Premium Rewards Credit Cards


Representing the cream of the crop, these rewards credit cards seem to do it all, from bonus categories to lounge access to travel statement credits.
Perks we like: travel/airline fee credits, airport lounge access, exclusive hotel collections, elite status.

Delta Reserve for Business Credit Card

  •  Earn 40,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months.
  •  Earn 10,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Elite Qualification Miles when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months.
  •   15,000 MQMs + 15,000 miles when you spend $30,000 in a year.
  •   15,000 MQMs + 15,000 miles when you spend $60,000 in a year.
  •   20% off in-flight purchases on Delta


Annual Fee
$450
Rewards Rate
1 - 2 miles / $1
Welcome offer
40,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Exceptional

Delta Reserve® Credit Card from American Express

  •  Earn 40,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months.
  •  Earn 10,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Elite Qualification Miles when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first three months.
  •   15,000 MQMs + 15,000 miles when you spend $30,000 in a year.
  •   15,000 MQMs + 15,000 miles when you spend $60,000 in a year.
  •   20% off in-flight purchases on Delta


Annual Fee
$450
Rewards Rate
1 - 2 miles / $1
Welcome offer
40,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Exceptional

Hilton Honors™ American Express Aspire Card

  •  Earn 100,000 Hilton Honors Points when you after spending $4,000 on eligible purchases within the first 3 months of having the card.
  •   Weekend Night Award when you get the card, then every year after card renewal.
  •   $250 Hilton Resort statement credit when you renew your Aspire Card. Valid for participating Hilton Resort properties.
  •   $100 property credit when you book at least two nights at participating Waldorf, Conrad, and LXR hotels and resorts.


Annual Fee
$450
Rewards Rate
3 - 14 points / $1
Welcome offer
100,000 Hilton Honors Points
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Exceptional

Hilton Honors™ Ascend Card from American Express

  •  Earn 75,000 Hilton Honors points when you spend $2,000 on the card in the first 3 months.
  •  Earn 25,000 Hilton Honors Points when you Spend another $1,000 on the card within the first 6 months.
  •   Hilton Honors Gold Status when you Spend $40,000 on purchases in a calendar year, then get Diamond status through the following year.
  •   Weekend Night Reward when you Spend $15,000 in a calendar year and get a Weekend Night Reward.
  •   10 free Priority Pass Select visits each year


Annual Fee
$95
Rewards Rate
3 - 12 points / $1
Welcome offer
75,000 Hilton Honors points
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Exceptional

Platinum Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card

  •  Earn 35,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles when you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months.
  •  Earn 5,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Elite Qualification Miles when you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months.
  •   $100 statement credit when you earned after your first purchase within the first 3 months.
  •   10,000 bonus miles & 10,000 bonus MQMs when you spend $25,000 on the card in a calendar year.
  •   earn another 10,000 bonus miles & 10,000 bonus MQMs when you spend $50,000 on the card in a calendar year.
  •   20% off in-flight purchases on Delta


Annual Fee
$195
Rewards Rate
1 - 2 miles / $1
Welcome offer
35,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Exceptional

Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card

  •  Earn 35,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles when you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months.
  •  Earn 5,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles Elite Qualification Miles when you Spend $1,000 in the first 3 months.
  •   $100 statement credit when you Earned when you make your first purchase on the card within 3 months.
  •   10,000 MQMs + 10,000 bonus miles when you Spend $25,000 in a calendar year
  •   Earn another 10,000 MQMs and 10,000 bonus miles when you spend $50,000 in a calendar year
  •   20% off in-flight purchases on Delta


Annual Fee
$195
Rewards Rate
1 - 2 miles / $1
Welcome offer
35,000 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Very Good - Exceptional
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The American Express® Gold Card

The American Express® Gold Card

The American Express® Gold Card

  •  Earn 35,000 American Express Membership Rewards Points when you spend $2,000 in the first 3 months.
  •   $10/monthly dining credit at participating restaurant partners
  •   $75 hotel credit + room upgrade (depending on availability) when booking through The Hotel Collection.


Annual Fee
$0 the first year, $250 after that
Rewards Rate
N/A
Welcome offer
35,000 American Express Membership Rewards Points
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Very Good - Exceptional

The Platinum Card® from American Express

  •  Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $5,000 in the first 3 months.
  •   $15/month credit for US Uber rides, plus a $20 bonus in December, for a total of up to $200 annually.


Annual Fee
$550
Rewards Rate
N/A
Welcome offer
60,000 Membership Rewards points
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Very Good - Exceptional

Annual Fee
$0
Rewards Rate
N/A
Welcome offer
N/A
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Exceptional
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Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

  •  Earn 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points when you spend $4,000 in the first 3 months of card membership.
  •  Earn 5,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points when you add an authorized user to the card.


Annual Fee
$0 the first year, $95 after that
Rewards Rate
N/A
Welcome offer
60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Very Good - Exceptional
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Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card

Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card

Chase Sapphire Reserve® Card

  •  Earn 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points when you spend $4,000 in the first 3 months.
  •   50% points redemption bonus when booking through Chase Ultimate Rewards


Annual Fee
$0 the first year, $450 after that
Rewards Rate
N/A
Welcome offer
50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Exceptional
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J.P. Morgan Reserve Card

J.P. Morgan Reserve Card

J.P. Morgan Reserve Card

  •  Earn 100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points when you spend $4,000 in the first 3 months.


Annual Fee
$450
Rewards Rate
N/A
Welcome offer
100,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Exceptional
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United MileagePlus Club Card

United MileagePlus Club Card

United MileagePlus Club Card

  •  Earn 50,000 United Airlines MileagePlus Miles when you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months


Annual Fee
$450
Rewards Rate
1.5 - 2 miles / $1
Welcome offer
50,000 United Airlines MileagePlus Miles
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Exceptional
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Citi Premier℠ Card

Citi Premier℠ Card

Citi Premier℠ Card

  •  Earn 50,000 Citi ThankYou points when you spend $4,000 within the first 3 months
  •   25% point bonus when redeeming ThankYou points for airfare


Annual Fee
$0 the first year, $95 after that
Rewards Rate
N/A
Welcome offer
50,000 Citi ThankYou points
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Very Good - Exceptional

The First Progress Platinum Elite MasterCard® Secured Credit Card

  •   Invest your tax refund to improve your credit by making the refundable deposit for your new secured card today
  •   Receive Your Card More Quickly with New Expedited Processing Option
  •   No Credit History or Minimum Credit Score Required for Approval
  •   Quick and Complete Online Application
  •   Full-Feature Platinum MasterCard® Secured Credit Card
  •   Nationwide Program though not yet available in NY, IA, AR, or WI *See Card Terms.
  •   Apply in just a few moments with no negative impact to your credit score; no credit inquiry will be recorded in your credit bureau file


Annual Fee
$29
Instant Approval
No
Card Type
Secured
Recommended Credit
 
 
 
 
Limited/PoorFair

U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa Infinite Card

  •   Earn 50,000 bonus points worth $750 on travel. when you Just spend $4,500 in the first 90 days of account opening.


Annual Fee
$0 the first year, $400 after that
Rewards Rate
1 - 5 points / $1
Welcome offer
N/A
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