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Air Miles and Frequent Flyer Credit Cards

With Airline Credit Cards, Frequent Flyer credit cards, and Travel Reward Credit Cards you can accumulate points for free flights, hotel stays, car rentals and other benefits. These cards let you save money in three different ways: 1) With an airline credit card you accumulate points redeemable for free flights on 250 major airlines, 2) with a frequent flyer credit card, you earn miles that go into your frequent flyer account, and 3) with travel rewards cards, you can earn points either towards free air travel or towards other benefits, such as hotel stays, cruises, car rentals, and much more.

To find the right travel rewards and airline credit card for you, choose from one of the categories below. To see a list of all travel reward credit cards by category, scroll through the cards on this page.

Airmile Credit Cards

Frequent Flyer Credit Cards

Hotel Rewards Cards

Air Miles Credit Cards / Reward Points Towards Air Miles

Capital One® Venture^SM Rewards Credit Card

To apply online click the “Apply Now” button or call 1-866-582-0808
Money® Magazine's "Most Rewarding Card if you crave free airline flights"
2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Earn 10,000 bonus miles, equal to $100 in travel
Redeem your miles for ANY travel expense
No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
No foreign transaction fees
$0 intro annual fee for the first year; $59 after that

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 11.9% - 19.9% (V)*	Annual Fee $0 intro for first year;$59 after that*

Chase Sapphire® Preferred Card

Click "APPLY HERE" to apply online or call 1-888-848-0509
Limited Time Offer - Earn 50,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months- that's $625 toward travel!
2 points per dollar spent on travel and dining & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
Use 20% fewer points when you redeem for travel. Just book your flight, cruise, or other travel through Ultimate RewardsSM
No foreign transaction fees
Earn a 7% annual points dividend - even on points already redeemed
Transfer points you've earned to participating frequent traveler programs at a 1:1 value
24/7 direct access to expert service advisors (No voice recording)
No Annual Fee for your first year - A $95 value

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 15.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $95, Waived the first year*

Delta Airlines- Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card

Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel when you spend $500 on the Card in the first three months from account opening
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95
Check your first bag Free- for up to 9 people on your reservation- on every Delta flight
Receive double miles on Delta purchases and 1 mile for all other eligible dollars spent
Priority Boarding and 20% In-Flight Savings

Intro Purchase APR N/A	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A	APR 15.24% - 19.24% Variable	Annual Fee $0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95

Capital One® VentureOne^SM Rewards Credit Card

To apply online click the “Apply Now” button or call 1-866-582-0808
1.25 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Earn 10,000 bonus miles, equal to $100 in travel
Redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more
No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
0% intro APR on purchases until February 2013
No foreign transaction fees
No annual fee

Intro Purchase APR 0% until February 2013*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 11.9% - 19.9% (V)*	Annual Fee $0*

United MileagePlus® Explorer Card

Earn up to 40,000 bonus miles & first year free, a $95 value*
Check your first bag for free on United and Continental-operated flights, up to a $50 value round trip
Board your flight before general boarding with priority boarding privileges
Visit the United Club with two complimentary day passes every year, up to a $100 value
Earn 2 miles for $1 spent on tickets purchased from United and Continental and 1 mile per $1 everywhere else
Enjoy exclusive access to once-in-a-lifetime events through Inside Access from Chase
Your miles don't expire and there is no limit to the number of miles you can earn

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 14.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $95, Waived the first year*

American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card

Click "APPLY HERE" to apply online or call 866-419-6673
Membership Rewards® bonus: 15K points, redeemable for select gift cards valued at $150, when you spend $1,000 in your first three months of card membership
Membership Rewards® points multiply fast! Earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, 1X points on everything else
Exclusive access to Gold Card Destinations and events- Enjoy special travel packages and amenities at hotels worldwide, as well as select concerts, shows, major sporting events
Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year, then $175
Get approved in 60-seconds.

