Best Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses for May 2024
Whether you’re looking for miles to help pay for travel or cash back to fund a new purchase, the best credit card sign-up bonuses can help you make it happen.
Brendan Dyer is a Bankrate editor who writes and edits content for rewards, travel, cash back and business credit cards. He’s passionate about informing readers about the most innovative ways to use their credit cards and how synergistic multiple cards can be in the right hands.
Brendan started at Bankrate in October of 2021 and has worked on a wide variety of reviews and projects with the goal of simplifying the card-shopping process for readers. He wrote copy for Bankrate’s Spender Type tool and conducted research and wrote content for Bankrate’s points and miles valuations, two pages that connect readers with information to help them make smart credit card decisions.
To fill the space between writing and editing content for Bankrate, Brendan moonlights as a fiction author and an adjunct writing professor teaching first-year composition.
Brendan holds three credit cards and only paid an annual fee once he got the American Express Gold Card. Although the card’s $250 annual fee can be staggering for most cardholders, Brendan uses it for all of his U.S. supermarket and restaurant purchases so he can build a rewards balance that will fund his international travel. Plus, the card’s $240 worth of monthly Uber and dining credits help it nearly pay for itself.
Whether you’re looking for miles to help pay for travel or cash back to fund a new purchase, the best credit card sign-up bonuses can help you make it happen.
These are Bankrate's top picks for Chase credit cards you should consider adding to your wallet in 2024. Read our expert advice and compare the latest offers from Chase.
A card for consumers with fair credit who may not be eligible for the best rewards cards on the market today.
It’s worth considering the Quicksilver Secured if you want a low-cost way to boost your credit score while earning cash back with no annual fee.
There's a lot of points-earning power with the IHG Rewards Club Select Credit Card, but very few mid-range hotels to choose from.
The Bank of America-issued Alaska Airlines Visa credit card has a hallmark feature that's hard for other airline cards to top: its Alaska's Famous Companion Fare offer.
The simple, no-hassle AAA Member Rewards card makes it easy to use and redeem points.
Each quarter, you can pick two categories from a list of 12 to earn 5 percent cash back in on up to $2,000 in combined purchases per quarter, making it a truly custom rewards plan.
The Wells Fargo Business Credit Card is a cash back or travel rewards card for businesses. Learn more about this card for bad credit or no credit here.
If you’re a frequent traveler who prefers to stay at Wyndham hotels, the Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card is a great option.
With a three-tier awards chart, a generous sign-up bonus and practical bonus categories, this card seeks to make travel accessible for families.
The Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card is a middle-of-the-road option for fans of the Hilton chain.
United Airlines customers who are looking for value from checked bags and rebates get the most value from the United Quest Card.
With credits totaling more than the annual fee, the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire card offers tremendous value for those who prefer staying with Hilton.
If you're looking for a business card with built-in expense tracking tools, consider the Brex Card. Just make sure you read the fine print first.
Commuting not only takes time out of your day, it can take a chunk out of your wallet
Businesses have certain legal responsibilities to customers when they discover a compromised card.