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Best Credit Cards for Travel

Top travel credit cards ranked by travel rewards, lounge access, travel insurance, and annual credits.

1
3% cash back
on travel
Total benefits: $185/yr
2
6x points
on travel
Total benefits: $1,338/yr3 related benefits
3
The Platinum Card from American Express
American Express · $895/yr
5x points
on travel (up to $500,000/yr)
Total benefits: $4,172/yr3 related benefits
4
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase · $795/yr
8x points
on travel
Total benefits: $3,331/yr2 related benefits
5
5x points
on travel (up to $500,000/yr)
Total benefits: $1,697/yr1 related benefit
6
Capital One Venture X Rewards
Capital One · $395/yr
10x points
on travel
Total benefits: $1,163/yr1 related benefit
7
3x points
on travel
Total benefits: $978/yr1 related benefit
8
United Explorer Card
Chase · $150/yr
2x points
on travel
Total benefits: $645/yr2 related benefits
9
Citi Strata Premier
Citi · $95/yr
10x points
on travel
Total benefits: $525/yr
10
Total benefits: $588/yr1 related benefit
11
5x points
on travel
Total benefits: $605/yr
12
Chase Freedom Flex
Chase · No annual fee
5x points
on travel
Total benefits: $608/yr
13
Chase Freedom Unlimited
Chase · No annual fee
5x points
on travel
Total benefits: $285/yr
14
Total benefits: $380/yr1 related benefit
15
American Express Green Card
American Express · $150/yr
3x points
on travel
Total benefits: $489/yr
16
American Express Gold Card
American Express · $325/yr
3x points
on travel
Total benefits: $729/yr

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