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Best travel credit cards

A focused shortlist of travel cards to compare by fees, rewards, and benefits.

How to choose a travel credit card

Travel credit cards are usually best for people who can use points, miles, travel credits, lounge access, or trip protections. The strongest cards combine valuable earning rates with benefits you will actually use.

Best for no annual fee
AARP Travel Rewards Mastercard from Barclays Barclays
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

AARP Travel Rewards Mastercard from Barclays

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
100 points
Rewards rate
1%-3%
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Fraud-liability protection
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
75,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
  • Priority boarding may be available
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Air France KLM Visa Signature® Credit Card Bank of America
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Air France KLM Visa Signature® Credit Card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$89
Welcome bonus
70,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Credit Card Bank of America
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Credit Card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
50,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
Best for travel
American Express® Gold Card American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

American Express® Gold Card

American Express · Amex

Annual fee
$325
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-5x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Extended warranty coverage may be included
  • Baggage coverage may be included
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
American Express® Green Card American Express
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

American Express® Green Card

American Express · Amex

Annual fee
$150
Welcome bonus
40,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-3x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card Bank of America
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Atmos™ Rewards Ascent Visa Signature® credit card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
50,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card Bank of America
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® Credit Card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$395
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
10%
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
Best for travel
Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card Bank of America
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
600 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card Bank of America
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Elite Credit Card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$550
Welcome bonus
750 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card Bank of America
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
250 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Bank of America® Travel Rewards Credit Card for Students Bank of America
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Bank of America® Travel Rewards Credit Card for Students

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
250 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • No yearly card fee
Best for travel
Best Western Rewards® Premium Mastercard® First National Bank of Omaha
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Best Western Rewards® Premium Mastercard®

First National Bank of Omaha · Mastercard

Annual fee
$89
Welcome bonus
80,000 points
Rewards rate
2x-20x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on First National Bank of Omaha's site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
BMO Ascend™ World Elite®* Mastercard®* BMO
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

BMO Ascend™ World Elite®* Mastercard®*

BMO · Mastercard

Annual fee
$150
Welcome bonus
771 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on BMO's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Extended warranty coverage may be included
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
Best for travel
Breeze Easy® Visa® Credit Card Barclays
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Breeze Easy® Visa® Credit Card

Barclays · Visa

Annual fee
$89
Welcome bonus
50,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-10x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Priority boarding may be available
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
British Airways Visa Signature® Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

British Airways Visa Signature® Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
75,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card Capital One
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

Capital One · Mastercard

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
20,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Capital One's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Carnival® World Mastercard® Barclays
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Carnival® World Mastercard®

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
200 points
Rewards rate
1x-2x
Intro APR
0% · 6mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Chase Aeroplan® Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Chase Aeroplan® Card

Chase · Mastercard

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-5x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Extended warranty coverage may be included
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card Chase
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$550
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-8x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Baggage coverage may be included
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard® Wells Fargo
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Choice Privileges® Select Mastercard®

Wells Fargo · Mastercard

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-10x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Wells Fargo's site
Why we like it
  • Cell phone protection may be available
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Citi Strata Elite℠ Card Citi
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Citi Strata Elite℠ Card

Citi · Mastercard

Annual fee
$595
Welcome bonus
75,000 points
Rewards rate
1.5x-12x
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Citi's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Partner status benefits may apply
Best for travel
Citi Strata Premier® Card Citi
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Citi Strata Premier® Card

Citi · Mastercard

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-10x
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Citi's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® Citi
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard®

Citi · Mastercard

Annual fee
$595
Welcome bonus
70,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Citi's site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® Citi
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard®

Citi · Mastercard

Annual fee
$350
Welcome bonus
90,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Citi's site
Why we like it
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® Citi
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard®

Citi · Mastercard

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
80,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Citi's site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Credit One Bank® Wander® American Express® Card Credit One Bank
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Credit One Bank® Wander® American Express® Card

Credit One Bank · American Express

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
Check terms
Rewards rate
1%-10%
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Credit One Bank's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card American Express
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card

American Express · American Express

Annual fee
$150
Welcome bonus
90,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-2x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Priority boarding may be available
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card

