for details.

Even though Chase describes this as a cash back card, rewards are actually in the form of Ultimate Rewards points. Once you earn the points, you can cash them out for a penny each, but that’s not the best way to get the most value. A better option is to move points to a card that makes the points more valuable for travel (Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, or Ink Business Preferred). For example, you could move the points to your (or a household member’s) Sapphire Reserve card and then use points to pay for travel at 1.5 cents per point value, or you can transfer points to loyalty programs such as Hyatt, United, Air Canada, Air France/KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and more.

See also:

Capital One Venture X Business Card: 150K + Optional 200K

Card Offer
ⓘ $1985 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 travel credit valued at $265
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Up to 350K Miles ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Earn a one-time bonus of 150K miles after $30K spend in the first 3 months and an additional 200,000 miles once you spend $200,000 in the first 6 months. (Rates & Fees)
$395 Annual Fee
Alternate Offer: There's a 150K + 250K (i.e. 400K total) offer available via a Capital One Private Banker
Recent better offer: Expired 3/31/23: 250K Miles after $50K in spend.

The Venture X Business card is almost identical to the consumer Venture X, but it is a business charge card. Both cards offer excellent perks and basically pay for themselves with their annual point bonuses and travel credits.

See also: Capital One “Miles” Complete Guide.

Ink Business Cash: 75K + great 5X categories

Card Offer
ⓘ $1029 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Up to $750 cash back* ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
$350 (*awarded as 35,000 points) after $3K spend in 3 months and an additional $400 (*awarded as 40,000 points) after $6K spend in 6 months.
No Annual Fee
Recent better offer: 90K after $6K spend in 6 monthd (expired 1/17/24

This fee-free card belongs in every point collector’s wallet. It offers 5X for office supplies and 5X for phone service, cable TV, and internet (on up to $25,000 in total purchases in 5X categories annually). Many families would do well to setup their phone, TV, and internet bills to autopay from the Ink Business Cash card in order to earn 5X rewards without any effort whatsoever.

Even though Chase describes this as a cash back card, rewards are actually in the form of Ultimate Rewards points. Once you earn the points, you can cash them out for a penny each, but that’s not the best way to get the most value. A better option is to move points to a card that makes the points more valuable for travel (Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, or Ink Business Preferred). For example, you could move the points to your (or a household member’s) Sapphire Reserve card and then use points to pay for travel at 1.5 cents per point value, or you can transfer points to loyalty programs such as Hyatt, United, Air Canada, Air France/KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and more.

See also:

More Great Business Card Offers

Here is an unfiltered list of all of the business rewards cards we track sorted by best estimated first year value (e.g. sorted with the best welcome bonuses on top):

Card Offer Mini
Capital One Venture X Business Card
Up to 350K Miles
ⓘ $1985 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 travel credit valued at $265
Click to learn about first year value estimates
The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Limited Time Offer: 150K points + $500 statement credit
ⓘ $1950 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 airline incidental fee credit for select airline only valued at $140, $400 Dell credit ($200 per six months) valued at $100, $200 Hilton credit ($50 per quarter) valued at $150, $120 wireless credit ($10 per month) valued at $90, $500 statement credit when purchasing $2,500 of airfare valued at $150
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Spark Cash Plus
$2,000+ Cash Back
ⓘ $1520 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
90K points
ⓘ $1127 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Alaska Airlines Visa Business Card
75K miles + Companion Fare
ⓘ $1116 1st Yr Value EstimateCompanion ticket for $99+taxes and fees valued at $150
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
$750 cash back*
ⓘ $1074 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Ink Business Cash® Credit Card
Up to $750 cash back*
ⓘ $1029 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
American Express® Business Gold Card
100K points
ⓘ $943 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
The New United℠ Business Card
75K Miles + 2,000 PQP
ⓘ $735 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
60K points + Explorist Status
ⓘ $723 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
140K points
ⓘ $719 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Spark Miles for Business
50K Miles
ⓘ $716 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Ink Business Premier®
$1,000 Cash Back
ⓘ $695 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
3 x 50K Free Night Certificates
ⓘ $692 1st Yr Value Estimate3 Marriott 50K Free Nights valued at $912
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
60K miles
ⓘ $687 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 Delta Stays credit valued at $75
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Spark Miles Select Business Credit Card
50K Miles
ⓘ $683 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Spark Cash
$750 Cash Back
ⓘ $668 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
U.S. Bank Business Leverage® Visa Signature® Card
75K Points
ⓘ $593 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
TD Business Solutions Visa
Up to $750 Cash Back
ⓘ $540 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
JetBlue Business Card
50K Miles
ⓘ $515 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
130K Points
ⓘ $509 1st Yr Value Estimate$240 Hilton credit ($60 per quarter) valued at $180
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Korean Air SKYPASS Business Visa issued by US Bank
50K miles
ⓘ $465 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Signify Business Cash℠ Card
$500 Cash Back
ⓘ $445 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
70K miles
ⓘ $438 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Delta Stays credit valued at $100
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Spark Cash Select
$500 Cash Back
ⓘ $428 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card
$500 statement credit
ⓘ $420 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card
Up to 75K Points
ⓘ $412 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
U.S. Bank Business Triple Cash Rewards World Elite™ Visa
$500 Cash Back
ⓘ $406 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
The New United Club℠ Business Card
80K Miles
ⓘ $288 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
BOA Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard
30K points
ⓘ $252 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards credit card
$300 statement credit
ⓘ $237 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express
15K points + 0% APR for 12 months
ⓘ $233 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
The American Express Blue Business Cash™ Card
$250 back + 0% APR for 12 months
ⓘ $217 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
BOA Platinum Plus Business Mastercard
$300 Cash Back
ⓘ $207 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
80K miles
ⓘ $200 1st Yr Value Estimate$250 Delta Stays credit valued at $125
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Evergreen® by FNBO Business Edition® Credit Card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $189 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card
$125 Amazon Gift Card
ⓘ $115 1st Yr Value Estimate$125 Amazon gift card valued at $115
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Business Green Rewards Card from American Express
15K points
ⓘ $91 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Costco Anywhere Business Visa
No Welcome Bonus
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Brex Cash
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
UBS Visa Signature Business
None (call to apply)
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
The Plum Card® from American Express
Up to $600
ⓘ $-130 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
UBS Cash Rewards Visa Business
None (call to apply)
ⓘ $-150 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
UBS Visa Infinite Business
None (call to apply)
ⓘ $-235 1st Yr Value Estimate$350 airline incidental fee credit valued at $315
Click to learn about first year value estimates
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Suzanne

