Greg’s top picks (my favorite card offers)

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Below you’ll find my picks for the best current credit card offers, along with a dash of analysis.

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, unbiased way to compare credit card offers, but it misses nuances such as whether rewards are easy to use and whether the card is worth keeping long term. In this monthly series, I list my picks for the best consumer and business offers, with a small dash of analysis for each.

My Consumer Card Picks

American Express Platinum Card®: As high as 175K points

Card Offer
ⓘ $2630 1st Yr Value Estimate$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, $600 Fine Hotels + Resorts® credit valued at $300, $300 Digital Entertainment Credit ($25 per month) valued at $150, $300 Lululemon credit ($75 per quarter) valued at $150, 400 Resy credit ($100 per quarter) valued at $85, $120 Uber One credit ($10 per month) valued at $48
Click to learn about first year value estimates
As high as 175K points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
As high as 175K points after $12K spend in the first 6 months. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Terms apply. Rates & Fees
$895 Annual Fee
Recent better offer: Up to 175K points after $8K spend in the first 6 months. (Expired 2/4/26)
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.

This is a great offer for an excellent card. For many cardholders, the card’s many perks and credits are easily worth more than the annual fee.

See also: How to maximize value with your American Express Platinum Card®

Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card: 125K points

Card Offer
ⓘ $1544 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 travel credit valued at $285, $300 StubHub credit ($150 Jan-Jun and again Jul-Dec) valued at $75, $500 Chase The Edit credit (2x per calendar year) valued at $125, $300 Chase Dining credit for dining at Sapphire Reserve Tables restaurants ($150 Jan-Jun and again Jul-Dec) valued at $75
Click to learn about first year value estimates
125K Points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
125K after $6K spend in the first 3 months.
$795 Annual Fee
FM Mini Review: Good all-around card for frequent traveler. Best when paired with no annual fee Chase Freedom Flex, Freedom Unlimited & Chase Ink Cash cards. Click here for our complete card review

This is the biggest points offer we’ve seen with this card. 125,000 points can be used for up to $2,500 in stays booked through The Edit by Chase Travel℠ or up to $2,500 in premium cabin flights when 2x Points Boosts are available. Full details about the Sapphire Reserve card’s new features can be found here: Introducing the new couponified Chase Sapphire Reserve.

American Express® Gold Card: As high as 100K points

Card Offer
ⓘ $1307 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
As high as 100K points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
As high as 100K points after $6K spend in the first 6 months. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer. Terms apply. Rates & Fees
$325 Annual Fee
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]
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.

100K is a great offer if you can snag it. The Amex Gold Card has been a favorite of ours since it debuted with its 4X dining and grocery categories (see above for details).

See also: Amex Membership Rewards Points Complete Guide

Southwest Consumer Cards: Points + Companion Pass

Card Offer
ⓘ $533 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
50K points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
50K points after $1K spend in the first 3 months
$99 Annual Fee
After clicking through, be sure to manually select the exact Southwest card in which you are interested. This card is subject to Chase's 5/24 rule (click here for details).
Recent better offer: 85K points after $3K spend in the first 3 months (Expired 12/16/25)
FM Mini Review: This card can be great for its new cardmember bonus, but its ongoing perks are worth the annual fee only if fully used each year.
ⓘ $539 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
55K 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
55K points after $1,500 spend in the first 3 months
$149 Annual Fee
This card is known to be subject to Chase's 5/24 rule.
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: 85K points after $3K spend in the first 3 months (Expired 12/16/25)
ⓘ $515 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
60K points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
60K points after $2K spend in the first 3 months
$229 Annual Fee
This card is known to be subject to Chase's 5/24 rule.
Recent better offer: 85K points after $3K spend in the first 3 months (Expired 12/16/25)
FM Mini Review: Great for frequent Southwest flyers - this card could easily be a long-term keeper.

All three Southwest consumer cards currently offer points plus a Companion Pass valid through 2/28/27. If you can make good use of the Companion Pass over the next 12 months, then any one of these offers can be incredibly valuable.

See: Southwest Companion Pass Complete Guide

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: 75K points

Card Offer
ⓘ $985 1st Yr Value Estimate$50 prepaid hotel credit valued at $35
Click to learn about first year value estimates
75K Points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 within the first three months from account opening.
$95 Annual Fee
Recent better offer: Expired 5/14/25: 100K after $5K spend
FM Mini Review: Great welcome offer. Unlocks ability to transfer points to hotel & airline partners. Solid option to pair with no annual fee Ultimate Rewards cards such as the Freedom cards, Ink Business Cash, and Ink Business Unlimited.

This is an excellent offer for an excellent card.

