{"id":277391,"date":"2026-10-11T18:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T18:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/?p=277391\/"},"modified":"2026-10-11T12:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:52:33","slug":"best-credit-cards-for-rove-bookings-how-to-stack-rewards-on-already-lucrative-stays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-for-rove-bookings\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Credit Cards for Rove Bookings: How To Stack Rewards on Already-Lucrative Stays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It's no secret that Rove is one of our favorite travel tools, especially after its <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/rove-miles\/rove-2026-overhaul\/\" rel=\"noopener\">latest overhaul<\/a>. The opportunity to earn transferable rewards on your travel, online shopping, and dining purchases without needing to add a new credit card to your wallet is fantastic.<\/p>\n<p>That said, as any points and miles enthusiast knows, stacking your rewards is the way to go. Although you don't need a credit card to use Rove, using the right credit card lets you earn even more rewards.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the best credit cards to use for Rove purchases.<\/p>\n<p class=\"custom-blue\"><b><em>Not a Rove member yet? <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/Rove\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sign up for free and earn bonus miles<\/a> when you sign up through AwardWallet's link!<\/em><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_Is_Rove\">What Is Rove?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/rove-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rove<\/a> is a travel and shopping portal that allows you to earn Rove Miles. You can then transfer those miles to a growing list of 20 airline and hotel partners. What makes Rove special isn't necessarily the opportunity to earn miles via a built-in travel portal. It's the sheer number of miles you can earn.<\/p>\n<p>Let's say I want to book a long weekend in Cuenca, Ecuador. I can earn up to 30X Rove Miles per $1 spent. And unlike Rove competitors, I don't need to book a 5-star resort to unlock the best earning rates. I can pay just $69.94 per night and earn 6,294 transferable miles on a three-night stay.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277414\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"900\/180\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277414 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-19.43.22-900x180.png\" alt=\"Rove search results for a weekend in Cuenca, Ecuador\" width=\"900\" height=\"180\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-19.43.22-900x180.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-19.43.22-750x150.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-19.43.22-768x154.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-19.43.22-1536x308.png 1536w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-19.43.22.png 1816w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Rove<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>AwardWallet users typically redeem Rove Miles for 2.3\u00a2 apiece. That means my $226.24 weekend trip to a small town with few chain hotels earns roughly $145 worth of rewards. That's an incredible return!<\/p>\n<p>In addition to hotels, you can book flights and purchase gift cards directly through Rove. You can also download a browser extension to earn Rove Miles on online shopping with thousands of merchants, or link your card to Rove to earn miles on dining purchases in select cities nationwide.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/travel\/rove-miles\/why-use-rove-miles\/\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Reasons Why Rove Miles Is My Go-To for Booking Travel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_Do_Rove_Bookings_Code\">How Do Rove Bookings Code?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you make a purchase, the merchant category code assigned to that purchase determines your earnings. For all flights booked on Rove and all Rove Rate hotels, Rove will code as<strong> 7011 &#8211; Hotels and Lodging<\/strong>. In other words, the best card is any card that earns bonus points on hotels or general travel purchases.<\/p>\n<p>Rove also offers <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/rove-miles\/loyalty-eligible-hotel-bookings\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Loyalty Eligible<\/a> hotels, which let you earn hotel program loyalty points and enjoy the benefits of your elite status during your stay. These bookings are charged by the hotel, so the best card to use is a co-branded hotel card.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/news\/rove-miles\/rove-app\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Rove Debuts New App \u2014 Here's How To Use It To Earn Miles on Travel, Shopping, and Dining<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Credit_Cards_To_Use_On_Rove_Bookings\">Best Credit Cards To Use On Rove Bookings<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_overall_Autograph_Journey\">Best overall: Autograph Journey<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"5048357\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/autograph-journey\/\">Wells Fargo Autograph Journey<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a>  (<a data-ccid=\"5048357\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/autograph-journey-visa\/terms\/?FPID=0127E1I0P10000&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=MT&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=IM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a>) is often overlooked in favor of its competitors, but it does something virtually no other sub-$100 annual fee credit card can: earn unlimited 5X <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Wells Fargo Rewards points<\/a> with hotels.<\/p>\n<p>Although I'm not a cardholder, plenty of data points suggest that Rove triggers this 5X earning category, making it the best credit card to use for Rove bookings. You can then transfer your points to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">10 airline and hotel partners<\/a> for maximum value.