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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
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American Express Gold vs. Platinum
Unique rewards rates and cardholder perks set these two cards apart.
9 min read Nov 14, 2022 -
Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum Card
The right card for you will come down to which card perks you’ll use more.
9 min read Nov 14, 2022 -
Best credit cards for a Disney vacation
Make your next Disney trip more magical with the right credit card.
12 min read Nov 10, 2022 -
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 Nov 04, 2022 -
Why October is the best time to apply for a Southwest Rapid Rewards card
This is the perfect time to score a Southwest Companion Pass
4 min read Oct 10, 2022 -
Are you ready for your first credit card?
Credit cards are great credit-building tools, but think carefully before applying.
7 min read Oct 06, 2022 -
Guide to Radisson Rewards Americas
This program lets you earn and redeem points at more than 600 hotels in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America.
7 min read Jul 11, 2022 -
Chase once again extends Pay Yourself Back feature on eligible cards and categories
Learn about the Pay Yourself Back tool, which cards offer it and its most recent extensions.
3 min read Jul 01, 2022 -
How to redeem Chase points
Check out how to redeem your Chase points and all the ways to stretch their value.
5 min read May 11, 2022 -
Can you rent a car with a debit card?
Most rental car companies make you take extra steps to rent with a debit card.
9 min read Apr 01, 2022 -
Southwest Rapid Rewards guide
Rapid Rewards is a free loyalty program that allows customers to earn points on Southwest flights and more.
6 min read Mar 21, 2022 -
Amex Platinum authorized user benefits
Learn how to add an authorized user to your Amex Platinum Card and have access to the same lucrative travel benefits.
6 min read Mar 07, 2022 -
How we used rewards to see Hamilton in NYC, learn to cook in Italy and fly home free
Family trips may be priceless, but loyalty points can help you save cash.
5 min read Feb 16, 2022 -
Guide to hotel cancellation policies and elite status changes amid coronavirus
Many hotel brands offer cancellations and changes without penalty, and some allow elite status member extensions.
7 min read Jan 28, 2022 -
Premium credit card comparison: Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Capital One Venture X vs. Amex Platinum
These three travel cards offer similar benefits and rewards, but which is best for you?
10 min read Jan 17, 2022 -
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 Dec 22, 2021 -
Capital One Venture vs. Bank of America Travel Rewards credit card
Compared these two popular travel credit cards with flat-rate rewards.
5 min read Dec 02, 2021 -
Capital One announces 100,000-mile bonus for new Venture X cardholders
Get up to a 100,000-mile bonus with Capital One’s Venture Cards.
4 min read Nov 26, 2021 -
Hilton Honors American Express Card vs. Aspire
Find out the difference between Amex Hilton Honors card and the Amex Hilton Aspire card.
6 min read Nov 25, 2021
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