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We’ve reviewed a variety of hotel, airline and general rewards cards to determine which cards offer the most worth. Our ratings consider not only the monetary value rewards and sign-up bonuses, but also the ease of the redemption and the total value of each card’s features. Our goal is to help you find a well-rounded card that offers large earnings and lets you redeem those earnings for travel rewards and perks that are truly valuable.  Check out the offers below from our partners.

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PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card review

PenFed Pathfinder® Rewards Visa Signature® Card

4.1 rating

The PenFed Pathfinder Rewards Visa Signature card comes with lucrative travel credits and a rewards scheme that favors travel purchases.

 

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Discover it® Miles review

Discover it® Miles

4.1 rating

The Discover it® Miles card offers a range of high-end travel perks and an industry-leading rewards rate for the card’s first 12 months, but the benefits drop off significantly after the first year.

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IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card review

IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card

4.1 rating

The IHG One Rewards Traveler card is a decent card for IHG loyalists, but it doesn’t offer much in the way of perks.

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The New United℠ Explorer Card review

The New United℠ Explorer Card

4.1 rating

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.

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Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card review

Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card

4.1 rating

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.

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U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Card review

U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Card

4 rating

Packed with lucrative benefits, the new U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve card offers more than enough value to make up for the card’s $400 annual fee – especially if you don’t mind using your phone to make many of your purchases. This offer is no longer available on our site. 

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Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card review

Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card

4 rating

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. This offer is no longer available.

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The New United Quest℠ Card review

The New United Quest℠ Card

4.0 rating

Boasting a solid set of cardholder perks that should more than cover its annual fee, the United Quest card will offer terrific value for semi-frequent flyers who plan on sticking with the airline long term.

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