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"5048357\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Wells Fargo Autograph Journey<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CardArt-WellsFargoAutographJourneyCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Wells Fargo Autograph Journey\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Wells Fargo Autograph Journey\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"5048357\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-WellsFargoAutographJourneyVisaCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"5048357\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wellsfargo.com\/credit-cards\/autograph-journey-visa\/terms\/?FPID=0127E1I0P10000&product_code=CC&subproduct_code=MT&sub_channel=AFF&vendor_code=IM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months \u2013 that\u2019s $600 toward your next trip.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Wells Fargo Autograph Journey<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months \u2013 that\u2019s $600 toward your next trip.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl active\">The Wells Fargo Autograph Journey<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card offers competitive rewards for travelers, including 5X points with hotels, 4X with airlines, and 3X on restaurants and other travel purchases. Cardholders can earn a $50 annual statement credit with a $50 minimum airline purchase, and get access to the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection, and various insurance protections, including cell phone protection and lost baggage reimbursement. The card has a $95 annual fee.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Apply Now to take advantage of this offer and learn more about product features, terms and conditions.<\/li><li>Earn 60,000 bonus points when you spend $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months - that's $600 toward your next trip.<\/li><li>Earn unlimited 5X points with hotels, 4X points with airlines, 3X points on restaurants and other travel, and 1X points on other purchases.<\/li><li>$95 annual fee.<\/li><li>Book your travel with the Autograph Journey Card and enjoy Travel Accident Insurance, Lost Baggage Reimbursement, Trip Cancellation and Interruption Protection and Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver. <\/li><li>Earn a $50 annual statement credit with $50 minimum airline purchase. <\/li><li>Up to $1,000 of cell phone protection against damage or theft. Subject to a $25 deductible.<\/li><li>Find tickets to top sports and entertainment events, book travel, make dinner reservations and more with your complimentary 24\/7 Visa Signature<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Concierge.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent with hotels<\/li>\r\n<li>4X points per $1 spent with airlines<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on other travel and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>1X points per $1 spent on other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/WellsAutoJourney\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-10-95e1c283e#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>It's relatively light on additional benefits, but that's the tradeoff for having a low $95 annual fee. However, you can enjoy a $50 annual statement credit with a $50 minimum airline purchase each year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wells-fargo-rewards\/autograph-journey-offer\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Autograph Journey full review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Runner-up_Sapphire_Reserve\">Runner-up: Sapphire Reserve<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I've booked a few hotel stays through Rove using different credit cards to confirm whether the transaction is coded as a hotel or a general travel purchase. In my testing, Rove triggers the 4X hotel category on the <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277763\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"749\/750\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277763 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-14-at-17.45.44.png\" alt=\"Rove transaction in the Chase portal\" width=\"749\" height=\"750\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-14-at-17.45.44.png 1412w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-14-at-17.45.44-750x751.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-14-at-17.45.44-900x901.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-14-at-17.45.44-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-14-at-17.45.44-768x769.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Chase<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Here's a look at Rove's earning potential, even for short weekend trips. I booked a three-night getaway for $179.79, which earned 2,003 Rove Miles (worth around $46 based on recent redemptions). I'm also earning 719 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Ultimate Rewards points<\/a>, which are worth roughly $15. In total, I'm earning about $61 worth of rewards on a $180 stay, for a 34% return.<\/p>\n<p>This isn't a guarantee that every Rove transaction for all Sapphire Reserve cardholders will always earn 4X Chase Ultimate Rewards points, but it's a good data point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"4048084\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/565192b2-c5cc-4edc-89ae-b8bba7a63750.png\" width=\"150\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Chase Sapphire Reserve\u00ae' data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a> <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1975477.10005148&type=3&subid=0637fac955e9d574f1c3ca171b242e996&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$795<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl active\">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 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Get $3,000 in annual value with Sapphire Reserve.<\/li><li>Earn 8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel&#x2120;, including The Edit&#x2120; and 4x points on flights and hotels booked direct. Plus, earn 3x points on dining worldwide & 1x points on all other purchases.<\/li><li>$300 annual travel credit as reimbursement for travel purchases charged to your card each account anniversary year.<\/li><li>Access over 1,300 airport lounges worldwide with a complimentary Priority Pass&#x2122; Select membership, plus every Chase Sapphire Lounge&#xAE; by The Club with two guests. Plus, a statement credit of up to $120 every four years as reimbursement for the application fee charged to your card for a Global Entry, TSA Precheck&#xAE; or NEXUS application.