Capital One Venture Rewards: 75K Miles + $250 Travel Credit

Card Offer and Details
ⓘ $1205 1st Yr Value Estimate$250 travel credit valued at $220
Click to learn about first year value estimates
75K Miles + $250 Capital One Travel credit
75k miles after $4k spend within first 3 months + $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year
$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: 5X miles on hotels, vacations rentals and rental cars booked via Capital One Travel ✦ 5X miles on Capital One Entertainment ✦ 2X miles everywhere
Base: 2X (2.9%)
Portal Hotels: 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 ✦ Transfer Miles to airline miles & hotel points

The Venture Rewards card earns 2 transferable points per dollar on all eligible purchases and 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.

See also: Capital One “Miles” Complete Guide.

Delta Amex Cards: Up to 125K

Card Offer
ⓘ $712 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Delta Stays credit valued at $100
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Up to 125K miles ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Limited Time Offer: Earn 100,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $6,000 in purchases with your new Card, and an additional 25,000 bonus miles after you make an additional $3,000 in purchases on the Card, both within your first 6 months.. Terms apply. Rates & Fees
(Offer Expires 4/1/2026)
$650 Annual Fee
Recent better offer: 125,000 bonus miles after you spend $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership. (Expired 10/29/25)
FM Mini Review: Excellent choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of Delta Sky Club® access and companion certificate. Also a good choice for big spenders seeking Delta elite status.
ⓘ $758 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 Delta Stays credit valued at $75
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Up to 100K miles ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Limited Time Offer: Earn 80,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $4,000 in purchases with your new Card, and an additional 20,000 bonus miles after you make an additional $2,000 in purchases on the Card, both within your first 6 months.Terms apply. Rates & Fees
(Offer Expires 4/1/2026)
$350 Annual Fee
FM Mini Review: Good choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of annual companion certificate
ⓘ $988 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 Delta Stays credit valued at $50
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Up to 90K miles ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Limited Time Offer: Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles after you spend $3,000 in purchases with your new Card, and an additional 20,000 bonus miles after you make an additional $2,000 in purchases on the Card, both within your first 6 months. Terms apply. Rates & Fees
(Offer Expires 4/1/2026)
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150
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.

Delta bumps up its welcome offers two or three times per year, and right now is one of those times. If you’re interested, this is a great time to pick one up. The Gold card is best for occasional Delta flyers; the SkyMiles Platinum card is best for those who value elite status and the card’s annual companion ticket; and the Reserve card is best for those who value Delta elite status, Sky Club access, and the card’s annual first-class companion ticket. In general, Delta’s business cards are better than its personal cards because they offer larger hotel rebates through Delta Stays.

See also: Delta SkyMiles Complete Guide and Shortcuts to Delta elite status

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless: Five 50K Free Nights

Card Offer and Details
ⓘ $1058 1st Yr Value Estimate3 Marriott 50K Free Nights valued at $912, Marriott 50K Free Night valued at $304
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Up to Four 50K Free Night Certificates + $100 airfare credit ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Earn 3 Free Night Awards after spending $3k on eligible purchases within 3 months of account opening, and earn 1 additional Free Night Award after spending $4k total on eligible purchases within 4 months of account opening. Plus, get up to $100 in statement credits after spending $500 on eligible airline purchases.
$95 Annual Fee
Recent better offer: None
Earning rate: 6X Marriott Bonvoy ✦ 3X gas stations, grocery stores, and dining on up to $6K in combined purchases each year ✦ 2X everywhere else
Base: 2X (1.52%)
Grocery: 3X (2.28%)
Dine: 3X (2.28%)
Gas: 3X (2.28%)
Brand: 6X (4.56%)
Card Info: Visa Signature issued by Chase. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees.
Big spend bonus: Earn Gold status when you spend $35K each calendar year ✦ 1 Elite Night Credit towards elite status for every $5K spent
Noteworthy perks: Annual free night certificate for 1 night at a hotel redemption level up to 35K ✦ Automatic Silver status ✦ 15 nights of elite credit each year ✦ 1 Elite Night Credit for every $5K spent ✦ Complimentary Instacart+ for 3 months (must activate by 12/31/27) ✦ $10 monthly Instacart credit

This is an excellent offer for this card. If you’re interested in staying at mid-tier Marriott hotels rather than top-of-the-line luxury, you should be able to do very well with these certificates. Certificates can be topped off with up to 15,000 points to book nights that cost up to 65,000 points per night. Note, though, that in expensive destinations, high-end Marriott hotels usually cost more than 65,000 points per night.

Also, if you’re interested, long-term, in getting the Ritz-Carlton card (which can only be obtained as an upgrade from another Marriott card), this is a great stepping stone.

Keep in mind that five 50K certs are not worth nearly as much as 250K points for several reasons:

  • Fifth Night Free Awards don’t work with certificates. Marriott’s “Stay for 5, Pay for 4” awards only work with points-awards.
  • Certificates expire. Points don’t. As long as you have activity in your Marriott account at least once every 24 months, your points will never expire. These free night certificates, though, expire after a year. Make sure you have a plan for using the certs before you apply!
  • Points are much more flexible. 50,000 points can be used to book one 50K night, two 25K nights, four 12.5K nights, etc. A 50K cert, meanwhile, can only be used to book a single night costing 50K points or less, or it can be topped off with points to book a single night costing up to 65K. Plus, the certificate has no residual value if you use it for a night that costs less than 50K points.

