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

American Airlines AAdvantage rewards program guide

Joining American AAdvantage is easy, and you’ll get the chance to earn miles for free flights.

13 min read Jun 05, 2023
Guide to Wyndham Rewards

Learn how to earn and redeem Wyndham Rewards points for free hotel nights.

8 min read Jun 05, 2023
Solo female travel: How to keep yourself and your finances safe

Traveling solo as a female can be daunting, but research shows it’s more common than some people think. Find out how to keep both yourself finances safe while traveling alone, and what to do if a problem [...]

10 min read Jun 02, 2023
Discover rewards program guide

Discover offers a broad range of credit cards that let you rack up rewards for cash back, travel and more.

8 min read Jun 01, 2023
A complete guide to Alaska Airlines’ Mileage Plan

The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan is one of the top travel loyalty programs, with plenty of perks and rewards available even if you don’t have top-tier status.

11 min read Jun 01, 2023
Travel inflation starts to ease, but prices remain high

Inflation may be slowing, but travel costs remain high. Here’s how to have fun on a budget this summer.

4 min read May 26, 2023
6 ways to redeem the Capital One Venture X welcome bonus for maximum value

From fixed redemptions to business class tickets, we show you how to get maximum value from your Venture X welcome bonus.

4 min read May 26, 2023
Why I love the Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Card

The Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards offers numerous cash back categories.

3 min read May 25, 2023
Is travel insurance worth getting?

Here’s everything you need to know about credit card travel insurance.

17 min read May 22, 2023
How to choose a cash back credit card

Choose a cash back card that aligns with your spending patterns

6 min read May 19, 2023
A guide to earning and redeeming frequent flyer miles

Here’s what you need to know about earning and redeeming frequent flyer miles/points.

8 min read May 16, 2023
7 best travel budget apps for your next vacation

Travel apps that will help you plan, budget and split costs.

5 min read May 10, 2023
Best credit cards for international travel

The best credit cards for international trips let you avoid added fees on international transactions, and they also let you earn rewards for each dollar you spend.

11 min read May 09, 2023
Your guide to gas rewards programs

Revamp your rewards by combining the gas loyalty program of your choice with one of the best credit cards for gas.

7 min read May 03, 2023
Why I charged a cruise on my credit card and how I’m still reaping rewards

The Discover it Cash Back comes with an impressive fourteen month period of zero percent intro APR. Find out our take on the card, how you can use it to fund your next trip, and if the card is right for [...]

4 min read Apr 28, 2023
Traveling around the world with credit card points

Points and miles have allowed me to travel across the globe on award bookings. Here’s how you can, too.

7 min read Apr 27, 2023
A guide to airline companion passes

Airline companion passes vary — some are for one-time discounts while others cover a companion’s flight costs year-round — but they can all save you money.

6 min read Apr 17, 2023
Which rewards credit card is best for me?

Rewards credit cards are complex, but choosing the right card is all strategy.

3 min read Apr 14, 2023
Best gas credit cards for bad credit of 2023

You may find most rewards cards for bad credit are ones geared to specific purchases, such as gas.

6 min read Apr 10, 2023
Best ways to use 100,000 points

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

4 min read Apr 10, 2023

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