Bank Rewards Credit Cards

These are the current best available sign-up bonuses for bank rewards credit cards. If you’re aware of any better offers (public or targeted), please share them in the comment section.

American Express Cards

American Express Premier Rewards Gold Card

  • 25,000 points after spending $2,000 within 3 months.
  • 15,000 bonus points after spending $30,000 within one year.
  • Points can be transferred to 21 hotel and airline partners.
  • 3 points per $1 on airfare.
  • 2 points per $1 on gas and groceries.
  • 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.
  • $175 fee waived the first year.
  • Charge card with flexible spending limit. Balance must be paid off each month.

The Platinum Card from American Express

  • 100,000 points after $3,000 spent within 3 months.
  • $200 annual airline fee credit.
  • Hilton Honors Gold Status enrollment
  • $200 annual airline fee credit.
  • Hilton HHonors Gold status enrollment.
  • Priority Pass Select Membership: Complementary access to over 600 airport lounges. $27 entrance fee for accompanying guests.
  • $100 statement credit towards Global Entry or $85 towards TSA PreCheck application fee every five years.
  • 2 points per $1 on travel booked through American Express.
  • 1 point per $1 on all other purchases.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • $450 annual fee not waived.
  • Charge card with flexible spending limit. Balance must be paid off each month.

Barclay Credit Cards

Barclay Arrival Plus World Elite MasterCard

  • Purchase APR: 18.24%, 22.24% or 25.24% variable based on your creditworthiness
  • Intro Purchase APR: n/a
  • Intro Purchase Period: n/a
  • Balance Transfer APR: 18.24%, 22.24% or 25.24% variable based on your creditworthiness
  • Intro Balance Transfer APR: 0% intro APR for the first 12 billing cycles following each balance transfer that posts to your account within 45 days of account opening
  • Cash Advance APR: 27.49% Variable
  • Balance Transfer Fee: Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
  • Cash Advance Fee: Either $10 or 5% of the amount of each cash advance, whichever is greater
  • Late Payment Fee: Up to $37
  • Foreign Transaction Fee: 0% of each transaction in U.S. dollars
  • Annual Fee: $89 (waived first year)
  • Marketing Bullets:
    • Limited Time Offer: Enjoy 70,000 bonus miles after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.
    • Earn unlimited 2X miles on every purchase
    • Book travel your way—no airline, seat or hotel restrictions—and redeem your miles for travel statement credits
    • Get 5% miles back to use toward your next redemption, every time you redeem
    • No foreign transaction fees
    • International Chip and PIN for use at self-service chip terminals around the world
    • Miles don’t expire as long as your account is open, active and in good standing

Chase Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Preferred

  • 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months.
  • 2 points per dollar spent on travel and dining at restaurants & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
  • Get 20% off airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises when you redeem through Ultimate Rewards.
  • No foreign transaction fees.
  • 1:1 point transfer to participating frequent travel programs.
  • Direct access to expert service advisors anytime.
  • Introductory Annual Fee of $0 the first year, then $95.

Discover Credit Cards

Discover It Miles Card

  • No sign-up bonus.
  • 1.5 unlimited per $1 spent.
  • Redeem Miles in any amount for a travel credit to your statement that covers travel purchases. Or get cash at any time. 100 Miles always equals $1.00.
  • Free FICO credit score.
  • No annual fee.

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