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Best Credit Cards of 2017
From huge sign-up bonuses to generous rewards, NerdWallet's best credit cards outshine the rest. Compare these deals, some of which are from our partners, to find one that fits your needs.
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Here are the best credit cards
Updated: August 21, 2017
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card: Travel
- Citi® Double Cash Card – 18 month BT offer: Cash Back
- Chase Freedom®: Rewards
- Discover it® - 18 Month Balance Transfer Offer: Low Interest
- Capital One® QuicksilverOne® Cash Rewards Credit Card: Average Credit
- Discover it® - 18 Month Balance Transfer Offer: Balance Transfer
- Capital One® Platinum Credit Card: Building Credit
- Discover it® for Students: Student
- Ink Business Cash℠ Credit Card: Business
Best Credit Cards: Offers for August 2017
Best credit card for...
Card details
Recommended credit score
Bonus offer
$150 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months. Terms Apply.
Rewards rate
1.00%
Annual fee
Special Offer: $0 intro annual fee for the first year of Card Membership, then $95
Intro APR
N/A
Ongoing APR
13.99% - 24.99% Variable APR
Bonus offer
None
Rewards rate
1.0%
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% on Balance Transfers for 18 months
Ongoing APR
14.49% - 24.49% Variable APR
Bonus offer
Enjoy a one-time bonus of 40,000 miles once you spend $3,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $400 in travel
Rewards rate
2 miles
Annual fee
$0 for the first year, then $59
Intro APR
N/A
Ongoing APR
13.99% - 23.99% Variable APR
Here are the best credit cards
Updated: August 21, 2017
| Card | Best for... |
|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card | Travel |
| Citi® Double Cash Card – 18 month BT offer | Cash Back |
| Chase Freedom® | Rewards |
| Discover it® - 18 Month Balance Transfer Offer | Low Interest |
| Capital One® QuicksilverOne® Cash Rewards Credit Card | Average Credit |
| Discover it® - 18 Month Balance Transfer Offer | Balance Transfer |
| Capital One® Platinum Credit Card | Building Credit |
| Discover it® for Students | Student |
| Ink Business Cash℠ Credit Card | Business |
