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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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.
A go-to for beginners. It's 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.
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.
The big brother of the Sapphire Preferred, it's a good option if you want lounge access and the ability to redeem points at 1.5 cents per point.
Earn a Travel Together (2-for-1) ticket after spending $30,000 in a calendar year.
10% discount on Iberia flights and a $1,000 discount voucher if you spend $30,000 in a calendar year.
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.
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.
A solid option to earn some more United miles for United or Star Alliance flights.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
It might technically earn cashback but, when paired with a Sapphire or Ink Preferred, your points can be transferred to partners. Thanks to great 3% bonus categories and 1.5% back on all other spend, this is a great supplementary card.
You’ll get an annual free night certificate for a Category 1-4 property and you can earn a second by spending $15,000 in a year. You’ll get 5 elite nights each year with the card plus you can earn 2 elite nights per $5,000 spent.
It might technically earn cashback but, when paired with a Sapphire or Ink Preferred, your points can be transferred to partners. Thanks to great 3% bonus categories and rotating quarterly 5% bonus categories, this is a great supplementary card.
Quite possibly the best personal Southwest card of the bunch. You get 4 upgraded boardings each year, 7,500 Rapid Rewards points upon renewal, and a $75 Southwest credit each year. And, of course, it can help you earn the Southwest Companion Pass.
A cheaper alternative to the Southwest Priority card, you’ll receive 2 upgraded boardings each year as well as 6,000 Rapid Rewards points upon renewal. Points you earn with this card count toward the Southwest Companion Pass.
With no annual fee, this card can help you earn the Southwest Companion Pass. You’ll also receive 2 upgraded boardings each year as well as 3,000 Rapid Rewards points upon renewal.
Even with no annual fee, you can get a 4th night free on your award stays. Personally, I’d prefer the IHG Premier Card.
A great card for lounge access, statement credits, and premium cabin flight discounts. The best offer is currently via personal referral. Click "Learn More" below to apply via referral.
One of the best cards for earning Amex points thanks to 4x on groceries (up to $25k per year) and 4x at restaurants. The best offer is currently via personal referral.
A card packed with perks and statement credits for small business owners.
Earn 4x on a bunch of categories on up to $200k per calendar year. It's possible to get a welcome offer for 130k points but it's highly targeted.
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.
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.
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.
If you need a big chunk of American miles and would like a free checked bag on your domestic American flights, look no further.
Alaska miles are great for business and first class flights to Asia. It may be possible to get a better offer by going through the process to book flight.
Alaska miles are great for business and first class flights to Asia. Currently, this is your best option for earning Alaska miles.
Quite possibly the easiest welcome bonus to earn as you’ll need to make just one purchase. It doesn’t hurt that the miles you’ll earn are valuable American miles.
A solid welcome bonus, 15 elite night credits each year, plus an annual free night certificate (up to 35,000 points) makes this a solid business card option for those who stay with Marriott.
A slightly cheaper alternative to the Spark Cash Plus. You still earn 2x on all spend but you’ll have a credit limit. If you don’t have as much business spend, this could be a good choice to earn Capital One miles.
The Citi AAdvantage Executive card is designed for people who regularly fly American Airlines and want lounge access. You can also get a Loyalty Points boost to help you earn the next level of elite status with American AAdvantage.
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.
3 Miles per $1 spent directly on Air France, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and SkyTeam member airlines
A lower annual fee than the Platinum or Gold, the Green Card is a solid earner with 3x on dining and travel. You’ll also get an annual $100 credit for both a CLEAR membership and LoungeBuddy. Just make sure you apply for the best welcome offer.
Pair this no annual fee card with the Citi Premier and the cash back you earn can become transferable ThankYou Points. Since you’ll earn 2x on all purchases, this card makes sure you never have to earn 1x.
Cardholders receive complimentary Hilton Gold status. Earn a Free Night Reward when you spend $15,000 in a calendar year. Earn Diamond by spending $40,000 on the card in a calendar year.
As a cardholder you’ll get Hilton Gold status which provides free breakfast at many Hilton brands. Additionally, you can earn up to two free weekend night certificates. You’ll also receive 10 passes to Priority Pass lounges.
Cardholders receive Hilton Silver status. Earn Gold Status when you spend $20,000 on the Card in a calendar year.
The annual $300 Marriott credit plus an annual free night certificate worth up to 50,000 points can really help offset the annual fee. It also comes with Priority pass Select membership so you can access plenty of airport lounges.
You get complimentary Platinum status + 7,500 points on your account anniversary.
You get complimentary Diamond status + 15,000 points on your account anniversary.
With Lufthansa Miles & More miles, you can access Lufthansa first class award space earlier than Star Alliance partners.
Most people can't earn points on rent easily or without paying processing fees. The Bilt Card solves that problem. Plus, the card comes with other useful benefits.