I would love to open one business account and one personal account. Suggestions as to the best?

jeff

I obtained a Marriott Brilliant card in August. I recently applied for the Marriott AMEX Business Bonvoy with the 125k offer and was refused. I wonder why that would be the case, as the Brilliant card was the only one I have opened in the past few years? When would it make sense to reapply?

usernamechuck

Just a note to say that I tend to come back to this page throughout the month as I think of next steps. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great resource to have all this at one’s fingertips. I don’t say I follow FM’s trail everywhere it leads, but when my inclinations line up with your recs, that’s a pretty good indicator.

Lee

Amex Marriott Brilliant now up to 250k. In a 150k plus 75k format. Not certain if it’s targeted.

Repeat Offender Captain Greg

Curious why you didn’t include the delta cards. In most cases, the first year value of the delta cards is higher than any of these other airline offers.

Frank

Greg, small point: On the Ink Business Preferred: 100K, you say: “Who shouldn’t get it: Don’t apply if you don’t have a business or if you’re over 5/24″.
But that should be “Don’t apply if you don’t have a business or if you’re not UNDER 5/24”.

Arthur Leyenberger

Not sure about the requirements for the 200k AMEX BIZ Plat offer. In the separate post, I understood it to say that I must do the checking account AND the $15k spend to get the 200K MRs. I already have the AMEX checking (from the original offer) so if I just do the spend will I get the MRs?

Frank

You would get the 150K only.

Mark H

I was thinking about replacing my vanilla Platinum with the Schwab as I’d prefer a reasonable cash out option, but the linked page shows only 80K, not, 100K. Has the offer gone down?

William

Would you recommend applying for the current Platinum offer (150K + $200) or wait until early December to apply given the ability to triple dip the calendar year credits? I’d very likely only hold for 1 year and cancel after second AF posts.

jeph36

When I click the 160K link for the Amex Biz Plat, it shows a 155K bonus – 150K for the card, 5K for the AU. And then when I click thru and login, it says it is no longer available (not sure if that means it is unavailable just for me, or for everyone).

However I did just receive an email for the 200K Biz Plat + Biz checking with an Apr 30 expiration. I already have the checking (60K bonus should be posting soon), does anyone know if I can do it again to get a net 50K bonus assuming I get another Biz Plat?

Nate

That streets are saying csp may go 90k soon.

Michael

Greg: you mention that the $50K spend requirement for the Capital One Venture X Business Card could possibly be better spent elsewhere. “Also, if you prefer to sign up for lots of cards, you can do much better with $50K of spend.” Could you give me an example(s) of what you are referring to?

jeph36

Greg is referring to doing several sign-up bonuses rather than just the one with Cap1. For example, from the list above, you could get an Amex Business Platinum with $15K required spend and a Chase Ink with $6K required spend. If you wanted to only be applying for business cards (e.g. to stay under 5/24), and if you wanted to spread your applications across banks, you could add the BofA Alaska Biz card for $4K and the Barclays AA or JetBlue Biz card for $2K, taking your total to $27K and still with $23K for spend on different new cards. You need to give 90 days and then you can apply for another Biz Plat or Chase Ink (though by then the 90K bonus will probably be gone), or maybe get a Amex Biz Gold or … there are a lot of options. I am not factoring in all the annual fees, you would need to look at the annual fee costs as well as the value to you of all the points/cash-back earned in bonuses and the perks provided by the cards (e.g. how much are the Dell credits on the Biz Plat worth to you).

Michael

Thank you!

usernamechuck

A couple small things – for Ink Biz Preferred, current CIC is 90% of points with 40% of minimum spend – not 75% and 50%.

Also, I thought you could no longer get IHG premier if you had the old IHG card. I gather it may not always be enforced?

CharlesinNYC

I have both the Ink Cash and Ink Unlimited cards for some years now. In my chase account, I see offers “Just for You” for both of the 90k offers plus the Ink Preferred cards. Is it possible to receive the SUB again for the Inks, and have two of the same cards?

Champz

Yes.

Lee

Greg, I’ve heard that there needs to be at least 90 days between Amex NLL offers on the same card type. Any thoughts? Thanks.