<\/li><li>Get up to $150 in statement credits from January through June and again from July through December for a maximum of $300 annually when you dine at restaurants part of Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables.<\/li><li>Count on Trip Cancellation\/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Coverage, Lost Luggage Insurance, no foreign transaction fees, and more.<\/li><li>Get complimentary subscriptions to Apple TV and Apple Music for a minimum of one year when activated by June 22, 2027, a value of $324 annually.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>8x points on all purchases through Chase Travel\u2120<\/li>\r\n<li>4x points on flights and hotels booked directly<\/li>\r\n<li>3x points on dining worldwide<\/li>\r\n<li>1x points on all other purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/SapphireReserve\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-10-95e1c283e#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>In addition, the Sapphire Reserve offers fantastic <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve-insurance-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">travel and purchase protection<\/a>, so it's generally a great card for travel purchases. The card's $795 annual fee is a tough pill to swallow, but it's offset by statement credits and benefits ranging from a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve-travel-credit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">flexible $300 annual travel credit<\/a> to <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve-apple-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/sapphire-reserve\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Sapphire Reserve full review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_for_low_annual_fee_Citi_Strata_Premier\">Best for low annual fee: Citi Strata Premier<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The <a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier\/\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a> is another underdog in the points and miles community. As a cardholder, you'll earn 10X points per $1 on hotels, car rentals, and attractions booked through CitiTravel.com; 3X points per $1 spent on air travel and other hotel purchases; and 3X points at gas stations, EV charging stations, restaurants, and supermarkets.<\/p>\n<p>I can also confirm that Rove does indeed trigger the 3X bonus category on the Citi Strata Premier, as seen from a booking I made in August:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_277394\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-aspectratio=\"750\/221\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-277394 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-16.33.46.png\" alt=\"Rove transaction appearing in a Citi account\" width=\"750\" height=\"221\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-16.33.46.png 1802w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-16.33.46-750x221.png 750w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-16.33.46-900x266.png 900w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-16.33.46-768x227.png 768w, https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Screenshot-2026-09-10-at-16.33.46-1536x453.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><center><em>Screenshot of Citi<\/em><\/enter><\/figure>\n<p>Once again, this is a great example of Rove's earning potential. I booked a five-night stay in Iceland for $969.91. On that purchase, I'm earning 2,910 <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points<\/a>, worth about $68 based on recent AwardWallet user redemptions. On top of that, I'm earning 10,244 Rove Miles, worth another $236.<\/p>\n<p>That means I'm getting $304 in rewards on $970 in spending \u2014 a phenomenal 31% return on a purchase I was already planning to make. By combining Rove's impressive earning rates with the right credit card, you can easily use rewards earned from one trip to book your next one.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"520083\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/11937075.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Citi Strata Premier\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-CitiPremierCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"520083\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=a3pDkecFgAg&offerid=1978593.4328&type=3&subid=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl active\">The Citi Strata Premier<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card offers some of the best earning rates of any rewards card with an annual fee under $100. This card offers excellent rewards on an unusually generous list of earning categories, including air travel, hotels, car rentals, groceries, and dining\u2014and it tops our list of the best cards for <a href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/best-credit-cards-for-gas\/\">gas & fuel purchases<\/a>. <\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><ul><li>Earn 60,000 bonus ThankYou<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $600 in gift cards or travel rewards at thankyou.com.<\/li><li>Earn 10 Points per $1 spent on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked on CitiTravel.com. <\/li><li>Earn 3 Points per $1 on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases, at Restaurants, Supermarkets, Gas and EV Charging Stations. <\/li><li>Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li><li>$100 Annual Hotel Benefit: Once per calendar year, enjoy $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more (excluding taxes and fees) when booked through CitiTravel.com. Benefit applied instantly at time of booking.<\/li><li>No expiration and no limit to the amount of points you can earn with this card<\/li><li>No Foreign Transaction Fees on purchases<\/ul><\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>10X on Hotels, Car Rentals, and Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Air Travel and Other Hotel Purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Supermarkets<\/li>\r\n<li>3X \u2013 Earn 3 Points per $1 spent on Gas and EV Charging Stations <\/li>\r\n<li>1X \u2013 Earn 1 Point per $1 spent on All Other Purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/CitiPremier\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-10-95e1c283e#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>Beyond its earning potential, the Citi Strata Premier&#8216;s main benefit is a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier-hotel-benefit\/\" rel=\"noopener\">$100 annual hotel credit<\/a> for hotel stays of $500 or more booked through <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-travel-portal\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi Travel<\/a>. This obviously won't apply to Rove bookings, but it's a good thing to keep in mind to help offset the $95 annual fee.