Travel Card

From saving on trips to traveling in style, travel credit cards offer a range of benefits that make them highly appealing.

Earn points or miles on travel-related purchases.

Travel credit cards let you earn bonus points or miles on travel purchases like flights, hotels, and car rentals. Rewards can range from 2X to 10X points per dollar, especially when booking through the card issuer’s travel portal. These points can be redeemed for flights, hotels, and more.

Travel blogger Genni Franklin uses multiple cards to earn 2X to 3X points on everyday purchases, maximizing rewards on things she would buy anyway.

Travel Benefits

Many travel cards offer perks like airport lounge access and elite status with airlines or hotel programs, helping to offset the annual fee. For example, the Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card provides complimentary access to Delta Sky Club lounges, a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, and free checked bags on Delta flights. With an annual fee of $650, it may be worth it for frequent Delta travelers, especially since a Delta Sky Club membership costs $695 annually.