To make choosing your next card a bit easier, we've ranked the best credit card offers below with an eye toward those that can help you book luxury travel. Factors include: the welcome/sign-up bonus, bonus categories, and perks/benefits.
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While listed as a cashback card, you can combine the points you earn with another Ultimate Rewards card. That will allow you to transfer the points from the Ink Unlimited to airline and hotel partners.
While listed as a cashback card, you can combine the points you earn with another Ultimate Rewards card. That will allow you to transfer the points from the Ink Cash to airline and hotel partners.
A go-to choice for those just getting started with points and miles. It provides an easy way to earn more points with bonus categories on travel, dining and more. Plus, you can transfer points to airline and hotel partners.
It’s tough to find a better business card with transferable points. Businesses can earn 3x points on a bunch of categories up to $150k per year. Plus, it comes with a great cell phone protection benefit.
The United Quest Card is probably the co-branded United card overall with a nice bonus plus ways for United flyers to offset the annual fee.
A solid option to earn some more United miles for United or Star Alliance flights.
An easy way to earn points for award tickets on Star Alliance carriers, Etihad, and more. 3x at grocery stores is a great bonus category.
Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Earn an additional 25,000 Avios after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months.
Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Earn an additional 25,000 Avios after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months.
Earn 75,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months. Earn an additional 25,000 Avios after you spend $20,000 in the first 12 months.
The Explorer Card lost a bit of its luster with the launch of the Quest Card. However, with a good welcome bonus, the lower annual fee and free checked bag perk might be enough for some folks.
The best perk is the United Club membership. When flying United or Star Alliance carriers, this provides access to United Clubs (plus children or two guests) and many Star Alliance business class lounges (plus one guest on your flight).
The big brother of the Sapphire Preferred, it can be a useful choice for those who do a lot of travel thanks to Priority Pass lounge access and the ability to redeem points at 1.5 cents per point. It’s possible to get a 70,000-point bonus offer.
A free night certificate on your account anniversary worth up to 40k points, 4th night free on award bookings, and Platinum Elite status make this a card worth considering.
A solid welcome bonus plus the ability to earn elite nights per $10,000, it’s a great business card option for those who like Hyatt.
A solid option for business owners (and anyone with a side hustle) to earn some IHG points.
You’ll receive an annual free night certificate (worth up to 35k points) and 15 elite night credits which make it much easier to earn Platinum Elite status.
Currently, we are seeing a 150,000-point offer. Your best chance at seeing this offer is to open the following link in an private browser.
Currently, we are seeing a 90,000-point offer. Your best chance at seeing this offer is to open the following link in an private browser.
Earn 4x on a bunch of categories on up to $200k per calendar year. The best offer is currently via personal referral. Contact me for a referral.
A card packed with perks and statement credits for small business owners. The best offer is currently via personal referral. Contact me for a referral.
It’s the business version of the Capital One Venture X. Currently, you can only apply for this card via a Capital One Relationship Manager.
One of my favorite cards on the market right now. I regularly use it to earn 2x on spend that otherwise would earn 1x. Throw in lounge access and up to 3 free authorized users (who also get lounge access), and you have something special.
It’s a solid card that earns 2x on everything if you’re nervous about the Venture X’s annual fee. Still, anyone who travels a decent bit should really consider the Venture X. Just run the numbers and you’ll see!
Not only is this card the best way to start earning valuable ThankYou Points, but it has some great 3x bonus categories and an annual $100 hotel credit. Not bad for a card with a low annual fee.
Alaska miles are great for business and first class flights to Asia. Currently, this is your best option for earning Alaska miles.
A solid business card if you want to earn some American miles. You’ll receive a 5% bonus on the AA miles earned via this card after your account anniversary.
This card offers a great welcome bonus that can help you book some fun business (and first) class flights. You also get a free checked bag on domestic American flights.
Alaska miles are great for business and first class flights to Asia. Currently, this is your best option for earning Alaska miles.
Provides Diamond status which makes it an excellent card for those who regularly stay at Hilton properties. You’ll also receive a free weekend night certificate your first year and after you renew each year.
Listed as a cashback card, you can turn the cash into transferable points by moving the ot to a card that earns Capital One miles (e.g. Venture X). It’s also a charge card so there’s no set limit if you have large business expenses.
If you need a big chunk of American miles and would like a free checked bag on your domestic American flights, look no further.