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.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
Last reviewed: August 21, 2025
If you frequently fly Southwest, it’s worth upgrading to this high-value airline card, despite its $99 annual fee. It offers a generous sign-up bonus and its rewards points are worth substantially more than the average credit card rewards point.
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Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature card
Last reviewed: September 10, 2020
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. This offer is no longer available.
Wells Fargo Autograph® Card
Last reviewed: September 11, 2025
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.
Citi Double Cash® Card
Last reviewed: November 24, 2025
If you regularly pay off your card in full each month, it’s hard to beat the cash back rewards on the Citi Double Cash card: It offers 2% cash back (1% when you buy and an additional 1% as you make payments for those purchases), making it an ideal card for purchases that don’t qualify for larger bonuses.
*All information about the Chase Freedom Flex℠ has been collected independently by CreditCards.com and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card
Last reviewed: December 2, 2025
The PenFed Pathfinder Rewards Visa Signature card comes with lucrative travel credits and a rewards scheme that favors travel purchases.
Instacart Mastercard®
Last reviewed: December 4, 2025
If you’re already an avid Instacart user, this card could be hugely rewarding thanks to its impressive rewards rate, broad category coverage and generous first-year bonus. If you only use the service occasionally, though, you may be better off with a general grocery rewards card.
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United℠ Explorer Card
Last reviewed: November 7, 2025
Thanks to its solid sign-up bonus, the United Explorer Card makes it easy to earn a free flight quickly; but you’ll have to fly United often to make up for the card’s annual fee of $0 Intro Annual fee for the First Year, then $150.
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card
Last reviewed: December 11, 2025
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.