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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Chase Sapphire Preferred offers new benefits. Are more changes coming?
Don’t wait to claim these sky-high travel benefits.
2 min read Mar 19, 2024 -
Best credit cards with annual credits
While cards with a high annual fee may be a big investment, the rewards might make it worth it for you. Read which cards are our top picks for ones that include annual credits, and find out which one is [...]
5 min read Mar 10, 2023 -
Chase upgrades Chase Sapphire and Reserve card offerings
Starting August 17th, Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Sapphire Reserve will feature some new card benefits along with boosted rewards available to both new and existing cardholders.
3 min read Jun 30, 2022 -
56% of Gen-Z and Millennials ready to take on debt to celebrate end of pandemic
As travel restrictions lessen and more entertainment venues open back up again, Gen Z and Millennials are itching to celebrate the ‘end’ of the pandemic. However, a recent survey suggests that many [...]
4 min read Mar 19, 2024 -
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 Jun 27, 2022 -
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 Apr 10, 2024 -
Guide to credit card changes during coronavirus
Learn about new rewards categories, bonus point-earning options and disappearing perks.
6 min read Oct 26, 2022 -
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 Mar 19, 2024 -
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 Jan 20, 2022 -
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 Dec 21, 2021