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/citi-thankyou-rewards\/citi-strata-premier\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi Strata Premier full review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_for_cash_back_Bank_of_America_Customized_Cash_Card\">Best for cash back: Bank of America Customized Cash Card<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer cash back over transferable points, it's hard to beat the <a data-ccid=\"3002004\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/bank-of-america-customized-cash-rewards\/\">Bank of America<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Customized Cash Rewards credit card<\/a>. You'll earn 6% cash back for the first year in the category of your choice (then 3%), automatic 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs (up to $2,500 in combined choice category\/grocery store\/wholesale club quarterly purchases), and unlimited 1% on all other purchases. If you're a <a data-ccid=\"3002004\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/bank-of-america\/preferred-rewards-guide\/\">BofA Rewards\u2122 program<\/a> member, you can earn 10%\u201375% more cash back on every purchase.<\/p>\n<p>Eligible bonus categories include gas and EV charging stations, online shopping, dining, travel, drug stores and pharmacies, or home improvement and furnishings. If you want to earn 3% cash back on Rove bookings (and 6% in your first year as a cardholder), choose travel as your bonus category.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"3002004\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Bank of America<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Customized Cash Rewards credit card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/c5354192-2958-47d0-8ea4-710f13b78a41.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Bank of America\u00ae Customized Cash Rewards credit card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a data-ccid=\"3002004\" class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Bank of America\u00ae Customized Cash Rewards credit card' href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-BankofAmericaCashRewardsCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> $200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Bank of America<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Customized Cash Rewards credit card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> $200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$0<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl active\">The Bank of America<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Customized Cash Rewards credit card is a $0 annual fee card that offers a tiered cash back rewards system. Cardholders can earn 6% cash back for the first year in a category of their choice, including options like gas and EV charging stations, online shopping\/cable\/internet\/phone plan\/streaming, dining, travel, drug store\/pharmacy or home improvement\/furnishing purchases (then 3%). Additionally, the card offers 2% cash back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs. However, the 6% and 2% cash back rates apply only to the first $2,500 in combined purchases each quarter, after which the rate drops to 1% (after the 3% first-year bonus offer ends, you will earn 3% and 2% cash back on these purchases up to the quarterly maximum).<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>6% cash back for the first year in the category of your choice: gas and EV charging stations, online shopping\/cable\/internet\/phone plan\/streaming, dining, travel, drug store\/pharmacy purchase, or home improvement\/furnishing purchases, then 3% after the first year of card membership*<\/li>\r\n<li>2% cash back at grocery stores and wholesale clubs*<\/li>\r\n<li>1% cash back on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<li>* You'll earn 6% and 2% cash back on the first $2,500 in combined choice category\/grocery store\/wholesale club purchases each quarter, then earn 1%. After the 3% first-year bonus offer ends, you will earn 3% and 2% cash back on these purchases up to the quarterly maximum.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/BOACashRewards\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-10-95e1c283e#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>Not only is this the best cash back card for Rove bookings, but it's the only one on this list that doesn't charge an annual fee. That means you can earn Rove Miles and cash back on your hotel stays and airfare with nothing extra out of pocket.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/cash-back\/bank-of-america-customized-cash-rewards\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bank of America Customized Cash Card full review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_business_card_Ink_Preferred\">Best business card: Ink Preferred<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you travel often for work, the <a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/ink-business-preferred\/\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/a> is a fantastic choice.\u00a0You will earn 3x points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases on travel, shipping purchases, Internet, cable and phone services, and advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines each account anniversary year.<\/p>\n<p>Just like with the Sapphire Reserve, you'll be able to access <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/chase-transfer-partners\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase's 14 transfer partners<\/a> as a cardholder.<\/p>\n<div class=\"qs-card\" data-id=\"3006145\">\n            <div class=\"qs-data\">\n                <div class=\"qs-view\">\n                    <div class=\"qs-cardname\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-image\"><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/61a11a52-f743-4f5b-b43d-c09fba53aecd.