See also: Marriott Bonvoy Complete Guide.

IHG Premier: 175K

Card Offer and Details
ⓘ $717 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
140K points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Earn 140K points after spending $3K on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
$99 Annual Fee
This card is subject to Chase's 5/24 rule (click here for details).
Recent better offer: Five 60K free night certificates after $4K spend in the first 3 months (Expired 7/24/25)
Earning rate: 10X IHG ✦ 5X travel, dining, and gas stations ✦ 3X on all other purchases
Base: 3X (1.83%)
Travel: 5X (3.05%)
Flights: 5X (3.05%)
Hotels: 5X (3.05%)
Dine: 5X (3.05%)
Gas: 5X (3.05%)
Brand: 10X (6.1%)
Card Info: Mastercard World Elite issued by Chase. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees.
Big spend bonus: 10K bonus points + $100 statement credit after you spend $20K in a calendar year ✦ Diamond status after $40K in purchases in a calendar year
Noteworthy perks: Anniversary free night e-certificate good at IHG® properties up to 40K points per night ✦ Ability to add an unlimited number of points to a free night certificate to book a higher-level hotel ✦ Fourth night free on award stays ✦ 20% discount on points purchases ✦ Platinum elite status ✦ Up to $50 in United TravelBank cash per year (must register your card with your United account) ✦ Complimentary Instacart+ for 3 months (must activate by 12/31/27) ✦ $10 monthly Instacart credit ✦ $120 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS Statement Credit

This is a very good card to get and to keep for the annual free night upon renewal, plus the ability to top off free nights with points (e.g., book a night that costs 60K points with a 40K free night plus 20K points). The certificate alone is easily worth the card’s annual fee, but add Platinum Elite status, up to $50 in United Airlines credits per year, and 4th Night Free award bookings, and this card is a winner.

