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.
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
Last reviewed: December 19, 2018
The new Capital One Savor card gets bragging rights for offering the most cash back on dining and entertainment purchases combined, but it’s not the best option for many cardholders due to its $95 annual fee.
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Last reviewed: December 14, 2018
The Hilton Honors Aspire card — though laden with great hotel perks — is probably too pricey for the average rewards cardholder.
Capital One Venture Rewards credit card
Last reviewed: December 19, 2018
This is a flexible rewards card with a high rewards rate and valuable perks for frequent travelers.
Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card
Last reviewed: December 20, 2018
A good value for Hilton hotel fans, the Honors Ascend card makes it easy to quickly earn free night’s stays by offering a substantial introductory bonus and an ample point bonus on gas, restaurant, airfare and hotel purchases. (Terms apply)
Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: October 30, 2018
One of our favorite travel cards, this premium hotel card was tailor made for fans of luxury hotel stays: for just $75 a year, it offers some of the generous rewards available on hotel stays and regular purchases as well as some the industry’s best bonuses.
American Express Gold Card
Last reviewed: January 10, 2019
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.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Last reviewed: January 11, 2019
The Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card doesn’t have as much heft as most elite airline cards, but it does offer enough value to justify paying the higher fee.
Discover it® Balance Transfer
Last reviewed: January 2, 2019
A good value for cardholders who need to transfer a balance, but don’t want to give up earning new rewards, the Discover it Balance Transfer card pairs a generous balance transfer promotion with a solid first year bonus.
Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: October 30, 2018
For cardholders who prefer to stay at mid-tier hotels such as Country Inn and Suites or the Radisson, the Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card offers a fair amount of value, including a sizable sign-up and an above average rewards rate on regular purchases.
British Airways Visa Signature Card
Last reviewed: October 29, 2018
One of the best airline cards on the market, this super charged premium card offers frequent transatlantic flyers an accessible sign-up bonus that amply rewards heavy spenders, a plentiful point bonus on airfare, valuable travel perks and generously priced rewards points that are worth more than twice the average credit card rewards point.
Alliant Visa Signature Card
Last reviewed: December 17, 2018
With unlimited 2.5-percent cash back on all purchases, the Alliant Visa Signature Card is made for those who want to put all of their credit card spend onto one card.
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard
Last reviewed: December 14, 2018
The AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard is an excellent means for collecting bonus AAdvantage miles. It offers up a 60,000-mile bonus for simply paying the annual fee and making one qualifying purchase.