Travel Rewards reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 139 Reddit reviews across 17 subreddits and 60 posts to rank the best Travel Rewards brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CreditCards, r/personalfinance, r/PersonalFinanceCanada, r/philadelphia, r/travel. Top-rated brands include Chase (4.5/5), American Express (4.2/5), Capital One (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews139
Subreddits17
Posts60
Brands59
Products63
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#1
Chase
4.5
(27)
"Chase sapphire preferred is the best starter card for domestic and international too!"
"Also grab a Sapphire Reserve to compliment the Freedom Flex."
"I’ve had really good luck finding flight deals with the Chase Sapphire Preferred."
"Travel rewards are great. Flew 3 of us to Hawaii for free on points this year."
"Chase Freedom will have Wholesale clubs for 5x next quarter."
"The other cards you should consider are the Chase Sapphire Preferred and Capital One VentureX."
"Chase sapphire works best for me because I prefer not being tied to one airline."
"I like the Chase Sapphire card."
"Chase Sapphire Reserve - hands down."
"Chase Sapphire Reserve is great for restaurant and travel purchases."
#2
American Express
4.2
(20)
"Yes, we used the Amex->Qatar Avios bonus to book our Thailand trip!"
"Amex Plat earn x5 direct."
"We use the cobalt for everything not just wedding but we collect points so much."
"I go with AMEX Platinum because of the 5x flight rewards."
"The Gold/Platinum and Cobalt cards are popular because you can convert your points to several programs."
"Amex Platinum for all your flights as it gives you good insurance."
"If your home airport has a centurion lounge? If so, AMEX platinum."
"Amex platinum if you like the MR system."
"Amex everyday preferred. You get 1x on everything 2x on gas and 3x on groceries."
"Check if AMEX platinum has a 175k points bonus."
#3
Capital One
4.8
(5)
"[CapitalOne Venture One Card] is a great option."
"The capital one venture sign up bonus is insane. i travelled for 2 weeks off of the sign up bonus, flights, hotels, etc."
"Best general spend credit card for travel points is the venture x."
"VentureX is better for perks and simplicity."
"There's a VentureOne card with no annual fee."
#4
Wells Fargo
4.2
(5)
"5x hotels, 4x flights. 3x on other travel and dining."
"She can get Wells Fargo Autograph personally to turn the 2% into 2X."
"Wells Fargo Signify for catch all."
"Just 3x on hotels, flight and travel but lots of other great 3x categories."
"Wells Fargo Autograph might work out better than the BoA Travel Rewards."
#5
Citi
4.0
(5)
"The signup bonus is worth $655 net of the annual fee."
"A popular way to address the grocery hole in a Chase setup is to simply add a Citi Custom Cash for 5% cash back on up to $500 monthly spending on groceries."
"I took out the Barclays card and the Citi card to get sign up bonus for AA."
"The combo of citi cash + chase freedom/discover it makes sense."
"I have the Citi Double Cash, which is essentially 2% back."
#6
Bank of America
3.8
(5)
"The two no brainer travel focused cards are BOA Premium Rewards and US Bank Altitude Connect"
"I use BOA TravelRewards which gives me 2.62% of my balance."
"It's a decent card to go long on if you're in the BofA ecosystem."
"I figured the Travel Rewards card would be the best option for a first credit card."
"I'm not a fan of my BOA Travel Rewards card at all."
#7
Amex
3.8
(5)
"Amex cobalt is the best."
"Probably the Amex gold."
"Maybe try for the 50k Premier Gold Rewards sign up bonus for $2k spend."
"Nerdwallet, TPG, and Forbes are paid to recommend Amex, C1 and Chase."
"I'm not totally sold on amex either. I just feel like its a bunch of coupon book without good point multiplier."
#8
General
3.6
(5)
"A rewards based card should have a greater return than the cash back card."
"You can also transfer the points gained on this card directly to airline reward programs 1 to 1."
"With your spending you should look into cards that offer large intro bonuses."
"The initial spend bonus is what makes these card worthwhile."
"The outsized value of rewards cards comes from signup bonuses, not so much everyday spending."
#9
RBC
4.3
(3)
"Surprisingly RBC avion actually paid off."
"RBC infinite avion card has served my old man well as his business card."
"RBC Avion VISA Infinite is the best in terms of reward value."
#10
Discover
4.3
(3)
"Discover usually have Wholesale clubs at 5% once a year as well."
"Discover It will earn 2% on everything in the first year (and 10% in certain categories)."
"The combo of citi cash + chase freedom/discover it makes sense."
