Best travel credit cards.
The right card pays for a business-class flight in a single welcome bonus. We track live offers, annual fees, and transfer partners so you always see the latest deals.
Amex
9 cardsMembership Rewards points transfer to 19+ airline and hotel partners.
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card
Welcome Bonus
Earn 200,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $6,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership.
Spend $6,000 in 6 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Hilton Resort Credit ($400)
- Free Night Reward
- CLEAR+ Credit ($219)
Transfer Partners (19)
American Express Gold Card
Welcome Bonus
Earn up to 100,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first 6 months from account opening
Spend $8,000 in 6 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Dining credit ($120)
- Resy credit ($100)
- Dunkin credit ($84)
Transfer Partners (19)
American Express Green Card
Welcome Bonus
Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 6 months from account opening.
Spend $3,000 in 6 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Dining Credit ($120)
- Clear Credit ($189)
Transfer Partners (19)
Business Gold Card
Welcome Bonus
Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $10,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of Card Membership.
Spend $10,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Monthly statement credits at Grubhub and more ($240)
- ChatGPT Business subscription credits ($300)
- Squarespace subscription credits ($150)
Transfer Partners (19)
Business Platinum Card
Welcome Bonus
AS HIGH AS 300,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $20,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months of Card Membership. Welcome offers vary and you may not be eligible for an offer.
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Statement credits for Fine Hotels + Resorts ($600)
- Global Lounge Collection Access ($850)
- Hilton for Business ($200)
Transfer Partners (19)
Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Welcome Bonus
Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Spend $3,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Statement Credits ($240)
- Hilton Honors Gold Status
- Earn Hilton Honors Diamond Status
Transfer Partners (19)
Hilton Honors American Express Card
Welcome Bonus
Earn 80,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months.
Spend $1,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Hilton Honors Silver Status
- No Foreign Transaction Fees
- Amex Special Ticket Access
Transfer Partners (19)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card
Welcome Bonus
Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points + A Free Night Reward after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership.
Spend $3,000 in 6 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Hilton Credit ($200)
- Complimentary Hilton Honors Gold Status
Transfer Partners (19)
The Platinum Card
Welcome Bonus
As high as 175,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first 6 months of card membership
Spend $12,000 in 6 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Airline incidentals credit ($200)
- Uber credit ($200)
- Lounge access
Transfer Partners (19)
Bilt
2 cardsThe only cards that let you earn points on rent and mortgage payments.
Bilt Palladium Card
Welcome Bonus
50,000 Bilt Points + Gold Status after spending $4,000 on everyday purchases in the first 90 days + $300 of Bilt Cash
Spend $4,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Bilt Cash ($200)
- Gold Status
Transfer Partners (25)
Bilt Blue Card
Welcome Bonus
Transfer Partners (25)
Capital One
2 cardsSimple 2× earning on everything with 22 transfer partners.
Capital One Venture Rewards
Welcome Bonus
Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening plus $300 stays credit
Spend $4,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Capital One Travel credit ($300)
Transfer Partners (22)
Capital One Venture X Rewards
Welcome Bonus
Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
Spend $4,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Capital One Travel credit ($300)
- Anniversary bonus miles
- Lounge access
Transfer Partners (22)
Chase
7 cardsUltimate Rewards points with 1:1 Hyatt transfer — the best hotel redemption in points.
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Welcome Bonus
Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Spend $6,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Annual Travel Credit ($300)
- Global Entry/TSA PreCheck Credit ($120)
- The Edit Hotel Credit ($500)
Transfer Partners (14)
Chase Freedom Flex
Welcome Bonus
Earn a $250 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
Spend $500 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- DoorDash DashPass
- DoorDash quarterly credit ($40)
- Points Boost
Transfer Partners (14)
Chase Freedom Unlimited
Welcome Bonus
Earn a $200 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
Spend $500 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- DashPass Membership
- Cash Back Rewards
- Travel Cancellation Insurance ($1500)
Transfer Partners (14)
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Welcome Bonus
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
Spend $5,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Hotel credit ($50)
- DoorDash DashPass
- Peloton credit ($60)
Transfer Partners (14)
Ink Business Cash
Welcome Bonus
Earn $750 cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months after account opening.
Spend $6,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Complimentary Instacart+ Membership ($99)
- Monthly Instacart Credit ($240)
Transfer Partners (14)
Ink Business Preferred
Welcome Bonus
Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
Spend $8,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Cell Phone Protection
- Purchase Protection
- Auto Rental Coverage
Transfer Partners (14)
Ink Business Unlimited
Welcome Bonus
Earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
Spend $6,000 in 3 months
Earning Rates
Key Benefits
- Intro APR
Transfer Partners (14)
More cards in the US
Issuer and annual fee details from our card catalogue. We do not show welcome bonuses or earning rates for these cards.
