Published Reviews
Chase Sapphire Reserve
Chase · Visa Infinite · $550/yr
4.8
★★★★★
/ 5.0

The gold standard for travel rewards. The $300 travel credit, Priority Pass lounges, and 3x on travel and dining make this worth it for frequent travelers.

✈️ Travel🍽️ Dining🛋️ Lounges💰 $550/yr
Amex Platinum
American Express · $695/yr
4.6
★★★★★
/ 5.0

The ultimate luxury travel card. Centurion lounges, 5x on flights, $200 airline credit, and $200 hotel credit. Worth it for frequent flyers who maximize the credits.

✈️ Travel🛋️ Centurion Lounges💰 $695/yr
Capital One Venture X
Capital One · $395/yr
4.7
★★★★★
/ 5.0

The best-value premium travel card. $300 travel credit, 10,000 anniversary miles, and lounge access. The effective annual fee is essentially $0 after credits.

✈️ Travel🔄 Flexible Miles💰 $395/yr
Amex Gold Card
American Express · $250/yr
4.5
★★★★½
/ 5.0

The best card for foodies. 4x at restaurants worldwide and 4x at US supermarkets, plus $120 dining credit and $120 Uber Cash. Effective fee is just $10/year.

🍽️ Dining🛒 Groceries💰 $250/yr
Chase Sapphire Preferred
Chase · Visa Signature · $95/yr
4.6
★★★★★
/ 5.0

The best entry-level travel card. 3x dining, 5x Chase Travel, and access to Chase's full transfer partner network for just $95/year. Perfect for travel rewards beginners.

✈️ Travel🍽️ Dining💰 $95/yr
Citi Double Cash
Citi · Mastercard · No fee
4.4
★★★★½
/ 5.0

The simplest cash back card. 2% on everything with no annual fee, no categories to track. Perfect for people who want consistent rewards with zero effort.

💵 Cash Back🌐 Simple💰 No fee
Delta SkyMiles Reserve
American Express · $650/yr
Review coming soon

The premium Delta card — Sky Club access, companion certificate, and first checked bag free.

✈️ Travel🔴 Delta💰 $650/yr
Review in progress
Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority
Chase · $149/yr
Review coming soon

$75 travel credit, 4 upgraded boardings, and earns toward the coveted Companion Pass.

✈️ Travel🟡 Southwest💰 $149/yr
Review in progress
Wells Fargo Autograph
Wells Fargo · No fee
Review coming soon

3x on restaurants, travel, gas, transit, streaming, and phone plans — all with no annual fee.

⛽ Gas🍽️ Dining💰 No fee
Review in progress
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