Travel Credit Card Advice
Read up on the latest travel credit card advice from the team at Bankrate. We'll help you navigate all of the travel rewards programs out there and help you pick out a card (or several) that can help you reach your travel goals.
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Can you rent a car with a debit card?
Most rental car companies make you take extra steps to rent with a debit card.
9 min read Oct 18, 2022 -
Guide to hotel cancellation policies and elite status changes amid coronavirus
Many hotel brands offer cancellations and changes without penalty, and some allow elite status member extensions.
7 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
Capital One announces 100,000-mile bonus for new Venture X cardholders
Get up to a 100,000-mile bonus with Capital One’s Venture Cards.
4 min read Oct 27, 2023 -
Hilton Honors American Express Card vs. Aspire
Find out the difference between Amex Hilton Honors card and the Amex Hilton Aspire card.
6 min read Jul 07, 2022 -
Why I opened 24 credit cards
How many credit cards is too many? For this responsible credit user, opening 24 cards helped him achieve his travel goals—without going into credit card debt.
5 min read Oct 26, 2022 -
Should you keep or cancel the updated American Express Platinum Card?
In light of the semi-recent annual fee price increase, many American Express Platinum cardholders are asking themselves if the steep price is worth it. For travel lovers, the card may still generate enough [...]
6 min read Jun 02, 2022 -
Chase Sapphire Reserve® vs. Citi Prestige® Card
Choose the right luxury travel card for you with this head-to-head comparison.
5 min read Jul 20, 2022 -
Amex Business Platinum gets new benefits, higher annual fee
The Business Platinum Card from American Express will now have a higher annual fee of $695, up from $595, along with more benefits like card perks and statement credits. The new annual fee of $695 starts [...]
2 min read Jan 13, 2022 -
Cruise lines extend suspensions — Your guide to refunds and cancellations
As the cruise industry resumes operations, you need to have a plan. Find out which cruise lines are up and running or soon will be, as well as your options if you have to cancel.
6 min read Dec 21, 2022 -
American AAdvantage partners with Citi ThankYou—at least for now
Move quickly if you want to turn your Citi ThankYou points into American miles. This guide explains how long you have to do this and which credit cards qualify.
3 min read Oct 26, 2022