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Ravi's Top Credit Card Picks

Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
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4.9

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75,000 bonus points

Recommended credit score

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670 - 850

Regular APR

19.24% - 27.49% Variable

Annual fee

$95

Rewards rate

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1x - 5x

Ravi's Take:

This is my go-to all-around travel card because it earns flexible Chase Ultimate Rewards points and offers excellent travel protections at a reasonable annual fee. I love that you can transfer Chase points to multiple partners, including Hyatt Hotels.

American Express Platinum Card®
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4.8

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As High As 175,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.

Recommended credit score

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Good to Excellent

Regular APR

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Annual fee

$895

Rewards rate

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5X

Ravi's Take:

I love this card for premium travel perks like airport lounge access, hotel status, and the hotel credit. All of these benefits can easily outweigh the annual fee if you travel often.

American Express® Gold Card
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4.9

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As High As 100,000 points. Find Out Your Offer.

Recommended credit score

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Good to Excellent

Regular APR

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Annual fee

$325

Rewards rate

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1X - 4X

Ravi's Take:

This is one of the best everyday cards for food lovers, earning great points on dining and groceries while still offering valuable credits that make it easy to justify. This card is an underrated everyday spender.

Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card

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5.0
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Recommended credit score:740 - 850
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on Capital One's secure site

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Intro offer

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Earn 75,000 bonus miles

Rewards Rate

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2 Miles - 10 Miles

Annual fee

$395

Regular APR

19.49% - 28.49% (Variable)

Ravi's Take:

The Venture X is my favorite premium card for simplicity, with easy-to-use travel credits, strong earning rates, and an annual fee that effectively pays for itself.

Chase Freedom Unlimited®

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5.0
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Recommended credit score:670 - 850
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Earn $200 cash back

Rewards Rate

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1.5% - 5%

Annual fee

$0

Regular APR

18.24% - 27.74% Variable

Ravi's Take:

This is an underrated powerhouse with unlimited cash back that pairs perfectly with Chase Sapphire Preferred® to maximize points on everyday spending. My favorite credit card duo is pairing the Chase Freedom Unlimited® with my Chase Sapphire Preferred®.