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card' data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/InkBusinessPreferredCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-rates\"><span class=\"qs-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"3006145\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005142&type=3&u1=08dc44a7950c866e2570354b787beb98&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"qs-info\">\n                    <strong class=\"qs-cardname\">Ink Business Preferred<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Credit Card<\/strong>\n                    <div class=\"qs-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong>\r\nEarn 100,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee:<\/strong><b>$95<\/b><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"qs-tabs\"><a class=\"qs-more\" href=\"#more\">Show more<\/a><a class=\"active\" href=\"\" data-tab=\"wwl\">Why We Like It<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"hl\">Highlights<\/a><a href=\"\" data-tab=\"er\">Earning Rates<\/a><div class=\"qs-tab-wwl active\">The most valuable Ultimate Rewards signup bonus on offer and our top pick for small business rewards cards. Business owners earn 100,000 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.<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-hl\"><?xml version=\"1.0\" standalone=\"yes\"?>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ??>\n<html><body><ul><li>Earn 100k bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.<\/li><li>Earn 3 points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent on travel and select business categories each account anniversary year. Earn 1 point per $1 on all other purchases<\/li><li>Earn 5x total points on Lyft rides through 9\/30\/27.<\/li><li>With Zero Liability you won't be held responsible for unauthorized charges made with your card or account information.<\/li><li>Redeem points for cash back, gift cards, travel and more - your points don't expire as long as your account is open<\/li><li>Go further when you book with Chase Travel&#x2120;. Enjoy competitive rates, seamless booking and premium benefits.<\/li><li>Purchase Protection covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.<\/li><li>Receive complimentary access to DashPass by DoorDash.<\/li><li>Member FDIC<\/li><\/ul><\/body><\/html>\n<\/div><div class=\"qs-tab-er\"><ul>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases on travel, shipping purchases, Internet, cable and phone services, advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines each account anniversary year<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"qs-share\" href=\"\/find-a-card\/InkPreferred\/\" title=\"copy\"><svg width=\"12\" height=\"16\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><use href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/awardwallet\/public\/builds\/icon\/icon-sprite.svg?v2026-10-95e1c283e#share-square\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/use><\/svg><\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<p>If you think you aren't eligible for a business card, you'd be surprised at what counts as a business. You don't need to be a Fortune 500 CEO to apply for the Ink Preferred; freelance writing, dog walking, rideshare drivers, and more could all qualify.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/chase-ultimate-rewards\/ink-business-preferred\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ink Preferred full review<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Best_hotel_cards_for_Loyalty_Eligible_bookings\">Best hotel cards for Loyalty Eligible bookings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best hotel card for Rove bookings will ultimately depend on your favorite hotel brand. No matter how amazing the <a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a> is, if you exclusively stay at Marriott properties, it won't do you much good.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our favorite cards for each major hotel loyalty program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Choice: <\/strong><a data-ccid=\"49\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/choice-privileges\/choice-privileges-select-credit-card\/\">Choice Privileges<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Select Mastercard<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hilton: <\/strong><a data-ccid=\"4048211\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hilton-honors\/hilton-aspire\/\">Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hyatt:\u00a0<\/strong><a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/world-of-hyatt\/chase-hyatt-card\/\">The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>IHG:\u00a0<\/strong><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/ihg-one-rewards\/ihg-premier-card\/\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Marriott: <\/strong><a data-ccid=\"4048231\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/marriott-bonvoy\/amex-bonvoy-brilliant\/\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Wyndham: <\/strong><a data-ccid=\"60\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/wyndham-rewards\/earner-plus-credit-card\/\">Wyndham Rewards Earner<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Plus Card<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"compare-cards-wrap compare-count-cards-3 compare-p-american-express\"><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/4ba7741f-2b68-45ce-9bc4-e65b9f6c260f.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"The World of Hyatt Credit Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">The World of Hyatt Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Bonus<\/strong> Earn up to 60,000 Bonus Points. Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. Plus, up to 30,000 more Bonus Points by earning 2 Bonus Points total per $1 spent in the first 6 months from account opening on purchases that normally earn 1 Bonus Point, on up to $15,000 spent.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='The World of Hyatt Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048116\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/TheWorldOfHyattCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$95<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048116\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005136&type=3&u1=9476273d48b2ed9a1f1d626c19cde243&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Up to 9X points total per $1 spent at Hyatt - 4X points per $1 when you use your card at Hyatt hotels & 5X points per $1 you can earn as a World of Hyatt member<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points per $1 spent at restaurants, on airlines tickets purchased directly from the airlines, on local transit and commuting and on fitness club and gym memberships<\/li>\r\n<li>1X point per $1 everywhere else<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.nextinsure.com\/imaging\/opt\/b43ce99d-b8db-4c0c-92d8-638b8781a58d.