Platinum Benefit
Travel Credits
All versions of card benefits are not created equal. Below is a quick reference on what cards are best for Travel Credits benefit.
Details
Some of the best travel cards will give you a $100 to $325 credit statement on airline tickets, hotels and car rentals. That means your annual fee is -- in effect -- reduced by your travel credit. So a $550 annual fee on a card that gives you $300 back is a net of $250 for an annual fee. The multipliers and benefits may very well offset the $250. The (+) version receive a credit on all travel chages (-) version is limited to specific travel services
Our Top Selections for Travel Credits (+)
Eligible as a credit on all Travel charges
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Chase Sapphire Reserve Get up to $300 in statement credits annually as reimbursement for travel purchases (airline tickets, hotels, car rentals, etc.) charged to your card. |
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United Quest Card Purchases include airline tickets purchased from United, Economy Plus seat upgrades, inflight food, beverages and Wi-Fi, baggage service charges, |
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US Bank Altitude Reserve Get a $325 annual travel + dining credit ,travel purchases include airline tickets, hotels and car rentals and dining purchases include dining-in and take-out. |
Other Cards with Solid Value for Travel Credits (=)
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American Express Green Personal $189 annual CLEAR credit |
50 | |
American Express Platinum Business Get statement credits of up to $200 per calendar year toward incidental air travel fees (lounges, checked bags, seat upgrades, wi-fi, etc.) on ONE U.S. airline you select. |
50 | |
American Express Platinum Personal Get statement credits of up to $200 per calendar year toward incidental air travel fees (lounges, checked bags, seat upgrades, wi-fi, etc.) on ONE U.S. airline you select |
50 | |
British Airways Visa Signature Get back $200 per booking for taxes, fees and charges paid on a first class or business class ticket. And $100 on economy and premium economy |
50 | |
Disney Premier Visa Card Redemption start at 50 Disney Rewards Dollars for a $50 airline statement credit toward tickets on any airline to any destination. |
50 | |
Hilton Honors Aspire Amex Get a $100 On-Property Credit valid with a 2+ night stay & $200 Hilton Resort fee credit per year, good on room rates and incidentals at over 230 resorts. |
50 | |
Premium Rewards Get $100 travel credit on airline incidentals. |
50 | |
United Business Card $100 United travel credit after 7 United flight purchases of $100 or more within each account anniversary year |
50 |
Cards Offering Some Value for Travel Credits with Limitations (-)
Limited to Specific Services
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AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Get up to $25 statement credit annually on in-flight WiFi purchases. |
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Delta Skymiles Platinum Personal Get 20% back as a statement credit if you use your card for eligible Delta in-flight purchases, like food and alcohol. |
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JetBlue Business Get $100 statement credit annually when you purchase a JetBlue Vacation package for at least $100. |
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JetBlue Plus Get $100 statement credit annually when you purchase a JetBlue Vacation package for at least $100. |