Best cards for

Travel

Cards ranked by the rate they earn on travel purchases — flights, hotels, and more. Cash back and points cards are listed separately, each by the rate the issuer publishes. Always verify rates and terms on the issuer’s website.

Cash back

By the percentage the issuer publishes.

Points and miles

By points per dollar as the issuer publishes it. What a point is worth depends on how you redeem it.

Earn rates shown are for general guidance only and may change. Rankings are calculated from card earn rates only and do not account for annual fees, welcome offers, or personal spending patterns. Always verify current terms on the issuer’s website before applying.