Travel Reward Credit Cards

Travel reward credit cards enable you to earn miles or points redeemable for air travel, hotel stays, and car rentals. Listed below are some of the best travel reward credit cards available.

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card

Now! Earn a Free Flight after your first purchase
Get 3,000 Points every year on your Card member Anniversary - that can be redeemed for a $50 Wanna Get Away® Fare
Now you can redeem for International Travel, Hotels, Gift Cards and more.
Earn unlimited free flights - 2 Points per $1 Spent on Southwest Purchases and 1 Point per $1 Spent on everything else
Your Bags Fly Free! No Blackout Dates, Points Don't Expire, and Unlimited Reward Seats!
No Change fees - if you need to change your flight, you won't be charged a fee.
September 11th Security Fee Applies

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfer	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24% (Variable)*	$69.00*	Yes	Excellent Credit*

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express

Starpoints® Bonus: 10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months - enough for up to 6 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel
Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines through SPG Flights and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates
2011 SmarterTravel® Award for "Best Travel Rewards Card"
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfer	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24-19.24% (Variable)*	$0.00 1 year, then $65.00*	Yes	Excellent Credit*

American Express® Gold Card

Exclusive access to Gold Card Events - select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more.
Purchase Protection* can protect eligible items for up to 90 days from the date of purchase if stolen or accidentally damaged. *Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company
Redeem Membership Rewards® points for an exclusive array of travel, shopping, dining and entertainment rewards.
Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $125.
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Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfer	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	$0.00 1 year, then $125.00*	Yes	Excellent Credit*

The Platinum Card® from American Express

25,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend $2,000 during your first three months of Card membership
Global Travel Benefits: Access over 600 lounges worldwide with Priority Pass™ Select, no foreign transaction fees, skip U.S. customs lines with Global Entry.
Enroll and select an airline to receive up to $200 annually in statement credits for incidental fees such as checked bags, in-flight refreshments, and change fees.*
Receive a companion ticket for discounted travel when you purchase a qualifying First- or Business-Class international ticket. Additional charges/taxes apply.
24/7 Platinum Card® Concierge service for assistance with reservations, travel, gifts, and more
Fine Hotels & Resorts Program: exclusive upgrades and amenities at over 700 boutique, resort, and luxury hotels worldwide
Use Membership Rewards Pay with Points for part or all of your travel and get 20% of those points back every time.

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfer	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	N/A*	$450.00*	Yes	Excellent Credit*

Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Earn 50,000 Bonus Points after your first use
Receive 1 free night stay upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary
Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on qualifying airline, dining, and rental car purchases
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
No foreign transaction fees
Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 15 nights credit toward Elite status
Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfer	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	15.24% (Variable)*	$85.00*	Yes	Excellent Credit*

Marriott Rewards® Credit Card

Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after your first use, redeemable for up to 4 free nights; plus receive 2 free night stay e-certificates upon account approval
No Annual fee for your first year - that's a $45 value*
Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 10 nights credit toward Elite status
Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfer	Credit Needed
N/A*	N/A*	14.24% (Variable)*	$0.00 1 year, then $45.00*	Yes	Excellent Credit*

Miles by Discover® Card

Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles with every $2,000 in purchases within the first 6 months - up to 20,000 Bonus Miles
1 Mile on every $1 you spend - Plus flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 12 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 15.99%*
No restrictions on travel--fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
Travel benefits include secondary collision damage insurance when you rent a car with your Miles by Discover card
Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty--16 years in a row! (2012 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
*Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information

Intro APR	Intro APR Period	Regular APR	Annual Fee	Balance Transfer	Credit Needed
0.00%*	N/A*	10.99-15.99% (Variable)*	$0.00*	Yes	Excellent

Hyatt Credit Card

Begin with 2 Award Nights at Hyatt properties worldwide, after making your first purchase with the Hyatt Credit Card
Receive 1 Anniversary Award Night each year in category 1-4 properties
No foreign transaction fees and Smart Chip protection on international purchases
3 Hyatt Gold Passport points for every $1 spent with your Hyatt Card at all Hyatt properties
1 Hyatt Gold Passport point for every $1 spent on purchases elsewhere
There are no limits to the points you can earn
Award nights with no resort, Internet or redemption fees