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
American Express Platinum Card®
As high as 175K points
ⓘ $2630 1st Yr Value Estimate$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, $600 Fine Hotels + Resorts® credit valued at $300, $300 Digital Entertainment Credit ($25 per month) valued at $150, $300 Lululemon credit ($75 per quarter) valued at $150, 400 Resy credit ($100 per quarter) valued at $85, $120 Uber One credit ($10 per month) valued at $48
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card
125K Points
ⓘ $1544 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 travel credit valued at $285, $300 StubHub credit ($150 Jan-Jun and again Jul-Dec) valued at $75, $500 Chase The Edit credit (2x per calendar year) valued at $125, $300 Chase Dining credit for dining at Sapphire Reserve Tables restaurants ($150 Jan-Jun and again Jul-Dec) valued at $75
Click to learn about first year value estimates
American Express® Gold Card
As high as 100K points
ⓘ $1307 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
American Express Platinum Card® Exclusively for Morgan Stanley
80K Points
ⓘ $1219 1st Yr Value Estimate$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, $600 Fine Hotels + Resorts® credit valued at $300, $300 Digital Entertainment Credit ($25 per month) valued at $150, $300 Lululemon credit ($75 per quarter) valued at $150, $120 Uber One credit ($10 per month) valued at $48, 400 Resy credit ($100 per quarter) valued at $85
Click to learn about first year value estimates
American Express Platinum Card® for Schwab
80K points
ⓘ $1219 1st Yr Value Estimate$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, $600 Fine Hotels + Resorts® credit valued at $300, $300 Digital Entertainment Credit ($25 per month) valued at $150, 400 Resy credit ($100 per quarter) valued at $85, $120 Uber One credit ($10 per month) valued at $48, $300 Lululemon credit ($75 per quarter) valued at $150
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
75K Miles + $250 Capital One Travel credit
ⓘ $1205 1st Yr Value Estimate$250 travel credit valued at $220
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
Up to Four 50K Free Night Certificates + $100 airfare credit
ⓘ $1058 1st Yr Value Estimate3 Marriott 50K Free Nights valued at $912, Marriott 50K Free Night valued at $304
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy® Brilliant® American Express® Card
200K Points
ⓘ $1045 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 dining credit ($25 per month) valued at $270
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Aeroplan® Credit Card
85K Points
ⓘ $1027 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card
175K Points
ⓘ $1001 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card
Up to 90K miles
ⓘ $988 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 Delta Stays credit valued at $50
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
75K Points
ⓘ $985 1st Yr Value Estimate$50 prepaid hotel credit valued at $35
Click 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
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
175K Points + free night certificate
ⓘ $913 1st Yr Value Estimate$400 Hilton resort credit ($200 per six months) valued at $280, Hilton Free Night valued at $418, $200 airline credit ($50 per quarter) valued at $160
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® Card
70K points + Companion Fare
ⓘ $911 1st Yr Value EstimateCompanion ticket for $99+taxes and fees valued at $150
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card
75K Points
ⓘ $899 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Blacklane credit valued at $80, $200 "Splurge" credit valued at $160, $300 hotel credit via Citi Travel valued at $180
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card
130K Points + free night certificate
ⓘ $895 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Hilton credit ($50 per quarter) valued at $150, Hilton Free Night valued at $418
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®
75K Points
ⓘ $883 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Barclays JetBlue Plus Mastercard
75K Points
ⓘ $858 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
United℠ Explorer Card
70k miles
ⓘ $856 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Card
80K points + 25K Companion Award
ⓘ $823 1st Yr Value Estimate25K Global Companion Fare valued at $250
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Free Spirit Travel More Mastercard
65K Points + $100 Voucher
ⓘ $811 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 companion voucher valued at $50
Click to learn about first year value estimates
United Quest℠ Card
80K Miles + 3,000 PQP
ⓘ $788 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 TravelBank cash valued at $170
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Air France KLM Visa Signature® Credit Card
70K miles + 100XP
ⓘ $787 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card
Up to 100K miles
ⓘ $758 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 Delta Stays credit valued at $75
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
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
140K points
ⓘ $717 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
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card
Up to 125K miles
ⓘ $712 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Delta Stays credit valued at $100
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Hilton Honors American Express Card
70K Points + free night certificate
ⓘ $668 1st Yr Value EstimateHilton Free Night valued at $418
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Chase British Airways Visa Signature® Card
75K Avios
ⓘ $630 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Iberia Visa Signature® Card
75K Avios
ⓘ $630 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card
75K Avios
ⓘ $630 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Bilt Palladium Card
50K points + $300 Bilt Cash
ⓘ $630 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 Bilt Cash valued at $150, $200 Bilt Cash valued at $100, $400 Bilt Travel hotel credit ($200 per six months) valued at $100
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
55K points
ⓘ $539 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus 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
Chase World of Hyatt Credit Card
Up to 45k points
ⓘ $520 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
60K points
ⓘ $515 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard®
60K Miles
ⓘ $472 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 "Splurge" credit valued at $50
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Barclays JetBlue Premier Mastercard
80K Points + 5 tiles
ⓘ $451 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
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card
80K points
ⓘ $450 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Fairwinds Visa Signature® Credit Card
60K Points
ⓘ $450 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
avianca lifemiles American Express® Elite Card
Up to 100K miles
ⓘ $450 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Choice Privileges Mastercard
60K Points
ⓘ $427 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
Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard®
20K points
ⓘ $408 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Disney® Inspire Visa® Card
$300 Cash Back + $300 Disney Gift Card
ⓘ $400 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 Disney gift card valued at $270
Click to learn about first year value estimates
United Club℠ Card
90K Miles
ⓘ $385 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Frontier Airlines World MasterCard®
50K miles + 1 year Discount Den membership
ⓘ $380 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
United Gateway℠ Card
30K Miles
ⓘ $372 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
$250 cash back*
ⓘ $371 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
TAP Miles&Go American Express Card
40K miles + 15K status 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
Best Western Rewards® Premium Visa Signature® Card
80K points
ⓘ $343 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
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 Mastercard
12K points
ⓘ $302 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Allegiant Allways Rewards Visa® Credit Card
40K miles
ⓘ $299 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 Flex®
$200 cash back*
ⓘ $292 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wells Fargo Choice Privileges Mastercard Select
60K Points
ⓘ $285 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
Citi Strata℠ Card
20K Points
ⓘ $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
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Signature Card
Up to 40K Avios
ⓘ $281 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Carnival® World Mastercard®
30K FunPoints
ⓘ $279 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
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard
70K Miles + 1 Year Gold status
ⓘ $248 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
First Tech Odyssey Rewards World Elite Mastercard®
$300 cash back
ⓘ $237 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
Booking.com Genius Rewards Visa Signature® Credit Card
$250 in Booking.com credits
ⓘ $234 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Disney® Premier Visa® Card
$100 Cash Back + $200 Disney Gift Card
ⓘ $221 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Disney gift card valued at $180
Click 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
Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card
Up to 75K Points
ⓘ $216 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
Wells Fargo One Key™ Mastercard
$250 OneKeyCash
ⓘ $208 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
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $192 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Holland America Line Rewards Visa® Card
20K Points
ⓘ $190 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Princess® Rewards Visa® Card
20K Points
ⓘ $190 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
BREEZE EASY™ VISA® CREDIT CARD
30K Points + Breezy 1 Status
ⓘ $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
Evergreen® by FNBO Credit Card
$200 Back
ⓘ $189 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
Wyndham Earner
Up to 60K Points
ⓘ $186 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Schwab Investor Card® from American Express
$200 Cash Back as a statement credit
ⓘ $184 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
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
PNC Cash Rewards® Visa® Credit Card