American Express · American Express

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
10,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-2x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card

American Express · American Express

Annual fee
$350
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-3x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
  • Priority boarding may be available
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card

American Express · Amex

Annual fee
$650
Welcome bonus
125,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-3x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Discover it® Miles Credit Card Discover
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Discover it® Miles Credit Card

Discover · Discover

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
Check terms
Rewards rate
1.5x
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Discover's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Disney Premier Visa Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Disney Premier Visa Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$49
Welcome bonus
300 points
Rewards rate
1%-5%
Intro APR
0% · 6mo
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Disney® Inspire Visa® Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Disney® Inspire Visa® Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$149
Welcome bonus
600 points
Rewards rate
1%-10%
Intro APR
0% · 6mo
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard Barclays
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite Mastercard

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$499
Welcome bonus
50,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Partner status benefits may apply
Best for travel
Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard® Barclays
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Emirates Skywards Rewards World Elite Mastercard®

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
40,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Fraud-liability protection
Best for travel
FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard Barclays
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-15x
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
Best for travel
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

American Express · Amex

Annual fee
$550
Welcome bonus
175,000 points
Rewards rate
3x-14x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Hilton Honors American Express Card American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Hilton Honors American Express Card

American Express · Amex

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
3x-7x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card American Express
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card

American Express · Amex

Annual fee
$150
Welcome bonus
130,000 points
Rewards rate
3x-12x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Iberia Visa Signature® Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Iberia Visa Signature® Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
75,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
185,000 points
Rewards rate
3x-26x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
JetBlue Card Barclays
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

JetBlue Card

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$499
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-6x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
JetBlue Plus World Elite Mastercard Barclays
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

JetBlue Plus World Elite Mastercard

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-6x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard Barclays
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

JetBlue Premier World Elite Mastercard

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$499
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-6x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Partner status benefits may apply
Best for travel
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card American Express
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy® American Express® Card

American Express · American Express

Annual fee
$250
Welcome bonus
135,000 points
Rewards rate
2x-6x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card Chase
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-14x
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • No yearly card fee
Best for travel
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
125,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$250
Welcome bonus
85,000 points
Rewards rate
2x-6x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Extended warranty coverage may be included
  • Baggage coverage may be included
  • Partner status benefits may apply
Best for travel
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card

American Express · American Express

Annual fee
$650
Welcome bonus
150,000 points
Rewards rate
2x-6x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Miles & More® World Elite Mastercard® Barclays
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Miles & More® World Elite Mastercard®

Barclays · Mastercard

Annual fee
$89
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
Best for travel
Navy Federal Flagship Travel Rewards Credit Card Navy Federal
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Navy Federal Flagship Travel Rewards Credit Card

Navy Federal · Visa

Annual fee
$49
Welcome bonus
350 points
Rewards rate
2x-3x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Navy Federal's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Navy Federal Visa Signature® Flagship Rewards Credit Card Navy Federal
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Navy Federal Visa Signature® Flagship Rewards Credit Card

Navy Federal · Visa

Annual fee
$49
Welcome bonus
35,000 points
Rewards rate
2x-3x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Navy Federal's site
Why we like it
  • Fraud-liability protection
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card PenFed
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card

PenFed · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
50,000 points
Rewards rate
1.5x-4x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on PenFed's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Cell phone protection may be available
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
Best for no annual fee
Priceline VIP Rewards™ Visa® Card Barclays
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Priceline VIP Rewards™ Visa® Card

Barclays · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
150 points
Rewards rate
1x-5x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® Credit Card Bank of America
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Royal ONE Plus™ Visa Signature® Credit Card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
700 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Royal ONE™ Visa Signature® Credit Card Bank of America
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Royal ONE™ Visa Signature® Credit Card

Bank of America · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
450 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Bank of America's site
Why we like it
  • Priority boarding may be available
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
80,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$149
Welcome bonus
85,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$229
Welcome bonus
90,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Companion-travel perks may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
TD First ClassSM Visa Signature® Credit Card TD Bank
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

