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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U.S. is easing travel restrictions. Time to use your rewards?
As travel restrictions ease, there are questions surrounding whether it is time to use travel cards and points once more. Read to find out how to maximize your points or use your travel card in a different [...]
4 min read Jul 22, 2021 -
Pent up travel demand has a ceiling
As the pandemic fades from people’s minds, travel is ramping up. However, there are limits on traveling that remain because of COVID-19. Read our columnist’s take on traveling during this, at times, [...]
3 min read Jul 16, 2021 -
Guide to credit card changes during coronavirus
Learn about new rewards categories, bonus point-earning options and disappearing perks.
6 min read Jul 12, 2021 -
Chase gives up to 18 interest-free months to pay off travel purchases
As the pandemic continues to die down, more travel is expected and even encouraged by issuers. One example is Chase, which is now giving up to 18 interest-free months for cardholders to pay off travel [...]
3 min read Jul 09, 2021 -
The American Express Platinum Card upgrades its annual fees and benefits
Whether you are a long-time cardholder of the Amex Platinum or are considering adding it to your wallet for the first time, here’s what you need to know about the new annual fee and upgraded benefit [...]
3 min read Jul 01, 2021 -
Wells Fargo launches the brand new Active Cash Card
The Wells Fargo Active Cash℠ Card is the first in a new line of credit card offerings the issuer has been working to restore its reputation. The 2 percent unlimited cash rewards, along with other perks [...]
3 min read Jul 01, 2021 -
Chase Sapphire cards feature new bonuses up to 100k points
Chase Sapphire cards recently upped the ante with higher bonuses than we’ve seen. Find out which Chase Sapphire card is offering 100,000 bonus points.
5 min read Jun 23, 2021 -
Best credit cards to use in Europe
Pick the right card for your European vacation to avoid foreign transaction fees and make the most of travel rewards.
6 min read Jun 04, 2021 -
Chase increases sign-up bonus for the Sapphire Preferred Card to 100,000 bonus points
Chase just announced that it’s increasing its sign-up bonus for the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card to 100,000 bonus points. Here’s how to make the most out of these points.
2 min read Jun 04, 2021 -
Is it safe to book flights during coronavirus?
Here’s what you should know before you book your next flight.
3 min read Aug 24, 2020