Travel Credit Card Advice

Read up on the latest travel credit card advice from the team at Bankrate. We'll help you navigate all of the travel rewards programs out there and help you pick out a card (or several) that can help you reach your travel goals.

Our Latest Travel Advice

Want an Amex Platinum without the $695 annual fee?

Want to reap the rewards this card offers without paying the annual fee? Find out how to avoid the cost by jumping through a few hoops that are worth the effort.

3 min read Nov 30, 2023
Should I get a travel credit card that earns points, miles or both?

The right travel credit card ultimately depends on the type of traveler you are.

6 min read Nov 29, 2023
Why October is the best time to apply for a Southwest Rapid Rewards card

This is the perfect time to work toward a Southwest Companion Pass.

4 min read Nov 27, 2023
Chase Freedom Flex vs. Chase Sapphire Preferred

Find out which Chase credit card is best for your spending habits.

8 min read Nov 23, 2023
How to choose an airline card

Is an airline credit card right for you? Here’s how to choose the best option.

5 min read Nov 20, 2023
Under the radar card to consider: Citizens Bank Cash Back Plus

The Citizens Bank Cash Back Plus Mastercard provides 1.8 percent cash back, and might even be more rewarding than a 2 percent cash back card. Find out the card’s perks, and if it’s right for your [...]

3 min read Nov 17, 2023
American Express Gold vs. Platinum

Unique rewards rates and cardholder perks set these two cards apart.

10 min read Nov 16, 2023
Amex Platinum authorized user benefits guide

Learn how to add an authorized user to your Amex Platinum Card and have access to many of the same lucrative travel benefits.

8 min read Nov 14, 2023
Guide to IHG rewards points value

The IHG Rewards Club is worth considering if you’re traveling with any of IHG’s brands. But what are the points actually worth?

4 min read Nov 06, 2023
Best ways to use 100,000 points

Find out some awesome ways to use 100k points, plus where to find them.

5 min read Nov 06, 2023
Chase Slate vs. Chase Freedom Flex

Chase Slate Edge and Chase Freedom are two good credit cards that serve vastly different purposes.

8 min read Nov 03, 2023
Which rewards credit card is best for me?

Find a credit card that aligns with your spending pattern to reap the rewards

4 min read Oct 31, 2023
How I used my Ink Business Preferred card’s sign-up bonus

Find out how one writer redeemed her points for international travel.

3 min read Oct 30, 2023
When 1.5% cash back is better than 2%

1.5 percent may provide more value once you unpack the entire rewards structure.

3 min read Oct 30, 2023
Which credit cards earn rewards for Airbnb and VRBO stays?

Learn some of the best ways to earn cash back on Airbnb and VRBO.

8 min read Oct 25, 2023
Hawaiian Airlines HawaiianMiles rewards program guide

The Hawaiian Airlines rewards program, HawaiianMiles, offers a way for people who travel frequently with the airline to earn rewards, free flights and elite status perks.

8 min read Oct 24, 2023
Best Western Rewards guide

The Best Western Rewards program features plenty of attractive benefits.

6 min read Oct 20, 2023
A hot travel trend – the “hush” getaway: Expert tips ahead of holiday travel

Planning a hush getaway this holiday season? Here’s what you need to know.

7 min read Oct 19, 2023
What is TSA PreCheck? Everything you need to know

TSA PreCheck is a program that lets you breeze through airport security lines

5 min read Oct 13, 2023
How do travel credit cards work?

Earning travel rewards with credit cards can help offset travel expenses.

10 min read Oct 12, 2023

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