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.
Drury Gold Key Club credit card
Last reviewed: November 15, 2017
The Drury Gold Key Club card offers frequent Drury guests a generous point bonus on hotel stays, a decent APR and a good sign-up bonus in the card’s first year, but you may not get much use out of the card if you don’t travel relatively frequently.
PNC CashBuilder Visa credit card
Last reviewed: February 21, 2018
The PNC Cashbuilder Visa rewards moderate spenders and loyal PNC bank account holders with up to 1.75 percent cash back on every purchase, but it doesn’t offer much else to set it apart from other cards.
Navy Federal Credit Union Visa Signature Flagship Rewards card
Last reviewed: September 5, 2018
Navy Federal Credit Union’s Flagship Rewards card offers triple points for travel purchases and twice the points for every other purchase, making it an ideal pick for cardholders who want to rack up points without a lot of effort.
Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard
Last reviewed: October 4, 2018
With the highest general rewards rate on the market, the Barclaycard Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard offers a winning combination of value, flexibility and valuable travel perks.
HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard
Last reviewed: October 19, 2018
The HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard’s 10-percent annual bonus gives it a little more oomph than your average cash back card, but you can get more value out of a points-based card. This offer is no longer available.
Stash Hotel Rewards Visa card
Last reviewed: November 15, 2017
The Stash Hotel Rewards Visa card bolsters its rewards rate by allowing you to earn bonus points on dining, gas and outside hotel purchases, though the redemption options are limited to free nights at Stash’s small network of boutique hotels.
M&T Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: February 21, 2018
This inexpensive rewards card offers a fair amount of value cardholders who want affordable rewards without the fuss: In lieu of a costly and complicated rewards scheme, it offers a low APR and 1.5 percent cash back on every purchase.
Disney Rewards Visa card from Chase
Last reviewed: February 22, 2018
Though the Disney Rewards Visa card shines on Disney theme park perks and discounts, its rewards program leaves much to be desired.
Costco Anywhere Visa Card by Citi
Last reviewed: October 2, 2018
The Costco Anywhere Visa excels as a card for Costco and gas back purchases, though you’ll have to contend with an annual membership fee for Costco and only redeeming your cash back once a year.
M&T Visa credit card with rewards
Last reviewed: December 6, 2017
A basic, no frills card with limited rewards, the M&T Visa card is a decent choice for balance-carrying cardholders who don’t mind foregoing extra benefits such as car rental insurance or price protection.
KeyBank Key2More Rewards credit card
Last reviewed: January 19, 2018
With a decent APR and a higher-than-average rewards rate, the Key2More Rewards MasterCard sounds like a great deal; but when you add up the value of the card’s inflated rewards points, you’ll find this card isn’t as generous as it seems.
USAA Rewards American Express Card
Last reviewed: June 28, 2018
The USAA Rewards American Express Card offers a fair amount of points on dining out, gas and grocery store purchases, but beware of its APR, which can run very high.