What is the best travel rewards credit card for someone with "above average" credit?
Hi,
Trying to choose a travel rewards credit card. Which do you recommend? Trying to choose among:
1. a Capital One travel rewards card
2. Amex Blue Sky rewards card
3. Bank of America Worldpoints card
4. other??
What should I look for when choosing a travel rewards card?
eg, Capital One No Hassle Miles rewards start at $12,000 spent which yields a credit of $150. But Amex Blue Sky rewards only start at 7500 points = $7500 spent which is equal to a credit of up to $100. But I'm not sure which card generally has better benefits overall. i.e. Is there a hidden trade-off, etc?
Advice please!
Answers (2)
Robert F.
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The site I have always seen recommended to compare cards is ...
Clark Howard has some good information, too ... look on the bottom of the page.
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I quit using the cards that offer points or XX equals x in credits for travel.
If you pay your balance in full each month go with Bank of America and get real air miles for every dollar spent. Even with triple A credit they still have high apr so you never want to carry a balance with them.
Most of their cards also give you 10,000 or 15,000 miles just for being approved and you get 1 companion pass each year so someone can fly with you for only 50.00. You also get board room passes each year as well.
There is also a dining rewards program so that every dollar spent in certain resturants earned 2X, 3X or more miles for every dollar spent.
Sheilah
