Travel Rewards Credit Cards

Travel rewards cards are a smart choice for frequent travelers. With each purchase, you’ll earn points or miles that can be redeemed for flights, hotels, car rentals and more.

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How to pick your first travel credit card — in one minute

Daydreaming about your next adventure? Before you plan your trip, you may want to sign up for a new credit card to start earning points that can help you save on travel costs. Watch to see which three steps to consider when selecting a travel credit card.

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Read our reviews of the top travel rewards cards

Discover it Miles Review: Travel Rewards With a Cash-Back Twist

3.8

NerdWallet rating 
You get 1.5 miles per dollar spent on everything. Miles can be redeemed for travel or converted to cash back at the same penny-per-mile rate. Annual fee: $0.

Chase Sapphire Reserve Review: A First-Class Premium Travel Card

5.0

NerdWallet rating 
The card earns bonus points for travel and dining-related spending, which can be redeemed for more value through Chase. It piles on the perks, too, but they come at a price.

Bank of America Travel Rewards Review: Easy Rewards for Easy Travel

3.8

NerdWallet rating 
Earn 1.5 points per dollar on all spending. Redeem points for credit on your statement against any travel or restaurant purchase.

Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: Nearly a Must-Have for Travelers

5.0

NerdWallet rating 
You get bonus points for spending on travel, dining and some everyday purchases. Points are worth more when used to book through Chase.

Marriott Bonvoy Business Review: Free Night, Rich Rewards

5.0

NerdWallet rating 
Earn and redeem rewards at thousands of properties in the Marriott hotel group, with a free night every year and automatic elite status.

American Express Gold Card Review: Dining Rewards Royalty

4.6

NerdWallet rating 
This card features rich benefits for foodies, including high ongoing rewards at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets and an annual dining credit, among other perks.

Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card Review: Big Rewards, No Annual Fee

4.5

NerdWallet rating 
Cardholders can still rack up triple points across a wide swath of common spending categories like dining, travel, gas stations and streaming — all while paying no annual fee.

Citi Premier Review: Rewards Are Easy to Earn, but Less Valuable to Burn

4.9

NerdWallet rating 
Earn 3 points per $1 spent on airlines and hotels, and at gas stations, restaurants and supermarkets (1X back on other purchases). But those points don't go as far as they can with other travel cards.

Capital One Venture Review: Easy Earnings, Effortless Redemptions

4.7

NerdWallet rating 
Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on everything. Redeem miles (at 1 cent apiece) for credit on your statement against any travel purchase, with none of the restrictions of airline cards.

Capital One Venture X Review: A Worthy Option Among Premium Cards

4.9

NerdWallet rating 
Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on most purchases, and receive a slew of travel-related perks, including airport lounge access.

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