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BEST STARTER TRAVEL CARD

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card

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Recommended Credit Score: Good to Excellent (670 – 850)

Bankrate Score

4.9

Rewards Rate:

Earn 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠. Earn 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries. Earn 2x on all other travel purchases. Earn 1x on all other purchases.

Welcome Offer:

Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Regular APR:

19.24% - 27.49% Variable

Purchase Intro APR:

N/A

Balance Transfer Intro APR:

N/A

Annual Fee:

$95
This card’s points are worth more when you redeem for travel through Chase Travel℠ and you can transfer rewards to a long list of popular airline and hotel transfer partners, making it a great pick if you’re looking for an ultra-flexible, low-cost travel card.

Read our full Chase Sapphire Preferred review.
- Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
- Enjoy beneﬁts such as 5x on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, 3x on dining, select streaming services and online groceries, 2x on all other travel purchases, 1x on all other purchases
- Earn up to $50 in statement credits each account anniversary year for hotel stays through Chase Travel℠
- 10% anniversary points boost - each account anniversary you'll earn bonus points equal to 10% of your total purchases made the previous year.
- Count on Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance and more.
- Complimentary DashPass which unlocks $0 delivery fees & lower service fees for a min. of one year when you activate by 12/31/27. Plus, a $10 promo each month on non-restaurant orders.
- Member FDIC

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Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

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Recommended Credit Score: Good to Excellent (670 – 850)

Bankrate Score

5.0

Rewards Rate:

Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel. Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day.

Welcome Offer:

LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel

Regular APR:

19.49% - 28.49% (Variable)

Purchase Intro APR:

N/A

Balance Transfer Intro APR:

N/A

Annual Fee:

$95
“This card consistently delivers enough points for an award flight or two each year just from non-bonus purchases. It’s among the best entry-level cards for most folks.” – Harlan Vaughn, Bankrate credit cards senior editor

Alternatives: The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card offers a higher rewards rate in some everyday spending categories and potentially more valuable points. Chase Sapphire Preferred points are worth around 2.0 cents on average through the right transfer partner (based on Bankrate's estimated valuations) and offer more unique transfer partners than Capital One.
- LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Enjoy $250 to use on Capital One Travel in your first cardholder year, plus earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening - that’s equal to $1,000 in travel
- Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase, every day
- Earn 5X miles on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel
- Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
- Receive up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®
- Use your miles to get reimbursed for any travel purchase—or redeem by booking a trip through Capital One Travel
- Enjoy a $50 experience credit and other premium benefits with every hotel and vacation rental booked from the Lifestyle Collection
- Transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs
- Top rated mobile app

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Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card

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on Chase's secure site

Recommended Credit Score: Good to Excellent (670 – 850)

Bankrate Score

4.2

Rewards Rate:

Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase made for your business.

Welcome Offer:

Earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Regular APR:

16.74% - 24.74% Variable

Purchase Intro APR:

0% Intro APR on Purchases for 12 Months

Balance Transfer Intro APR:

N/A

Annual Fee:

$0
This is one of the most flexible cards for startups, side hustles and small businesses thanks to its unlimited flat rewards rate, which makes it easy to earn rewards even if your spending categories vary widely. Ultimate Rewards points also carry terrific redemption value for both cash back and travel.

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- Earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening
- Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase made for your business
- No Annual Fee
- Redeem rewards for cash back, gift cards, travel and more through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.
- Earn rewards faster with employee cards at no additional cost. Set individual spending limits for greater control.
- Round-the-clock monitoring for unusual credit card purchases
- With Zero Liability you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.
- 0% introductory APR for 12 months on purchases
- Earn 5% total cash back on Lyft rides through 9/30/27.
- Member FDIC

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"Credit card rewards, welcome bonuses and added perks — like travel insurance or savings on certain brands — are essentially free money. By swiping a card for everyday purchases, you can earn rewards toward your next trip or cash in your wallet. Pay your balance on time and in full to avoid interest fees and credit dings."

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