GPT on Question 34, Sep 22
What's the best travel rewards credit card right now?Assuming you’re in the U.S., Chase Sapphire Preferred® is the best travel card for most people.
Why it’s a strong default
- •$95 annual fee
- •Flexible points transferable to partners such as United, Southwest, Hyatt, Air Canada, and others
- •Strong rewards on travel and dining
- •Useful travel protections
- •$50 annual hotel credit through Chase Travel
- •Easier to justify than most premium cards
Better choices for specific travelers
- •Capital One Venture X: Best premium value if you’ll use its $300 Capital One Travel credit and airport lounges.
- •American Express Platinum: Best for lounge access and luxury perks, but the high fee only makes sense if you naturally use its many credits.
- •Wells Fargo Autograph: Strong no-annual-fee option.
- •Bilt Mastercard: Best if you pay rent and can earn points without a transaction fee.
- •World of Hyatt Credit Card: Excellent for Hyatt loyalists.
Welcome offers change frequently, so compare the current bonus before applying. Also, travel rewards aren’t worthwhile if you carry a balance—the interest usually outweighs the rewards.
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Assuming you’re in the U.S., **Chase Sapphire Preferred® is the best travel card for most people**.
**Why it’s a strong default**
- $95 annual fee
- Flexible points transferable to partners such as United, Southwest, Hyatt, Air Canada, and others
- Strong rewards on travel and dining
- Useful travel protections
- $50 annual hotel credit through Chase Travel
- Easier to justify than most premium cards
**Better choices for specific travelers**
- **Capital One Venture X:** Best premium value if you’ll use its $300 Capital One Travel credit and airport lounges.
- **American Express Platinum:** Best for lounge access and luxury perks, but the high fee only makes sense if you naturally use its many credits.
- **Wells Fargo Autograph:** Strong no-annual-fee option.
- **Bilt Mastercard:** Best if you pay rent and can earn points without a transaction fee.
- **World of Hyatt Credit Card:** Excellent for Hyatt loyalists.
Welcome offers change frequently, so compare the current bonus before applying. Also, travel rewards aren’t worthwhile if you carry a balance—the interest usually outweighs the rewards.
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