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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
The Platinum Card from American Express
American Express · $895/yr
5x points
on travel (up to $500,000/yr)
Expected travel rewards: $360/yr · travel benefits: $600/yr
Total card value: $4,032/yr3 related benefits
2
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase · $795/yr
8x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $518/yr · travel benefits: $400/yr
Total card value: $3,663/yr2 related benefits
3
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
American Express · $650/yr
6x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $173/yr · travel benefits: $700/yr
Total card value: $1,338/yr3 related benefits
4
The Business Platinum Card from American Express
American Express · $895/yr
5x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $360/yr · travel benefits: $300/yr
Total card value: $3,077/yr1 related benefit
5
Capital One Venture X Rewards
Capital One · $395/yr
10x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $360/yr · travel benefits: $200/yr
Total card value: $1,163/yr1 related benefit
6
Citi Strata Premier
Citi · $95/yr
10x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $540/yr
Total card value: $525/yr
7
United Explorer Card
Chase · $150/yr
2x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $94/yr · travel benefits: $330/yr
Total card value: $1,065/yr3 related benefits
8
Delta SkyMiles Platinum American Express Card
American Express · $350/yr
3x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $130/yr · travel benefits: $250/yr
Total card value: $978/yr1 related benefit
9
American Express Gold Card
American Express · $325/yr
5x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $360/yr
Total card value: $754/yr
10
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase · $95/yr
5x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $324/yr
Total card value: $815/yr
11
Chase Freedom Flex
Chase · No annual fee
5x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $324/yr
Total card value: $608/yr
12
Chase Freedom Unlimited
Chase · No annual fee
5x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $324/yr
Total card value: $285/yr
13
American Express Green Card
American Express · $150/yr
3x points
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $216/yr
Total card value: $489/yr
14
Prime Visa
Chase · No annual fee
5% cash back
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $180/yr
Total card value: $285/yr
15
Citi Double Cash Card
Citi · No annual fee
5% cash back
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $180/yr
Total card value: $50/yr
16
Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
Citi · No annual fee
3% cash back
on travel
Expected travel rewards: $108/yr
Total card value: $185/yr
17
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
American Express · $150/yr
travel benefits: $100/yr
Total card value: $588/yr1 related benefit
18
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
Chase · $229/yr
travel benefits: $70/yr
Total card value: $380/yr1 related benefit
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