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Our #1 recommended beginners rewards card featuring a 60,000-point signup bonus after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. This card comes with great benefits and earns valuable Ultimate Rewards points.

Cardholders earn 2 miles per $1 spent on United purchases, dining, gas stations, office supply stores, and on local transit and commuting, alongside 1 mile per $1 on all other purchases​​. Key benefits include a free first checked bag on United flights, potentially saving up to $160 per roundtrip​​, a $125 United travel credit after qualifying purchases​​, and two one-time United Club℠ passes each year​​. Additional perks include 25% back on United inflight and Club premium drink purchases​​, priority boarding on United-operated flights​​, and no foreign transaction fees​​. Plus, if you also hold a personal United credit card, you earn a 5,000-mile anniversary bonus​​.

The IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card earns up to 26x points at IHG Hotels & Resorts, plus 5x on travel, gas stations, dining, and social media advertising, and 3x on all other purchases. Cardholders enjoy an anniversary free night, automatic Platinum Elite status, and a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or NEXUS application fee credit, making it perfect for frequent travelers who favor IHG properties.

Following the revamp of Capital One's rewards program and the addition of airline transfer partners, the Capital One Venture has catapulted into our list of top travel rewards cards. The ability to earn at least 2X miles on every purchase provides a decent return on spending. Plus the card offers some great perks.

The Capital One Venture X Business is a premium business card earning 2X miles on every purchase, with enhanced earning rates of 5X on flights and 10X on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel. One of the standout features is the $300 annual travel credit for bookings made via Capital One Travel, accompanied by an annual bonus of 10,000 miles from the first anniversary. Additional benefits include a credit of up to $120 for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®, access to over 1,300 lounges worldwide, and the ability to transfer miles to over 15 travel loyalty programs.

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express is a powerhouse for business travelers, offering cardholders up to $400 in yearly Dell Technologies credits, $360 with Indeed, $150 for Adobe business plans, and $120 for U.S. wireless services. The card includes extensive lounge access, a $200 airline fee credit each year, up to $199 CLEAR® Plus credit, Marriott Bonvoy™ and Hilton Honors Gold Statuses, exclusive Fine Hotels + Resorts benefits, and a TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry fee credit. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.

The Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card is designed for travelers who regularly fly Aer Lingus, British Airways, or Iberia. Cardholders earn 3 Avios per $1 spent on flights with these airlines and 2 Avios per $1 on hotel accommodations, plus 1 Avios per $1 on all other purchases. A notable perk is the annual economy companion ticket for spending $30,000 in a calendar year. Other benefits include priority boarding on eligible Aer Lingus flights and no foreign transaction fees.

The Iberia Visa Signature® Card members earn 3 Avios per $1 spent directly with Iberia, British Airways, LEVEL, and Aer Lingus, 2 Avios per $1 on direct hotel bookings, and 1 Avios per $1 on other purchases. Additionally, spending $30,000 annually on the card earns a $1,000 discount voucher for two tickets on the same Iberia flight. You pay no foreign transaction fees, and cardholders get a 10% discount on Iberia flights booked through a specific link.

The British Airways Visa Signature® Card is a great option for frequent flyers of British Airways and its partners. Cardholders earn 3 Avios per $1 on eligible British Airways, Aer Lingus, Iberia and LEVEL purchases, 2 Avios per $1 on hotel accommodations, and 1 point per $1 on all other purchases. A standout feature is the Travel Together Ticket, received after spending $30,000 annually, which offers a two-for-one deal on Avios bookings, or a 50% discount for solo travel. Additionally, the card offers up to $600 in reward flight statement credits per year, no foreign transaction fees, and 10% off British Airways flights from the US.

The Capital One Spark Cash Plus offers unlimited 2% cash back on every purchase, making it ideal for businesses with diverse spending needs. This card has no preset spending limit and no foreign transaction fees, offering flexibility and simplicity for businesses on the go.

The American Express® Business Gold Card offers 4X points on the top 2 spending eligible categories per billing cycle, 3X points on flights and pre-paid hotels booked on AmexTravel.com, and 1X points on other eligible purchases. Cardholders can earn up to $240 back annually for eligible purchases at FedEx, Grubhub, and U.S. Office Supply Stores, and up to $155 annually for Walmart+ membership costs, enhancing the card's appeal for varied business spending. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.

The United Club is the top-tier United co-brand card, and offers some great perks like United Club℠ membership, priority check-in, security screening (where available), boarding and baggage handling privileges. If your not an elite, holding this card means you'll be treated like one of United's most loyal and valuable customers. If you already hold MileagePlus Premier status, the card also grants access to Complementary Premier Upgrades on United flights.

The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card is a premium travel-focused card, stacked with benefits. Cardholders get complimentary access to Capital One Lounges, plus more than 1,300 other lounges worldwide, receive up to a $300 annual travel credit for bookings via Capital One Travel and up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck®. There's also an anniversary bonus of 10,000 miles, equivalent to $100 towards travel. High earning rates include 10X miles on hotels and rental cars and 5X on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel, plus 2X on all other purchases.

The most valuable Ultimate Rewards signup bonus on offer and our top pick for small business rewards cards. Business owners earn 90,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, earn up to 450,000 points per year on a wide range of 3X bonus categories.

Chase's flagship Ultimate Rewards card. You get a $300 travel credit, airport lounge access courtesy of a Priority Pass membership and industry-leading travel insurance benefits. New cardholders earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.

Cardholders can access more than 1400 airport lounges worldwide, take advantage of up to $200 in annual airline fee credits, up to $199 in CLEAR® Plus credits, and TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry fee credits. The card also includes a $200 annual hotel credit on prepaid Fine Hotels + Resorts® or The Hotel Collection bookings (The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay), Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, and a suite of benefits with Fine Hotels + Resorts®. Additional perks include $12.95 monthly Walmart+ membership credit, up to $240 in annual digital entertainment credits, up to $300 Equinox credits, up to $200 annual Uber Cash, and up to $100 annual Saks Fifth Avenue credits. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.

The Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® credit card offers cardholders 3 miles per dollar on eligible Alaska Airlines purchases and 2 miles per dollar on everyday purchases like gas, local transit including ride share, cable, and select streaming services. Other benefits include Alaska’s Famous Companion Fare™ annually from $122 ($99 fare plus taxes and fees from $23) after spending $6K in the previous anniversary year, priority boarding, a free checked bag, a 10% reward bonus on miles for Bank of America account holders, and a $100 discount on Alaska Lounge+ Membership.

Features a up to $750 cash back signup bonus, and you earn 5% cash back on a select range of business expenses on the first $25,000 spent each year.

The Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card offers a suite of benefits ideal for frequent travelers and Marriott loyalists. Key benefits include complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status, offering perks like late checkout and bonus points on stays. Cardholders also enjoy a 7% discount on eligible Marriott bookings, 15 Elite Night Credits annually, a Free Night Award each year post-renewal, and an additional Free Night Award after $60,000 annual spend. Enrollment is required for select Amex benefits.

The Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card offers plenty of value for Marriott enthusiasts: up to $300 yearly in dining credits, Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite status, and a Free Night Award valued at up to 85K points after every card renewal. Earn 6X points at Marriott hotels, 3X on dining and direct airline bookings, and 2X on other purchases. Additional perks include a $100 property credit at select Marriott brands, Global Entry/TSA PreCheck fee credit, 25 annual Elite Night Credits, and a Priority Pass Select membership. Enrollment required for select American Express benefits.