TD First ClassSM Visa Signature® Credit Card

TD Bank · Visa

Annual fee
$89
Welcome bonus
250 points
Rewards rate
1x-3x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on TD Bank's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Cell phone protection may be available
  • Fraud-liability protection
Best for travel
The Platinum Card® from American Express American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

The Platinum Card® from American Express

American Express · Amex

Annual fee
$895
Welcome bonus
175,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
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The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Charles Schwab

American Express · American Express

Annual fee
$895
Welcome bonus
150,000 points
Rewards rate
5x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley American Express
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

The Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Morgan Stanley

American Express · Amex

Annual fee
$895
Welcome bonus
150,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-5x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on American Express' site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Truist Enjoy Beyond: Premium Rewards Visa® Credit Card Truist
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4.6 ★★★★★
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Truist Enjoy Beyond: Premium Rewards Visa® Credit Card

Truist · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
30,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-3x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Truist's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Truist Enjoy Travel credit card Truist
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Truist Enjoy Travel credit card

Truist · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
20,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-2x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Truist's site
Why we like it
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card U.S. Bank
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature® Card

U.S. Bank · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
20,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-5x
Intro APR
0% · 15mo
See rates & apply on U.S. Bank's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • No yearly card fee
Best for travel
U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card U.S. Bank
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

U.S. Bank Altitude® Reserve Visa Infinite® Card

U.S. Bank · Visa

Annual fee
$400
Welcome bonus
750 points
Rewards rate
1x-5x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on U.S. Bank's site
Why we like it
  • Airport-lounge benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
United Club℠ Card Chase
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

United Club℠ Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$695
Welcome bonus
90,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-11x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
United Gateway℠ Card Chase
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

United Gateway℠ Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
40,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
United Quest℠ Card Chase
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

United Quest℠ Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$350
Welcome bonus
70,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-10x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Priority boarding may be available
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
United℠ Explorer Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

United℠ Explorer Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$150
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-9x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Priority boarding may be available
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card Wells Fargo
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4.6 ★★★★★
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Wells Fargo Autograph Journey℠ Visa® Card

Wells Fargo · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
1x-5x
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Wells Fargo's site
Why we like it
  • Cell phone protection may be available
  • Baggage coverage may be included
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card Wells Fargo
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card

Wells Fargo · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
200 points
Rewards rate
1x-3x
Intro APR
0% · 12mo
See rates & apply on Wells Fargo's site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Cell phone protection may be available
  • No yearly card fee
Best for no annual fee
Wells Fargo Choice Privileges® Mastercard® Wells Fargo
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Wells Fargo Choice Privileges® Mastercard®

Wells Fargo · Mastercard

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Wells Fargo's site
Why we like it
  • Cell phone protection may be available
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • No yearly card fee
Best for travel
Wells Fargo One Key+™ Card Wells Fargo
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Wells Fargo One Key+™ Card

Wells Fargo · Mastercard

Annual fee
$99
Welcome bonus
350 points
Rewards rate
2%-3%
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Wells Fargo's site
Why we like it
  • Cell phone protection may be available
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
World of Hyatt Credit Card Chase
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

World of Hyatt Credit Card

Chase · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
60,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
Check terms
See rates & apply on Chase's site
Why we like it
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for no annual fee
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card Barclays
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4.7 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card

Barclays · Visa

Annual fee
$0
Welcome bonus
75,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 6mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • No yearly card fee
  • Travel-focused card positioning
Best for travel
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card Barclays
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4.6 ★★★★★
Wafa rating

Wyndham Rewards Earner® Plus Card

Barclays · Visa

Annual fee
$95
Welcome bonus
100,000 points
Rewards rate
Varies
Intro APR
0% · 6mo
See rates & apply on Barclays' site
Why we like it
  • Intro APR or transfer-focused terms
  • Partner status benefits may apply
  • Travel-focused card positioning

Frequently asked questions

Who should choose a travel card?

A travel card can fit people who fly, stay in hotels, book rental cars, or want flexible points for future trips.

Are travel cards worth annual fees?

They can be, but only when rewards, credits, and protections exceed the annual fee for your real usage.