Intro Purchase APR N/A	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A	APR N/A	Annual Fee Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year then $175

Capital One® Cash Rewards for Newcomers

A card designed to help those new to the U.S. establish credit and earn cash back
Build credit with automatic reporting to the three major credit bureaus
Get 2% cash back on travel purchases
Earn 1% cash back on all other purchases
No foreign transaction fees
No annual fee

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 24.9% (V)*	Annual Fee $0*

Miles by Discover® Card

Earn up to $120 in travel rewards--1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first year
1 Mile on every $1 you spend - Plus flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 16.99%*
No restrictions on travel--fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
Travel benefits include secondary collision damage insurance when you rent a car with your Miles by Discover card
Discover is ranked #1 in customer loyalty--15 years in a row! (2011 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
Great rewards with no annual fee, no rewards redemption fee, and no additional card fee
*Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information

Intro Purchase APR 0%* for 6 months*	Intro Balance Trans. APR 0%* for 6 months*	APR 10.99%-16.99% (Variable)*	Annual Fee $0*

Continental Airlines OnePass® Plus Card

Earn up to 40,000 bonus miles & first year free ($95 value)*
Now with priority boarding privileges on Continental and United flights
Check your first bag for free on Continental and United flights, up to a $50 value
Visit the United Club with two complimentary passes every year, a $100 value
Earn 2 miles for $1 spent on tickets purchased from Continental and United and 1 mile per $1 everywhere else
Your miles don't expire and there is no limit to the number of miles you can earn

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 14.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $95, First Year Free*

Escape by Discover® Card

Earn up to $250 in travel rewards--1,000 Bonus miles every month you make a purchase for the first 25 months
Double Miles on every $1 you spend
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months, then the variable standard purchase APR of 10.99% - 16.99%*
No restrictions on travel--fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
Flexible redemption options like travel credits, merchandise, gift cards or cash
Travel Insurance benefits, including primary car rental, lost or damaged luggage, travel delay, and trip cancellation when you book with your Escape by Discover card
Discover is ranked 1 in customer loyalty--15 years in a row! (2011 Brand Keys Customer Loyalty Engagement Index report)
*Click apply to view rates, fees, rewards, limitations and other important information

Intro Purchase APR 0%* for 6 months*	Intro Balance Trans. APR 0%* for 6 months*	APR 10.99%-16.99% (Variable)*	Annual Fee $60*

Blue Sky from American Express^{^TM}

No annual fee
Travel rewards with no blackout dates or travel restrictions. Redeem with any airline, any car rental, any hotel - anytime
Pay your bill all at once, or over time. It's up to you.
Blue Savings Program: big deals on big brands, all the time
Rated "Best Airline Credit Card" by Card Ratings Consumer's Choice Awards in 2010
Get approved in 60-seconds

Intro Purchase APR See Terms*	Intro Balance Trans. APR See Terms*	APR as low as 17.24%-22.24% Variable	Annual Fee None

The Platinum Card® from American Express

25,000 Membership Rewards® points bonus, redeemable for one domestic round-trip Coach-Class airline ticket, when you spend $1,000 during your first three months of Card membership
New Global Travel benefits: Priority Pass select airport club access, No Foreign Transaction Fees, Global Entry expedited U.S. immigration pass
Up to $200 in Airline Fee Credits annually to cover incidental charges on your airline of choice, including checked-baggage fees
Complimentary Companion Airfare with purchase of qualifying First- or Business-Class international ticket
24/7 Platinum Card® Concierge service for assistance with reservations, travel, gifts, and more
Fine Hotels & Resorts Program: exclusive upgrades and amenities at over 700 boutique, resort, and luxury hotels worldwide

Intro Purchase APR N/A	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A	APR N/A	Annual Fee $450

Marriott Rewards® Premier Credit Card

Earn 50,000 Bonus Points after your first use
Receive 1 free night stay upon account approval and each year upon account anniversary
Earn 5 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
Earn 2 points for every $1 spent on qualifying airline, dining, and rental car purchases
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
No foreign transaction fees
Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 15 nights credit toward Elite status
Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 15.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $85, First Year Free*

Chase Freedom® Visa - $200 Bonus Cash Back

Click "APPLY HERE" to apply online or call 800-679-8405
This offer is for people with a good to excellent credit history which means, among other things, that your credit history is clear of bankruptcy and seriously delinquent accounts
Earn $200 Bonus Cash Back after you make $500 in purchases in your first 3 months
5% Cash Back on up to $1,500 spent at gas stations and on Amazon.com from 1/1/12 - 3/31/12.
You'll enjoy new 5% categories every 3 months like grocery stores, restaurants and even airlines. It's free and easy to activate your bonus each quarter!
Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases
Up to an additional 10% Cash Back when you shop online at select merchants through Chase
No annual fee and rewards never expire

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 15.99% - 22.99%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $0*

Chase Sapphire® Card

Click "APPLY HERE" to apply online or call 1-888-838-5785
Limited Time Offer - Earn 25,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months - that's $250 toward a flight or any other reward!
2 points per dollar spent on dining & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
Points never expire and there are no limits on how many points you can earn
Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, cash back and more
24/7 direct access to expert service advisors (No voice recording)
No annual fee!

