Our Favorite Travel and Reward Credit Cards
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Chase Freedom Unlimited This card has no annual fees and is great paired with other Chase cards to earn the maximum rewards.
Chase Freedom This card earns 1.5% cash back on every purchase making it a great card to pair with other Chase cards. You can also earn 5% back at merchants that rotate each quarter, making it an easy way to earn lots of UR points.
Capital One(R) Venture(R) Rewards Credit Card This is one of the most popular travel cards on the market. The rewards are simple to use and redeem, making it a great card.
Chase Sapphire Preferred(R) Card This is a great option if you don’t want the Chase Sapphire Reserve. You can transfer points between your other Chase cards, making it a great option for travel and other rewards.
The Platinum Card(R) from American Express This card fits in the luxury category but if you want great travel benefits, this is one to consider!
Wells Fargo Propel American Express Card No annual fee and 3x points on dining out and travel make this a great card to add to your wallet.
Chase Sapphire Reserve Best for travel rewards. This card is a must if you travel, don’t let the high annual fee deter you. It’s our most used travel card!
American Express Green Card If you have excellent credit, consider this card!
Airline Specific Cards If you have loyalty to an airline, these are a must for you!
Hotel Specific Cards Earn lots of hotel points by using a hotel branded card.
All Cash Back Cards Prefer cash back instead of other awards? This is the card for you.
Cards with No Foreign Transaction Fees These are the best cards for international travel.
Reward Cards Earn various rewards with this card. Find one that’s perfect for you!
Small Business Cards If you own a small business, don’t miss the perks that come with these small business cards.
Our personal favorites:
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless It’s no secret Marriott is our hotel brand of choice so naturally we have several cards from the brand since we spent 75+ nights a year at their properties!
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant This is our most used Marriott card and it comes with lots of great perks!
Hilton Honors Ascend We love Hilton properties overseas and have stayed at some great properties all over the world. The welcome bonus with this card will get you several free nights.
World of Hyatt Card Hyatt is one of our favorite hotel chains, particularly the Grand Hyatt and Andaz properties overseas. The welcome bonus with this card will get you an amazing 3-4 night stay at some of the best properties all over the world.
Southwest Airlines Card We have both the personal and business cards, which earned us a companion pass that is good for nearly 2 years. This means that one of us flies free for nearly 2 years on any Southwest flight!
Chase Freedom This card is a must to have in your wallet! With the rotating 5% cash back categories, it’s really easy to rack up UR points.
Chase Ink Business Preferred Do you have a small business? Then this card is a must! The welcome bonus is generous, getting you closer to your travel goal.
Platinum Delta SkyMiles Do you fly Delta? This is a great card to have! Every year on your card member anniversary, you get a companion ticket good for travel within the US.
Disney Rewards Visa As Disneyland pass holders, we use this card any time we renew annual passes or visit the parks. If you’re planning a trip to Disney, this is a good cart to have!
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