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Best Credit Cards for Travel Purchases in August 2026

Redeeming points and miles for travel is the endgame for all award travelers, but even the most seasoned point collectors have to cough up some hard-earned cash sometimes. That's why it's essential to have a great card for travel purchases. Here's a roundup of all the best cards for travel purchases.

Patrick Stouffer & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by JT Genter

Chase Sapphire Reserve® Apple Benefits: How To Activate Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple One Discounts

July 25, 2026 3

Chase added a slew of new features to the Chase Sapphire Reserve card when it was refreshed in 2025. Two of these perks are complimentary subscriptions to Apple Music and Apple TV, which can provide over $200 in value each year. Here's what you need to know about these benefits.

Andrew Kunesh & Harrison Pierce

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Does Being an Authorized User Affect Your Credit?

July 23, 2026 0

It's tempting to add people as authorized users to credit cards, but does being an authorized user affect your credit negatively? Do authorized users build credit? We're investigating a couple ways that being added to someone's credit card as an authorized user might affect your credit — for better or worse.

Samantha Holland

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Wells Fargo Credit Cardholders: Snag Tickets to Benson Boone’s Intimate NYC Concert

July 22, 2026 0

Platinum-selling artist Benson Boone will perform an intimate concert exclusively for Wells Fargo credit cardholders at Palladium Times Square in New York City on September 10. Here's how to get exclusive ticket access.

Olivia Fey

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Should You Get The World of Hyatt Credit Card? Here Are 6 Reasons It's Worth Considering

July 16, 2026 57

The World of Hyatt Credit Card is one of our favorite hotel cards; it offers a valuable suite of benefits for a modest $95 annual fee. In this post, we'll walk through the top six reasons why you should add the World of Hyatt Card to your wallet.

Tyler Glatt & Ben Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by JT Genter

Citi Strata Elite Cardholders: Get Access to Upcoming Private Dining Events With The Supper Club

July 14, 2026 1

Citi offers access to events from The Supper Club, a membership group that curates top-notch dining experiences. With a couple of events upcoming and more in the works, this is a nice benefit of the Citi Strata Elite. Here’s how it works.

Cameron Laufer

Reviewed by Tyler Glatt

Southwest Priority Boarding: How To Board Early Under the New Assigned-Seating System

July 13, 2026 2

Southwest Airlines moved from open seating to assigned seats and revamped the boarding process. Priority Boarding has officially replaced Upgraded Boarding as the sole early boarding option. Here's everything you need to know, including how to get Priority Boarding for free.

Samantha Holland & Jenna Hansen

Reviewed by Allie Johnson

Best No-Annual-Fee Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees

July 12, 2026 0

Traveling internationally can be a lot of fun, but what's not fun is trying to figure out how to save money on foreign transaction fees. Many no-annual-fee cards now also come with no foreign transaction fees, so we'll go over the best ones on the market today.

Jon Nickel-D'Andrea

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Should You Get the Chase Sapphire Reserve® or the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card?

July 11, 2026 0

The Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® are both incredibly popular. It can be hard to decide which is the right fit for you. This post goes over all of the similarities and differences between the two, explaining when you should choose one over the other for your wallet.

Jenna Hansen & Brie Bash

Reviewed by Toni Southam

Amex Centurion Lounges: Primary and Sidecar Locations, Current Access Rules, and Guest Policy

July 9, 2026 5

Travelers don't have many better places to wait for a flight than in an American Express Centurion® Lounge. In this post, we explain how you can score access to Amex Centurion Lounges (as well as Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge), the Centurion Lounge locations, and why they're so great in the first place.

Tyler Glatt & Toni Southam

Reviewed by JT Genter

Hilton Aspire Resort Credit: Full List of Eligible Hotels and How to Maximize This $400 Annual Credit

July 9, 2026 18

The Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card resort credit is an easy way to save money on your next Hilton resort stay. The credit is worth taking advantage of, offering the ability to cover dining, eligible room rate charges, spa treatments, and more. It's also one of the key features for offsetting the card's annual fee. Here's all it covers and how it works.

Tyler Glatt

Reviewed by JT Genter

Got the Platinum Card®? Here’s How To Claim Free Pawp Telehealth Support for Your Pet

July 9, 2026 0

If you have the American Express Platinum Card® and pets, you have access to a unique benefit. Through the enrollment-required monthly Walmart+ statement credit benefit, Card Members can enroll in Pawp telehealth support, which provides 24/7 guidance on caring for their pets. Here are the details.