It’s Free Money Friday! Since we’re on vacation, I thought it would be appropriate to share the best travel and hotel rewards credit cards with you!
I’ll keep the list updated, so you can check back later, especially if you have a planned vacation coming up.
Travel Rewards Credit Cards
Blue Sky from American Express(R)
- 7,500 bonus points when you spend $1,000 within 3 months – redeemable for a $100 statement credit.
- No annual fee.
- Travel rewards with no blackout dates or travel restrictions. Redeem with any airline, any car rental, any hotel – anytime.
- Pay your bill all at once, or over time. It’s up to you.
- Blue Savings Program(R): big deals on big brands, all the time.
- Get a decision in as little as 60 seconds.
Chase Sapphire Preferred℠ Card
- Earn 40,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months- that’s $500 toward travel rewards!
- 2 points per dollar spent on travel and at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
- Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you book through Ultimate Rewards℠
- No foreign transaction fees
- Receive a 7% annual dividend on all new points earned – even on points already redeemed
- 1:1 point transfer to participating frequent travel programs
- Direct access to expert service advisors anytime
- No Annual Fee for your first year – A $95 value
Chase Sapphire℠ Card
- Earn 10,000 bonus points after you spend $500 in the first 3 months – that’s $100 toward travel or any other reward!
- 2 points per dollar spent at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
- Points never expire and there are no limits on how many points you can earn
- Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, cash back and more
- Direct access to expert service advisors anytime
- No annual fee!
CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® World MasterCard®
- Designed for businesses with an established credit history
- Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months of cardmembership*
- First eligible checked bag free for you and up to 4 traveling companions*
- Priority Boarding – Enjoy an enhanced boarding experience*
- Earn 2 AAdvantage® miles for every $1 you spend on eligible American Airlines purchases and on purchases at certain office supply, telecommunications and car rental merchants*
- Renew your annual cardmembership and earn a 5% AAdvantage mileage bonus upon eligible purchases made during the cardmembership year*
Escape by Discover® Card
- Earn up to $250 in travel rewards–1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first 25 months
- Double Miles on every $1 you spend
- 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months, then the variable purchase APR of 10.99% – 16.99%*
- No restrictions on travel–fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
- Flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
- Travel Insurance benefits, including primary car rental, lost or damaged luggage, travel delay, and trip cancellation when you book with your Escape by Discover card
- Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty–16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
- *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
Miles by Discover® Card
- Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles with every $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months – up to 20,000 Bonus Miles
- 1 Mile on every $1 you spend – Plus flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
- 0% intro APR on balance transfers for 12 months, then the variable purchase APR of 10.99% – 15.99%*
- No restrictions on travel–fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
- Travel benefits include secondary collision damage insurance when you rent a car with your Miles by Discover card
- Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty–16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
- Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
- *Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information
Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Credit Card from American Express
- Starpoints(R) Bonus: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months – enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel
- Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines through SPG Flights and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates
- 2011 SmarterTravel(R) Award for “Best Travel Rewards Card”
- $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65
Visa® Black Card™
- Limited Membership
- 24-Hour Concierge Service at your disposal
- Unlimited VIP airport lounge visits
- Exclusive rewards program; 1% cash back or airfare on any airline – no blackouts or restrictions
- Luxury gifts
- Accepted globally; zero liability protection against unauthorized purchases
- Made with carbon, not just another piece of plastic
Hotel Rewards Credit Cards
Citi® Hilton HHonors™ Visa Signature® Card
- Earn 40,000 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points after spending $1,000 within 4 months of account opening*
- Earn 6 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent at a participating hotel within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio.*
- Earn 3 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on purchases at supermarkets, drugstores and gas stations.*
- Earn 2 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on all other purchases.*
- No annual fee.*
Hyatt Credit Card
- Begin with 2 Award Nights at Hyatt properties worldwide, after making your first purchase with the Hyatt Credit Card
- Receive 1 Anniversary Award Night each year in category 1-4 properties
- No foreign transaction fees and Smart Chip protection on international purchases
- 3 Hyatt Gold Passport points for every $1 spent with your Hyatt Card at all Hyatt properties
- 1 Hyatt Gold Passport point for every $1 spent on purchases elsewhere
- There are no limits to the points you can earn
- Award nights with no resort, Internet or redemption fees
Marriott Rewards® Credit Card
- Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after your first use, redeemable for up to 4 free nights; plus receive 2 free night stay e-certificates upon account approval, that’s enough up to 6 free nights at a category 1 hotel
- No Annual fee for your first year – that’s a $45 value*
- Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
- Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
- Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 10 nights credit toward Elite status
- Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites
Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card
- Earn 50,000 Bonus Points after your first use
- Receive 1 free night stay upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary
- Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
- Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on qualifying airline, dining, and rental car purchases
- Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
- No foreign transaction fees
- Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 15 nights credit toward Elite status
- Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites
Be sure to read the fine print and review all the terms and conditions!
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