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Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
200,000
Minimum Spend
$6,000 / 3mo
Point Value
0.7 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$650

Differentiating Perks

Anniversary Free Night Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite Status Priority Pass Select Lounge Access Monthly $25 Dining Statement Credit 21X on Marriot Bonvoy Stays 3X on Restaurants 3X on Flights 2X on All Purchases
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
80,000
Minimum Spend
$10,000 / 3mo
Point Value
1.7 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$199

Differentiating Perks

World of Hyatt Elite Discoverist Status 9X on Hyatt Hotels 2X on Fitness & Memberships
Bonus Points
140,000
Minimum Spend
$3,000 / 3mo
Point Value
0.6 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$99

Differentiating Perks

IHG Platinum Elite Status Anniversary Free Night 26X on IHG Hotels and Resorts 5X on Travel 5X on Restaurants 5X on Gas Stations 3X on All Purchases
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
140,000
Minimum Spend
$4,000 / 3mo
Point Value
0.6 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$99

Differentiating Perks

Anniversary Free Night 3X on All Purchases 5X on Restaurants 5X on Gas Stations 5X on Advertising & Marketing 5X on Office Supply Stores 10X on IHG Hotels & Resorts IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
75,000
Minimum Spend
$4,000 / 3mo
Point Value
1.3 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$95

Differentiating Perks

Unlimited 2X Miles on All Purchases

Bonus Extra

$250 Travel Portal Credit
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
175,000
Minimum Spend
$6,000 / 6mo
Point Value
0.5 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$550

Differentiating Perks

Annual Unlimited Free Night Semi-Annual $200 Hilton Resorts Credits Quarterly $50 Flight Credits Hilton Honors Diamond Status 14X on Hilton Hotels & Resorts 7X on U.S. Restaurants 3X on All Purchases
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
175,000
Minimum Spend
$5,000 / 3mo
Point Value
0.7 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$250

Differentiating Perks

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status 6X on Marriott Hotels 2X on All Purchases
Bonus Points
0
Minimum Spend
$6,000 / 6mo
Point Value
0.7 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$125

Differentiating Perks

Anniversary Free Night Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status 6X on Marriott Hotels 4X on Restaurants 4X on U.S. Gas Stations 4X on U.S. Shipping Services

Bonus Extra

3 Free Night Awards
Bonus Points
30,000
Minimum Spend
$3,000 / 3mo
Point Value
1.7 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$95

Differentiating Perks

9X on Hyatt Hotels and Resorts World of Hyatt Discoverist Status Anniversary Free Night
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
175,000
Minimum Spend
$8,000 / 6mo
Point Value
0.5 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$195

Differentiating Perks

Hilton Honors Gold Status Quarterly $60 Hilton Credits National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive Status 12X on Hilton Hotels & Resorts 5X on All Purchases*

Bonus Extra

1 Free Night Reward
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
130,000
Minimum Spend
$3,000 / 6mo
Point Value
0.5 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$150

Differentiating Perks

Hilton Honors Gold Status Quarterly $50 Hilton Credits National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive Status 12X on Hilton Hotels & Resorts 6X on Restaurants 6X on Grocery Stores 6X on Gas Stations 4X on U.S. Online Retail 3X on All Purchases

Bonus Extra

1 Free Night Reward
Bonus Points
80,000
Minimum Spend
$2,000 / 3mo
Point Value
0.6 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$0

Differentiating Perks

IHG One Rewards Silver Elite Status 15X on IHG Hotels & Resorts 3X on Restaurants 3X on Utilities 3X on Gas Stations 3X on Streaming Service* 3X on Internet Services 3X on Cell Phone Services 2X on All Purchases
Bonus Points
85,000
Minimum Spend
$4,000 / 3mo
Point Value
0.7 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$250

Differentiating Perks

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite Status 6X on Marriott Hotels 2X on All Purchases
Bonus Points
30,000
Minimum Spend
$1,000 / 3mo
Point Value
0.7 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$0

Differentiating Perks

Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status 14X on Marriott Bonvoy Purchases 2X on Grocery Stores 2X on Rideshare Services 2X on Streaming & Cable Services 2X on Internet Services 2X on Phone Services
Bonus Points
45,000
Minimum Spend
$3,000 / 3mo
Point Value
1.0 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$95

Differentiating Perks

Wyndham Rewards Diamond Status Anniversary 15,000 Bonus Points 8X on Hotels by Wyndham 5X on Advertising & Marketing 5X on Utilities
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
70,000
Minimum Spend
$2,000 / 6mo
Point Value
0.5 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$0

Differentiating Perks

Hilton Honors Silver Status 7X on Hilton Hotels & Resorts 5X on Gas Stations 5X on U.S. Restaurants 5X on U.S. Grocery Stores 3X on All Purchases

Bonus Extra

A Free Night Reward
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
30,000
Minimum Spend
$1,000 / 3mo
Point Value
1.0 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$0

Differentiating Perks

Wyndham Rewards Gold Status 5X on Hotels by Wyndham 5X on Gas Stations 2X on Restaurants 2X on Grocery Stores*

Bonus Extra

30,000
Limited Offer
Limited Offer
Bonus Points
30,000
Minimum Spend
$1,000 / 3mo
Point Value
1.0 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$75

Differentiating Perks

Wyndham Rewards Platinum Status Anniversary 7,500 Bonus Points 6X on Hotels by Wyndham 6X on Gas Stations 4X on Restaurants 4X on Grocery Stores* 0% Intro APR for 15 Months
Bonus Points
0
Minimum Spend
$3,000 / 3mo
Point Value
0.7 ¢
Annual Value
Annual Fee
$95

Differentiating Perks

Anniversary Free Night Marriott Bonvoy Silver Elite Status 17X on Marriot Bonvoy Purchases

Bonus Extra

$100 Airline Credit