$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $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
Wells Fargo One Key+™ Mastercard
$350 OneKeyCash
ⓘ $177 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
USAA Eagle Navigator® Visa Signature® Credit Card
30K Points
ⓘ $172 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
BECU Cash Back Visa credit card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $168 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Up to $200 back
ⓘ $158 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Priceline VIP Rewards™ Visa® Card
15K Points
ⓘ $140 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Avelo Airlines World Elite Mastercard
25K Points
ⓘ $140 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
First Tech Choice Rewards World Mastercard®
$200 cash back
ⓘ $137 1st Yr Value EstimateClick 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
Disney® Visa® Card
$50 Cash Back + $100 Disney Gift Card
ⓘ $130 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 Disney gift card valued at $90
Click 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 World Elite Mastercard®
15K points
ⓘ $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 Points
ⓘ $112 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Korean Air SKYPASS SkyBlue Visa issued by US Bank
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
Caesars Rewards® Prestige Visa Signature® Card
20K Reward Credits + 2.5K Tier Credits
ⓘ $105 1st Yr Value Estimate$50 slot play valued at $25, $100 dining credit at Caesars Rewards destinations valued at $50
Click 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
PenFed Platinum Rewards
15K Points
ⓘ $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
AARP® Essential Rewards Mastercard®
$100 Cash Back
ⓘ $90 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
AARP® Travel 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
Rakuten American Express® Card
$100 cash back
ⓘ $79 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
Bilt Blue Card
$100 Bilt Cash
ⓘ $50 1st Yr Value Estimate$100 Bilt Cash valued at $50
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Capital One Quicksilver Rewards for Students Credit Card
$50 Cash Back
ⓘ $48 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard®
30K points + $200 Resort Credit
ⓘ $46 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 MGM resort credit valued at $100
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Instacart Mastercard®
$50 Instacart credit
ⓘ $45 1st Yr Value Estimate$50 Instacart credit valued at $45
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Bilt Obsidian Card
$200 Bilt Cash
ⓘ $30 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Bilt Cash valued at $100, $100 Bilt Travel hotel credit ($50 per six months) valued at $25
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Sams Club Mastercard
$30 Statement Credit
ⓘ $29 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Chase Freedom Rise
$25 cash back
ⓘ $25 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
HSBC Elite Credit Card
60K points
ⓘ $21 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
Citizens Summit™ World Mastercard®
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Robinhood Gold Card
Waitlist only
ⓘ $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
Shop Your Way 5321 Visa
None
ⓘ $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
Huntington Voice
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Nibbles Mastercard
None
ⓘ $0 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
SoFi Smart Card
None
ⓘ $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
Synchrony Premier World Mastercard
No Welcome Offer
ⓘ $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
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
Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
No welcome Offer
ⓘ $-39 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Infinite Card
Up to 50K Avios + 150 Qpoints
ⓘ $-49 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Up to $300 back
ⓘ $-60 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)
ⓘ $-200 1st Yr Value Estimate$500 airline incidental fee credit valued at $450
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Robinhood Platinum Card
Waitlist only
ⓘ $-695 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates

My Business Card Picks

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.

The Business American Express Platinum Card® 200K points

Card Offer and Details
ⓘ $1838 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 airline incidental fee credit for select airline only valued at $140, $200 Hilton credit ($50 per quarter) valued at $150, $120 wireless credit ($10 per month) valued at $90, $150 Dell credit valued at $37.5, $600 Fine Hotels + Resorts® credit valued at $300
Click to learn about first year value estimates
200K points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Elevated Welcome Offer: Earn 200,000 Membership Rewards(R) points after you spend $20,000 in eligible purchases on the Business Platinum Card(R) within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Terms apply. (Rates & Fees)
$895 Annual Fee
Recent better offer: 250K after $20K spend expired 2/10/25
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. Click here for our complete card review
Earning rate: Earn 5X flights & prepaid hotels booked at AmexTravel.com ✦ 2X points per dollar (on up to $2 million of those purchases per year) for each eligible purchase of $5000 or more, US construction/hardware stores, US software & cloud system providers, US electronic goods, and US shipping ✦ 1X elsewhere ✦ Terms apply.
Base: 1X (1.55%)
Portal Flights: 5X (7.75%)
Portal Hotels: 5X (7.75%)
Card Info: Amex Pay Over Time Card issued by Amex. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees.
Big spend bonus: Spend $250k+ on eligible purchases in a calendar year, get up to $1,200 in statement credits to use in the next calendar year on flights booked on AmexTravel.com, and up to $2,400 in statement credits for use in the next calendar year on monthly fees for American Express One AP®.
Noteworthy perks: Select one qualifying airline and receive up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year for qualifying charges ✦ Up to $600 prepaid hotel credit semi-annually (Up to $300 Jan - June and July - Dec) valid on Fine Hotels + Resorts® and The Hotel Collection bookings ✦ Up to $1,150 a year in statement credits for Dell purchases ($150 + $1,000 when spending $5,000 in a calendar year) ✦ Up to $200 in Hilton credits (Up to $50 per quarter) ✦ Up to $120 in wireless services credits per year (Up to $10 per month) ✦ Global Entry statement credit every 4 years ($120) or TSA PreCheck statement credit every 4.5 years ✦ Global Lounge Access benefits: Priority Pass membership (Lounges only) with 2 guests, Centurion Lounge access. Also, Delta Sky Club® access (when flying an eligible Delta flight): 10 visits per year February 1 until January 31 of the next calendar year (after 10 visits have been used, additional visits can be purchased for $50 each or earn unlimited visits after spending $75K/calendar year on the card). Access limited to eligible card members ✦ Rental car elite status ✦ Marriott Gold status ✦ Hilton Gold status ✦ Leading Hotels of the World Sterling status ✦ Up to $209 CLEAR+ fee reimbursement annually ✦ 35% Airline Bonus: Get 35% points back after you Pay With Points for flights with your selected airline ✦ $250 statement credit when spending $600+ on U.S. purchases with Adobe per calendar year ✦ Enrollment required for select benefits