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card\"\/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Limited Time Launch Offer!<\/strong>\r\nEarn 180,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-apply-now\" title='IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card' data-ccid=\"4048106\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/IHGRewardsClubPremierCreditCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$150<span class=\"compare-terms\"><a data-ccid=\"4048106\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=g3lR0xvjyAU&offerid=1753725.10005138&type=3&u1=0bcdb0471036fe2664c5843c76cd2de8&subid=639396\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rates & Fees<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>Earn up to 24X points total per $1 spent when you stay at IHG Hotels & Resorts<\/li>\r\n<li>5X points per $1 spent on flights booked directly, car rental agencies, at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points per $1 spent on all other purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<br>\r\nThe earning for spending at IHG hotels breaks down as follows:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Earn 10X points for being a IHG One Rewards Premier Card member<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 4X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> with Gold Elite Status, a benefit of having this card<\/li>\r\n<li>Earn up to 10X points from IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> for being an IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> One Rewards member (Being a cardholder is not required to earn this bonus for participating in the IHG<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> loyalty program)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-card\"><div class=\"compare-pre\"><div class=\"compare-image\"><div><img data-aspectratio=\"150\/95\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/CardArt-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard.png\" width=\"150\" alt=\"Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card\" \/ class=\"lazyload\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-name\">Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> American Express<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Card<\/div><div class=\"compare-offer\"><strong>Welcome Offer<\/strong> Earn 150,000 Marriott Bonvoy<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> bonus points plus a $250 statement credit after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 09\/30\/2026.<\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-apply\"><a class=\"btn-use qs-how-apply\" title='Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant\u00ae American Express\u00ae Card' data-ccid=\"4048231\" data-exit=\"ccw\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-MarriottBonvoyBrilliantAmericanExpressCard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">How to Apply<\/a><\/div><div class=\"compare-fee-score\"><div class=\"compare-fee\"><strong>Annual Fee<\/strong><p>$650<span class=\"compare-terms\"><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"compare-rating compare-rating--5\"><strong>Credit Score<\/strong><p>Excellent, Good<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"compare-earning\"><ul>\r\n<li>6X points on purchases at Marriott Properties<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery<\/li>\r\n<li>3X points on  flights booked directly with airlines<\/li>\r\n<li>2X points on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Related: <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/awardwallet.com\/credit-cards\/hotels\/best-hotel-credit-card\/\" rel=\"noopener\">The Best Co-Brand Credit Card for Each Hotel Loyalty Program<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rove has quickly become an integral part of my travel planning process, and after some testing, I'm definitely going to use my <a data-ccid=\"4048084\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/ChaseSapphireReserve\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Sapphire Reserve<\/a> for Rove bookings moving forward. That is, until I finally apply for the <a data-ccid=\"5048357\" href=\"\/blog\/link\/CR-WellsFargoAutographJourneyVisaCard\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\">Autograph Journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>No matter which card you choose, keep an eye on your credit card statement to confirm the transaction codes match what you expect. If, for some reason, you don't earn bonus points on a Rove booking, you could cancel it and rebook using a different card. That's another reason I prefer to book refundable rates, even if they are a bit more expensive.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ftoc\"><div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_light_blue no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Page Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#What_Is_Rove\">What Is Rove?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#How_Do_Rove_Bookings_Code\">How Do Rove Bookings Code?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_Credit_Cards_To_Use_On_Rove_Bookings\">Best Credit Cards To Use On Rove Bookings<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Best_overall_Autograph_Journey\">Best overall: Autograph Journey<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Runner-up_Sapphire_Reserve\">Runner-up: Sapphire Reserve<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_for_low_annual_fee_Citi_Strata_Premier\">Best for low annual fee: Citi Strata Premier<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_for_cash_back_Bank_of_America_Customized_Cash_Card\">Best for cash back: Bank of America Customized Cash Card<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_business_card_Ink_Preferred\">Best business card: Ink Preferred<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_hotel_cards_for_Loyalty_Eligible_bookings\">Best hotel cards for Loyalty Eligible bookings<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bottom_Line\">Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although you don&#8217;t need a credit card to use Rove, using the right credit card lets you earn even more rewards. 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