
AAdvantage Aviator Red vs. Citi AAdvantage Platinum: Citi Goes the Extra Mile
The Aviator Red wows at first with its easy-to-earn bonus, but the Citi card offers more robust long-term benefits.


The Aviator Red wows at first with its easy-to-earn bonus, but the Citi card offers more robust long-term benefits.


The Wells Fargo Active Cash Card is a bit more straightforward and features a superior intro APR offer — but the Citi Double Cash has transfer partners.


It’s a top contender in the 2% cash-back arena, mainly because it offers other incentives that its competitors do not match.


It's one of the best 2% cash-back cards on the market, but there are a couple of caveats to keep in mind.


Apply through the Apple Wallet app or online, with no credit score dings until you accept the offer.


Customizable rewards offer maximum flexibility, but sometimes they require extra work.


First open a new account elsewhere, then call Wells Fargo to close your existing account.


Cardholders whose credit limits were decreased during the pandemic are looking at their credit cards differently, a new NerdWallet survey shows.


There are many rewarding credit card options to book your next cruise, but they may not be what you think. Here are our top picks.


Don't get too comfortable with your first card — once it's done its job, it's time to move on.


It's not an issue if you pay on time, and some credit cards don't charge it at all. But those that do can impose this sky-high interest rate for paying late — and it could last six months or more.


They're a start, but even recycled plastic has downsides. Metal cards, digital wallets and buying less help, too.


The original Royal Caribbean Visa Signature has been replaced by a pair of new cards, one with no annual fee and one with a fee plus additional parks.


The number of available crypto credit cards has shrunk drastically in recent years. If you want one, your options will be limited.


Some credit cards, particularly from newer companies, promise no credit check and no fees — an ideal combo for those with bad credit. Here are our top picks.



You can apply for the card without a credit check, and the required security deposit is relatively low. But it lacks a way to move up to a better product.


It's a relatively affordable and flexible card for its class, but there are restrictions on eligibility, and it doesn't come with an upgrade path.


The card can help you build credit when you use it to pay qualifying subscriptions. It doesn't charge interest, and there's no credit check — but there will be a fee.


It earns meager rewards that can be applied directly to a college savings account. However, most would be better off with a less limiting cash-back card.
