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. Check out the offers below from our partners.
Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card
Last reviewed: April 18, 2024
This card offers solid everyday rewards in a terrific mix of spending categories, but it may not be the best fit for frequent travelers looking for flexible rewards.
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard
Last reviewed: February 19, 2021
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.
Wyndham Rewards Earner® Card
Last reviewed: April 16, 2024
This card can offer great value for occasional travelers who prefer to stay at Wyndham hotels, especially via its high rewards rate on gas and generous anniversary bonus (a perk that’s hard to come by on a no-annual- fee hotel card).
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Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
Last reviewed: April 2, 2024
It lacks the heft of most elite airline cards, but for loyal Southwest flyers, this card offers enough value to justify its higher fee.
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card
Last reviewed: April 4, 2024
The IHG One Rewards Traveler card is a decent card for IHG loyalists, but it doesn’t offer much in the way of perks.
PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card
Last reviewed: March 29, 2024
The PenFed Pathfinder Rewards Visa Signature card comes with lucrative travel credits and a rewards scheme that favors travel purchases.
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card
Last reviewed: April 16, 2024
The VentureOne card from Capital One is a good pick for cardholders who want rewards-funded travel, but don’t want to deal with blackout dates or complicated rewards schemes: In lieu of complicated bonuses, the card awards 1.25 miles on every purchase and it allows you to book your rewards-funded travel yourself from any website or travel agent you choose.
Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Card
Last reviewed: November 15, 2023
The Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature® Card awards 2 percent cash back, but only PenFed members can apply.