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 15.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $0*

Citi® Platinum Select® / AAdvantage® World MasterCard®

Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $750 in purchases within the first 4 months of cardmembership - more than enough for a roundtrip domestic flight award*
Earn an additional 10,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles after $5,000 in purchases during the first 6 months of cardmembership*
Receive a one-time $100 statement credit for the first eligible American Airlines purchase you make within the first 12 months of cardmembership*
$85 annual fee waived for the first 12 months*

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 15.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $85, waived for the first 12 months*

Blue Cash Everyday^SM from American Express

Click "APPLY HERE" to apply online or call 866-419-6673
Earn a $100 cash back bonus after spending $1,000 in eligible purchases in the first 3 months of Cardmembership
0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months, flexibility to pay over time
Get 3% cash back at supermarkets, 2% cash back at gas stations and department stores, and 1% cash back on all other purchases
No spend minimum, No enrollment, and No rotating rewards categories
Get a $25 Referral Bonus for each friend or family member who is approved for the Card
No annual fee, flexibility to pay over time

Intro Purchase APR 0% for 12 months	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A	APR 17.24%-22.24% Variable	Annual Fee $0

Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card from Chase

Now! Earn a Free Flight after your first purchase
Get 3,000 Points every year on your Card member Anniversary – that can be redeemed for a $50 Wanna Get Away® Fare
Now you can redeem for International Travel, Hotels, Gift Cards and more.
Earn unlimited Free Flights – 2 Points per $1 Spent on Southwest Purchases and 1 Point per $1 Spent on Everything else
Your Bags Fly Free! No Blackout Dates, Points Don’t Expire, and Unlimited Reward Seats!
No Change fees – if you need to change your flight, you won’t be charged a fee
September 11th Security Fee Applies

Intro Purchase APR N/A	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A	APR 15.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $69

Visa® Black Card

Made with carbon, not just another piece of plastic; Membership is limited
24-hour concierge service at your disposal
Unlimited VIP airport lounge visits
Exclusive rewards program; 1% cash back or airfare on any airline - no blackouts or restrictions
Accepted globally; zero liability protection against unauthorized purchases

Intro Purchase APR None	Intro Balance Trans. APR 0% for 15 months*	APR 14.99%	Annual Fee $495

American Express® Gold Card

Click "APPLY HERE" to apply online or call 866-419-6673
Earn 10K Membership Rewards® points, redeemable for select gift cards valued at $100, when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months of Card membership
Exclusive access to Gold Card Events- select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more
Purchase Protection covers loss, theft, and damage of eligible items within 90 days of purchase
Redeem Membership Rewards® points for an exclusive array of travel, shopping, dining and entertainment rewards.
Get approved in 60-seconds.

Intro Purchase APR N/A	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A	APR N/A	Annual Fee $125 annual fee

Chase Freedom® Visa - $100 Bonus Cash Back

Click "APPLY NOW" to apply online or call 866-688-6609
This offer is for people with a good to excellent credit history which means, among other things, that your credit history is clear of bankruptcy and seriously delinquent accounts
Earn $100 Bonus Cash Back after you make $500 in purchases in your first 3 months
0% Intro APR for 12 months on balance transfers and 6 months on purchases
5% Cash Back on up to $1,500 spent at gas stations and on Amazon.com from 1/1/12 - 3/31/12.
You'll enjoy new 5% categories every 3 months like grocery stores, restaurants and even airlines. It's free and easy to activate your bonus each quarter!
Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases without limits on what you can earn and up to an additional 10% Cash Back when you shop online at select merchants through Chase
No annual fee and rewards never expire

Intro Purchase APR 0% for 6 months*	Intro Balance Trans. APR 0% for 6 months*	APR 11.99% - 22.99%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $0*

Starwood Preferred Guest^{^TM} Credit Card from American Express

Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Credit Card from American Express

