Here are my personal reviews of some of my favorite travel credit cards.
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LYN’S FAVORITE TRAVEL CREDIT CARD
Chase Sapphire Preferred – 60,000 bonus points after $4,000 minimum spend in the first 3 months, reasonable $95 annual fee, transfers instantly at 1:1 ratio to Southwest (as well as other airline and hotel loyalty programs), double points on travel and triple points on dining, no foreign transaction fees.
It’s a no brainer, and I think everyone who wants to travel for less should have one :)!
Southwest Credit Cards
Southwest Airlines
- Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus Visa card (Personal: Earn 40,000 points after $1,000 minimum spend in 3 months) – Read Lyn’s full review of this card.
- Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier card (Personal: Earn 40,000 points after $1,000 minimum spend in 3 months) – Read Lyn’s full review of these cards.
- Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority card (Personal: Earn 40,000 points after $1,000 minimum spend in 3 months) – Read Lyn’s full review of these cards.
- Southwest Rapid Rewards BUSINESS Performance (80,000 points after $5,000 minimum spend in 3 months) – Read Lyn’s full review of this card.
- Southwest Rapid Rewards BUSINESS Premier (60,000-point bonus after a $3,000 minimum spend) – Read Lyn’s full review of these cards.
Flexible Rewards Cards
Chase Sapphire Reserve
- Chase Sapphire Reserve – The best travel credit card for the advanced travel hacker; read Lyn’s full review.
Chase Ink Business Preferred
Chase Ink Business Preferred – 60,000-point bonus that can be transferred to Southwest at a 1:1 ratio to book free flights; these points DO NOT qualify for the Southwest Companion Pass; earn 3x points on travel, shipping, Internet, cable and more. Read Lyn’s full review.
Chase Freedom Flex
Chase Freedom Flex – Earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in purchases in rotating categories every quarter and 5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards. You can choose to earn “cash back” or convert your “cash back” to Chase Ultimate Rewards points to book free flights or hotels with partners.
Chase Freedom Unlimited
- Chase Freedom Unlimited – Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases. You can choose to earn “cash back” or convert your “cash back” to Chase Ultimate Rewards points to book free flights or hotels with partners.
For Flights to Europe
British Airways
Read Lyn’s full review of this card, which is a great option to fly your family to Europe entirely on miles!
Aer Lingus (British Airways Avios Transfer Partner)
Read how this card helps you fly your entire family to Europe on miles!
Iberia (British Airways Avios Transfer Partner)
Read how this card helps you fly your entire family to Europe on miles!
Delta Credit Cards
- Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express
- Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express
- Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express
- Delta Reserve
- Gold Delta SkyMiles BUSINESS Credit Card from American Express
- Platinum Delta SkyMiles BUSINESS Credit Card from American Express
- Delta Reserve for BUSINESS
Lyn’s review and comparison of all Delta credit cards
Hotel Cards
Hilton Credit Cards
- Hilton Honors Ascend Credit Card from American Express
- Hilton Honors Card from American Express
- Hilton Honors American Express Business Card
Lyn’s review and comparison of all Hilton credit cards
IHG Credit Cards
Lyn’s review of both IHG cards.
Marriott Credit Cards
- Marriott Bonvoy Bold
- Marriott Bonvoy Boundless
- Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express card
- Marriot Bonvoy Business American Express
Lyn’s review and comparison of all Marriott cards.