Regardless of whether you want to keep this card long-term, if you can meet the spend requirement, this is an excellent offer! Additionally, the Business American Express Platinum Card® is absolutely loaded with high-end perks and rebates. Many cardholders find it worthwhile to keep, despite its very high annual fee.

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Ink Business Preferred®: 100K points

Card Offer
ⓘ $1277 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
100K points ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
100K after $8K spend in the first 3 months
$95 Annual Fee
Recent better offer: 120K after $8K spend (expired 9/4/24)
FM Mini Review: Great card for welcome offer and 3X categories. Also consider the Ink Business Cash for its 5X categories, and the Ink Business Unlimited to earn 1.5X everywhere.

In addition to its awesome welcome offer, this is a great card to keep thanks to its 3x travel earnings and its ability to transfer Ultimate Rewards points to airline and hotel partners.

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Delta Amex Business Cards: Up to 125K

Card Offer
ⓘ $620 1st Yr Value Estimate$250 Delta Stays credit valued at $125
Click to learn about first year value estimates
125K miles ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Limited Time Offer: Earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 in eligible purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership. (Rates & Fees)
(Offer Expires 4/1/2026)
$650 Annual Fee
FM Mini Review: Excellent choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of Delta Sky Club® access and companion certificate. Also a good choice for big spenders seeking Delta elite status.
ⓘ $744 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Delta Stays credit valued at $100
Click to learn about first year value estimates
100K miles ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Limited Time Offer: Earn 100,000 bonus miles after spending $8,000 in eligible purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees)
(Offer Expires 4/1/2026)
$350 Annual Fee
FM Mini Review: Good choice for frequent Delta flyers who can make use of annual companion certificate
ⓘ $993 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 Delta Stays credit valued at $75
Click to learn about first year value estimates
90K miles ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
Limited Time Offer: Earn 90,000 bonus miles after spending $6,000 in eligible purchases on your new card in your first 6 months of card membership. Terms and limitations apply. (Rates & Fees)
(Offer Expires 4/1/2026)
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150
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.

Delta bumps up its welcome offers two or three times per year, and right now is one of those times. If you’re interested, this is a great time to pick one up. The Gold card is best for occasional Delta flyers; the SkyMiles Platinum card is best for those who value elite status and the card’s annual companion ticket; and the Reserve card is best for those who value Delta elite status, Sky Club access, and the card’s annual first-class companion ticket. In general, Delta’s business cards are better than its personal cards because they offer larger hotel rebates through Delta Stays.

See also: Delta SkyMiles Complete Guide and Shortcuts to Delta elite status

United Business Card: 100K miles + 2,000 PQP

Card Offer and Details
ⓘ $1060 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
100K Miles + 2,000 PQP ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
100K miles + 2,000 PQP after $5K spend in first 3 months. Plus, earn an extra 10,000 miles after you add an authorized user to your account in the first 3 months your account is open.
$150 Annual Fee
Recent better offer: 125K miles after $5K spend in first 3 months (expired 5/8/25)
FM Mini Review: Decent perks such as enhanced access to United saver level economy awards makes this a keeper for some.
Earning rate: 2X at restaurants including eligible delivery services , gas stations, and office supply stores ✦ 2X United ✦ 2X United Hotels ✦ 2X on local transit and commuting, including taxicabs, mass transit, tolls, and ride share services
Base: 1X (1.3%)
Dine: 2X (2.6%)
Gas: 2X (2.6%)
Office: 2X (2.6%)
Card Info: Visa Signature issued by Chase. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees.
Big spend bonus: $125 annual United travel credit after 5 United flight purchases greater than $100 each calendar year ✦ Earn up to 4,000 PQPs per year: 1 PQP per $20 spend ✦ 2 Economy Plus seat upgrade credits within continental US after $25K in purchases in a calendar year
Noteworthy perks: Improved economy saver award availability ✦ Unlocks complimentary elite upgrades on award tickets ✦ Free first checked bag ✦ Up to $50 in statement credits for United Hotels purchases up to two times per cardmember year ✦ Up to $100 in rideshare statement credits (up to $8/mo from January to November and up to $12 in December) Priority boarding ✦ 2 United Club passes per year at anniversary ✦ Free DashPass for one year (must activate by 12/31/27) ✦ Primary auto rental collision damage waiver ✦ Up to $25 in TravelBank cash for eligible Avis or Budget car rentals up to two times per cardmember year ✦ 5,000 bonus miles at anniversary when you have this card and also a personal Chase United credit card. ✦ 25% back as a statement credit on United in-flight and Club Premium drink purchases ✦ One $10 Instacart credit per month when you have Instacart+ ✦ FareLock $25 per anniversary year ✦ Up to $100 as a statement credit each anniversary year for JSX flights booked directly