Starpoints® Bonus:10K with your first purchase and another 15K when you spend $5k within 6 months- enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel.
Free nights, free flights: Redeem Starpoints with over 350 airlines and more than 1,000 hotels and resorts worldwide. No blackout dates
2011 SmarterTravel® Award for "Best Travel Rewards Card"
$0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65

Intro Purchase APR See Terms*	Intro Balance Trans. APR See Terms*	APR 15.24% - 19.24% variable	Annual Fee Introductory annual fee of $0 for the first year then $65

Marriott Rewards® Credit Card

Earn 30,000 Bonus Points after your first use, redeemable for up to 4 free nights; plus receive 2 free night stay e-certificates upon account approval
No Annual fee for your first year – that's a $45 value*
Earn 3 points for every $1 spent at Marriott® locations
Earn 1 point for every $1 spent on other purchases
Cardmembers achieve Silver elite status with 10 nights credit toward Elite status
Redeem Marriott Rewards® points at Marriott properties including Renaissance Hotels, Courtyard, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 14.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $45, First Year Free*

Capital One® Orbitz® Visa® Platinum

To apply online click the "Apply Now" button or call 1-866-582-0808
3 points per dollar spent on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
Get 1 point per dollar on all other purchases
Bonus points on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
Earn travel quickly with low redemption minimums
250 point refueling bonus when you redeem points for awards
No annual fee

Intro Purchase APR 0% until February 2013*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 13.9% - 19.9% (V)*	Annual Fee $0*

Hyatt Credit Card

Receive 1 Award Night after making your first purchase with the Hyatt Credit Card
Receive an additional Award Night after spending $1000 in the first three months of account opening
No foreign transaction fees for international purchases
3 Hyatt Gold Passport points for every $1 spent with your Hyatt Card at all Hyatt properties
1 Hyatt Gold Passport point for every $1 spent on purchases elsewhere
There are no limits to the points you can earn
Award nights with no resort, Internet or redemption fees

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 15.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $75*

Frequent Flyer Credit Cards - Earn Miles When You Travel

Citi® Platinum Select® / AAdvantage® World MasterCard®

Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $750 in purchases within the first 4 months of cardmembership - more than enough for a roundtrip domestic flight award*
Earn an additional 10,000 AAdvantage® bonus miles after $5,000 in purchases during the first 6 months of cardmembership*
Receive a one-time $100 statement credit for the first eligible American Airlines purchase you make within the first 12 months of cardmembership*
$85 annual fee waived for the first 12 months*

Intro Purchase APR N/A*	Intro Balance Trans. APR N/A*	APR 15.24%* (Variable)	Annual Fee $85, waived for the first 12 months*


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	Frequent Flyer Credit Cards
	Frequent flyer credit cards are a great way to earn miles faster for a free trip. There are several types of cards in this category, each offering different types of benefits. With frequent flyer cards, you earn frequent flyer miles on your favorite airline and their partners. Most frequent flyer credit cards come with generous introductory free miles offers, in some cases offering up to 20,000 bonus miles when you make your first purchase. That is almost the total miles needed for a free round trip domestic ticket! If you are looking to add miles to a specific frequent flyer account, this type of card is a great choice. If you don't want to be limited to one particular carrier, airline credit cards let you earn points that can be used to obtain free tickets on over 250 major airlines. This means that you are less limited by seat availability when booking for your free flight. The points you earn can also be redeemed for cash back, free hotel stays, car rentals, cruises, and so on. A typical award is one point for each dollar spent, but some airline miles cards give double miles or extra points for certain types of purchases, e.g., in supermarkets, gas stations and drugstores. Some cards even award points on the miles you fly, when you pay for the ticket with that card. Many air miles credit cards also offer sign-up bonus points when you make your first purchase after your credit card application has been accepted. It is well worth your time to compare credit cards to find the card that is right for you. Things to look for are how many points or miles are needed to get a free flight; whether there is a limit to earnings you can accumulate per year; and whether the points or miles expire. To view the cards available and their benefits, click here. Many air mile credit cards also offer 0 apr for an introductory period. We also feature a wide selection of business credit cards that offer benefits pertinent to each category of credit card. And as with any type of rewards card, your earnings are quickly undermined by finance charges if you carry a balance forward from month to month. In that case, you may find our low interest credit cards better suited to your needs. You may also wish to choose from credit cards that offer different kinds of rewards, or cash back, instead of air miles.

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