American Express
American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Membership Rewards
American Express Blue Cash Preferred Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- Membership Rewards
American Express Business Gold Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $375
- Earns
- Membership Rewards
American Express Business Green Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- Membership Rewards
American Express Delta SkyMiles Blue Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Delta SkyMiles
American Express Delta SkyMiles Platinum Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $350
- Earns
- Delta SkyMiles
American Express Hilton Honors Aspire Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $550
- Earns
- Hilton Honors
American Express Hilton Honors Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Hilton Honors
American Express Marriott Bonvoy Bevy Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $250
- Earns
- Marriott Bonvoy
Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $150
- Earns
- Delta SkyMiles
Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $650
- Earns
- Delta SkyMiles
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $650
- Earns
- Marriott Bonvoy
The Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Membership Rewards
The Business Platinum Card from American Express
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $895
- Earns
- Membership Rewards
The Platinum Card from American Express
American Express
- Annual fee (USD)
- $895
- Earns
- Membership Rewards
Bank of America
Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Card
Bank of America · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Preferred Rewards
Bank of America Premium Rewards Card
Bank of America · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- Bank of America Rewards
Bank of America Travel Rewards Card
Bank of America · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Bank of America Rewards
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Card
Bank of America · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Preferred Rewards
Barclays
AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard
Barclays · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $99
- Earns
- American AAdvantage
Barclays Atmos Rewards Ascent Card
Barclays · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- Atmos Rewards
Barclays Atmos Rewards Summit Card
Barclays · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $395
- Earns
- Atmos Rewards
Barclays JetBlue Plus Card
Barclays · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $99
- Earns
- TrueBlue Points
Barclays Wyndham Earner Card
Barclays · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Wyndham Rewards
Barclays Wyndham Earner Premier Card
Barclays · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $395
- Earns
- Wyndham Rewards
Bilt
Capital One
Capital One Quicksilver Card
Capital One · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Capital One Cash
Capital One Savor Rewards
Capital One · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Capital One Cash/Miles
Capital One Spark Cash Plus Card
Capital One · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $150
- Earns
- Capital One Cash
Capital One VentureOne Rewards
Capital One · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Capital One Miles
Chase
Chase Air Canada Aeroplan Card
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $195
- Earns
- Aeroplan Points
Chase Ink Business Preferred
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- Ultimate Rewards
Chase Ink Business Premier Card
Chase · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $195
- Earns
- Ultimate Rewards
Chase Ink Business Unlimited
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Ultimate Rewards
Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Card
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $299
- Earns
- Southwest Rapid Rewards
Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Card
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $99
- Earns
- Southwest Rapid Rewards
Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business Card
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $149
- Earns
- Southwest Rapid Rewards
Chase United Club Infinite Card
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $695
- Earns
- United MileagePlus
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card
Chase · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $99
- Earns
- IHG One Rewards
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- Marriott Bonvoy
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority Credit Card
Chase · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $149
- Earns
- Southwest Rapid Rewards
Citi
Citi AAdvantage Executive Card
Citi · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $695
- Earns
- AAdvantage Miles
Citi AAdvantage Globe Card
Citi · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $350
- Earns
- AAdvantage Miles
Citi / AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard
Citi · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $99
- Earns
- American AAdvantage
Citi Premier Card
Citi · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- ThankYou Points
Citi Strata Elite Card
Citi · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $595
- Earns
- ThankYou Points
Citi Strata Premier Card
Citi · Mastercard
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- ThankYou Points
U.S. Bank
U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card
U.S. Bank · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- US Bank Rewards
US Bank Altitude Go Card
U.S. Bank · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Altitude Rewards
U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card
U.S. Bank · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $400
- Earns
- US Bank Rewards
Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Autograph Card
Wells Fargo · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $0
- Earns
- Wells Fargo Rewards
Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Card
Wells Fargo · Visa
- Annual fee (USD)
- $95
- Earns
- Wells Fargo Rewards
Which cards transfer where?
Cross-reference of credit-card points to airline and hotel programs.
| Loyalty program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | — | — | — | |
| Accor Live Limitless | — | — | ||
| Aer Lingus | — | |||
| Aeromexico | — | — | ||
| Air Canada | ||||
| Air France/KLM | ||||
| Alaska Airlines | — | — | — | |
| American Airlines | — | — | — | |
| Avianca | — | |||
| British Airways | ||||
| Cathay Pacific | — | |||
| Choice Privileges | — | — | ||
| Delta Air Lines | — | — | — | |
| EVA Air | — | — | — | |
| Emirates | — | |||
| Etihad Airways | — | — | ||
| Finnair | — | — | — | |
| Hilton Honors | — | — | ||
| I Prefer | — | — | — | |
| IHG One Rewards | — | — | ||
| Iberia | — | |||
| Japan Airlines | — | — | ||
| JetBlue | — | |||
| Marriott Bonvoy | — | |||
| Qantas | — | — | ||
| Qatar Airways | — | |||
| Singapore Airlines | — | |||
| Southwest Airlines | — | — | ||
| Spirit Airlines | — | — | — | |
| TAP Air Portugal | — | — | ||
| Turkish Airlines | — | — | ||
| United Airlines | — | — | ||
| Virgin Atlantic | — | |||
| Virgin Red | — | — | — | |
| World of Hyatt | — | — | ||
| Wyndham Rewards | — |
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