This is a solid offer for this excellent United card. If you’re a regular United flyer, this card is worth adding to your collection. If you have this card plus the no-annual-fee United Gateway℠ Card (or any other consumer United card), you’ll automatically get 5,000 bonus miles each anniversary. Plus, of course, you’ll get all of this card’s standard perks, including: 2 United Club passes per year at anniversary, free first checked bag, Improved economy saver award availability, and more.

Alaska’s Atmos Rewards Business: 75K Miles + Companion Fare

Card Offer and Details
ⓘ $958 1st Yr Value EstimateCompanion ticket for $99+taxes and fees valued at $150
Click to learn about first year value estimates
75K points + Companion Fare Non-AffiliateThis is NOT an affiliate offer. We always present the best offer even when it means less revenue for Frequent Miler
75K points + Companion Fare ($99 fare + taxes) after $4K spend in the first 90 days
$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: 85K points + Companion Fare ($99 fare + taxes) after $5K spend in the first 3 months. (Expired 2/24/26)
FM Mini Review: A winner for the welcome offer and a possible keeper for the companion fare and flight benefits
Earning rate: 3X Alaska Airlines ✦ 2x gas, EV charging, shipping and local transit ✦ 1X elsewhere
Base: 1X (1.3%)
Gas: 2X (2.6%)
Brand: 3X (3.9%)
Card Info: Visa Signature Business issued by BOA. This card has no foreign currency conversion fees.
Big spend bonus: $121 companion pass every year after $6K spend
Noteworthy perks: Free first checked bag for you and up to six other passengers on your reservation on both Hawaiian and Alaska flights ✦ 10% bonus on earned miles with eligible BOA business account ✦ Earn 1 status point /$3 spend

This is an excellent offer for this recently rebranded Alaska Airlines card.

See also: Alaska launches new Atmos Rewards program…and it’s actually pretty good

Ink Business Cash®: 75K points + great 5X categories

Card Offer
ⓘ $1029 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 the first 3 months.
No Annual Fee
Recent better offer: $900 (*awarded as 90,000 points) after $6k spend in the first 3 months. (Expired 11/13/25)
FM Mini Review: This one should be in everyone's wallet. Incredible welcome offer for a no-annual-fee card. Great card for 5X categories. Excellent companion card to Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, or Ink Business Preferred. Click here for our complete card review

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 better value using Points Boosts, or you can transfer points to loyalty programs such as Hyatt, United, Air Canada, Air France/KLM, Virgin Atlantic, and more.

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Capital One Spark Cash: $1,000

Card Offer
ⓘ $890 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
$1,000 Cash Back ⓘAffiliateThis is an affiliate offer. Frequent Miler may earn a commission if you are approved for this offer
$1,000 after $10,000 spend in the first 3 months from account opening
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95
Recent better offer: $1,500 after $15,000 spend in the first 3 months from account opening (Expired 8/11/25)
FM Mini Review: A good option for business owners who prefer simple cash back rewards.

This is a good offer for an excellent 2% back everywhere business card. After spending $10,000 to earn the welcome bonus, you’ll have a total of $1,200 in rewards. Plus, if you have a miles-earning Capital One card, such as the Venture or Venture X, you can move your cash rewards to the miles-earning card ($1,200 = 120,000 Miles) to make the rewards transferable to airline and hotel partners.

