Rewards Credit Cards - Reviews
Credit card rewards come in many forms — from miles to cash back to points — that can redeemed for a variety of goodies. Some cards offer large sign-up bonuses, others offer extra earnings on bonus categories. Some cards charge annual fees. All these differences can make it difficult to compare.
We’ve created a rating system to cut through the complicated details and compare cards on a similar basis. Our ratings take into account the estimated value of their rewards, the ease of redeeming rewards and special perks and benefits.
Chase Freedom Unlimited®
Last reviewed: June 23, 2021
The Chase Freedom Unlimited card offers a good sign-up bonus and an impressive average rewards rate, including a 1.5% cash back rate on general purchases, making it a great starter card for collecting Chase Ultimate Rewards.
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
Last reviewed: June 23, 2021
The price of admission for this luxury card from J.P. Morgan Chase is steep, but its large sign-up bonus and generous travel allowance more than make up for the card’s $550 annual fee.
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant™ American Express® Card
Last reviewed: June 17, 2021
The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card offers a lot of value in its first year thanks its introductory bonus, but – if you’re not interested in luxury perks with Marriott hotels – you can find many rewards cards that offer better ongoing value.
American Express® Gold Card
Last reviewed: June 10, 2021
The annual fee is pricey, but if you’re searching for the most rewarding card for food purchases, the American Express Gold Card may be your best option.
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Discover it® Cash Back
Last reviewed: May 12, 2021
The Discover it Cash Back card offers a substantial amount of value for cardholders who don’t mind keeping track of rotating bonus categories; but what really sets this card apart from its competitors is its consumer-friendly terms and ultra generous sign-up bonus, which matches the amount of cash back you earn at the end of the card member’s first year.
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless™ Credit Card
Last reviewed: June 17, 2021
Though Marriott rewards points are a bit inflated, the new Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card is a good value, offering a generous intro bonus along with many other benefits.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Last reviewed: June 23, 2021
This is a flexible rewards card with a high rewards rate and valuable perks for frequent travelers.
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Last reviewed: June 10, 2021
The $550 annual fee might set your head spinning, but the massive list of perks and benefits that comes with American Express’s top-of-the-line luxury card offers plenty of value.
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IHG® Rewards Club Premier Credit Card
Last reviewed: June 17, 2021
With a large sign-up bonus and other valuable rewards — including a rewards night each year — the IHG Rewards Club Premier card is packed with value.
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Last reviewed: May 13, 2021
The Hilton Honors Aspire card — though laden with great hotel perks — is probably too pricey for the average rewards cardholder.
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