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
150K Miles
ⓘ $1985 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 travel credit valued at $265
Click to learn about first year value estimates
The Business American Express Platinum Card®
200K points
ⓘ $1838 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 airline incidental fee credit for select airline only valued at $140, $200 Hilton credit ($50 per quarter) valued at $150, $120 wireless credit ($10 per month) valued at $90, $150 Dell credit valued at $37.5, $600 Fine Hotels + Resorts® credit valued at $300
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ Card
150K points
ⓘ $1595 1st Yr Value Estimate$300 travel credit valued at $285, $500 Chase The Edit credit (2x per calendar year) valued at $125, $100 GiftCards.com credit ($50 Jan-Jun and again Jul-Dec for cards purchased from https://reservebusiness.giftcards.com/) valued at $50
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
100K points
ⓘ $1277 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
Up to 5 x 50K Free Night Certificates
ⓘ $1253 1st Yr Value Estimate5 Marriott 50K Free Nights valued at $1520
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Chase World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
80K points
ⓘ $1111 1st Yr Value EstimateClick 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
United℠ Business Card
100K Miles + 2,000 PQP
ⓘ $1060 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Ink Business Cash® Credit Card
$750 cash back*
ⓘ $1029 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
Up to 200K points
ⓘ $1007 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Gold Business American Express Card
90K miles
ⓘ $993 1st Yr Value Estimate$150 Delta Stays credit valued at $75
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
175K Points + free night certificate
ⓘ $971 1st Yr Value Estimate$240 Hilton credit ($60 per quarter) valued at $180, Hilton Free Night valued at $418
Click to learn about first year value estimates
Atmos™ Rewards Business Visa Card
75K points + Companion Fare
ⓘ $958 1st Yr Value EstimateCompanion ticket for $99+taxes and fees valued at $150
Click 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
Capital One Spark Cash
$1,000 Cash Back
ⓘ $890 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
100K miles
ⓘ $744 1st Yr Value Estimate$200 Delta Stays credit valued at $100
Click 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
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 Select
$750 Cash Back
ⓘ $654 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
JetBlue Business Card
60K Points
ⓘ $645 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
U.S. Bank Triple Cash Rewards Visa ® Business Card
$750 Cash Back
ⓘ $624 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Card
125K miles
ⓘ $620 1st Yr Value Estimate$250 Delta Stays credit valued at $125
Click 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
United Club℠ Business Card
100K Miles + 2,000 PQP
ⓘ $548 1st Yr Value EstimateClick 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
Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card
$500 statement credit
ⓘ $420 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
BOA Business Advantage Travel Rewards World Mastercard
50K points
ⓘ $420 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Fairwinds Business Cash Visa® Credit Card
Up to $2,000 cash back
ⓘ $420 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Fairwinds Business Rewards Visa® Credit Card
Up to 200K Points
ⓘ $420 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards credit card
$500 statement credit
ⓘ $395 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
TD Business Solutions Visa
$250 Cash Back
ⓘ $219 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
Brex Cash
$250 Amazon gift card
ⓘ $208 1st Yr Value Estimate$250 Amazon gift card valued at $225
Click 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
Evergreen® by FNBO Business Edition® Credit Card
$200 Cash Back
ⓘ $189 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card
45K Points
ⓘ $148 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Amazon Business Prime American Express Card
$125 Amazon gift card
ⓘ $113 1st Yr Value Estimate$125 Amazon gift card valued at $112.5
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
Sams Club Business Mastercard
$30 Statement Credit
ⓘ $29 1st Yr Value EstimateClick to learn about first year value estimates
Costco Anywhere Business Visa
No Welcome Offer
ⓘ $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)
ⓘ $-200 1st Yr Value Estimate$500 airline incidental fee credit valued at $450
Click to learn about first year value estimates
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L3 again

Greg: I am trying to see how you get to a first year value of $1205 for the Capital One Venture

So far I have:
FIRST YEAR VALUE Capital One Venture

Welcome Bonus Cash 750.00

SELECT PERKS
Travel Credit 220.00
Other Select Perks ?

Cost of Spend -44.00
Annual Fee -95.00

TOTAL $831.00

The other select perks appear to be valued at $374. What are they, how much is each one, and what is the deflator you applied to each?

Thanks!

L3 again

Thanks, that makes everything work out!

L3 again

Citi Strata Elite. Also appears superior to C1V, although the benefit Venn diagram does have an intersection as the base earn is 1.5x.

$600 hotel credit ($300 PCY);
$400 Splurge credits ($200 PVY)

3x on restaurants;
6x on restaurants at the times you eat;
Citi Travel 12x hotels+cars;
Citi Travel 6x air fares;
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Fee extra $500;

Jack

As with your comment immediately below, these are Greg’s estimates. You might come up with a different number.

L3 again

Will calcualte these below.

Last edited 1 month ago by L3 again
L3 again

Please explain the math. whereby the Capital One Venture card is above the Bilt Palladium. Assuming 25k spend. The latter has 50k SUB, plus 75k spend + broader range of partners. All for $400 more in AF.

Thus, even ignoring rent and mortgage, and Priority Pass, it appears to be a better net rate of return.

Thanks.

Last edited 1 month ago by L3 again
Jack

If you click on the first year value link, it shows the value math that you request. The values are Greg’s estimates. Not what you might garner.

L3 again

Thanks.

Feel free to comment on my C1V message below.

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?

Dr. Know

I would suggest calling the reconsideration line, if it hasn’t been too long. Quite often you can get the decision reversed or hopefully understand what the problem is. They should have sent you a snail-mail letter that might have some hints as to the reason.

Now that I see the date on your message, it is a wee too late to call reconsideration. But that’s the proper path for failed card requests.

Last edited 1 month ago by Dr. Know
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!