#11
Bilt
3.7
(3)
"Bilt also gives you 3X on dining and 2X on travel, similar to the Chase Sapphire Preferred, but without the annual fee."
"If you are paying rent/mortgage the Bilt card may be an option."
"If you're looking to fund only a few flights, then something with a decent earning rate."
#12
American Airlines
3.7
(3)
"United, AA, and Delta are best bets for flying out of PHL."
"American Airlines is your best bet with PHL."
"Airline credit cards are only worth it for the signup bonus and free checked bag."
#13
US Bank
4.5
(2)
"The two no brainer travel focused cards are BOA Premium Rewards and US Bank Altitude Connect"
"You’ll be able to use that card and get 3x back."
#14
Alliant
4.0
(2)
"Alliant Credit Union just came out with their Visa Signature card."
"Alliant Visa Signature has 3% back for a year."
#15
TD
3.0
(2)
"TD Aeroplan is the best in terms of reward value."
"In my opinion the TD card isn't worth it unless you get a fee waiver since the $120 annual fee will offset a large chunk of your rewards."
#16
MR and UR points
5.0
(1)
"I prefer flexible rewards like MR and UR points so I’m not tied to any specific airlines."
#17
Virgin Flying Club Miles
5.0
(1)
"Using Virgin flying club Miles to book ANA Biz class is one of the best yields from ff miles there is."
#18
LATAM
5.0
(1)
"Latam is the best South American carrier by far."
#19
Delta
5.0
(1)
"Delta SkyMiles never expire whether or not you have activity."
#20
BJ's
5.0
(1)
"Buy $1500 GC for BJs. Then use that."
#21
Hotels.com
5.0
(1)
"I use hotels.com, every 10 nights you get a free night, all hotel brands included."
#22
SAS
5.0
(1)
"Best I've seen."
#23
Rogers
5.0
(1)
"Rogers card. 4% cash back on foreign currency. By far the best for work travel."
#24
Citi Double Cash
5.0
(1)
"Best is often considered to be Citi Double Cash."
#25
Wyndham Rewards
5.0
(1)
"The best travel reward card objectively was the Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card."
#26
ChooseFI Travel Rewards Strategy
4.0
(1)
"ChooseFI did a pretty good job laying out a basic travel rewards strategy."
#27
Travel Rewards List
4.0
(1)
"Check this list here."
#28
Rewards Canada Top Credit Cards 2019
4.0
(1)
"[https://www.rewardscanada.ca/topcc2019/#rankings]"
#29
Rewards Canada Top Credit Cards 2018
4.0
(1)
"[http://www.rewardscanada.ca/topcc2018/]"
#30
United
4.0
(1)
"The United Explorer comes waives bag fees if you ever check a bag."
#31
Air Canada
4.0
(1)
"Be sure to book (flex) fares with Air Canada if your company allows it."
#32
Cashback
4.0
(1)
"I find cashback is easier."
#33
United Airlines
4.0
(1)
"United, AA, and Delta are best bets for flying out of PHL."
#34
Delta Airlines
4.0
(1)
"United, AA, and Delta are best bets for flying out of PHL."
#35
Ratehub
4.0
(1)
"Use Ratehub to compare cards, it takes income into account."
#36
r/churning
4.0
(1)
"Checkout r/churning for any and all of your credit card needs, literally"
#37
Avion
4.0
(1)
"I would suggest Avion like someone else mentioned since it'll transfer to OneWorld airline partners."
#38
Citi Custom Cash
4.0
(1)
"A popular way to address the grocery hole in a Chase setup is to simply add a Citi Custom Cash for 5% cash back on up to $500 monthly spending on groceries."
#39
Citi Premier
4.0
(1)
"You may also want to take a look at a Citi setup that would include the Premier, Custom Cash, and Double Cash."
#40
Chase Sapphire Preferred
4.0
(1)
"You should try your luck with the sapphire preferred like others have suggested."
#41
Barclays
4.0
(1)
"Got me enough for a biz class round trip to Dubai on Royal Jordanian."
#42
Petal
4.0
(1)
"Petal first, Journey second, Travel Rewards 3rd unless you do in fact plan on traveling a lot."
#43
Fidelity
4.0
(1)
"Is 2% cash back unlimited."
#44
USAA
4.0
(1)
"With 2.5% back on everything."
#45
SoFi
4.0
(1)
"I just found out about the SoFi CC, is normally 2% back, but if you qualify for the SoFi Plus... then you get 3%."
#46
Bank Norwegian
4.0
(1)
"It gives 1% of purchases back as Norwegian CashPoints."
#47
Avios
4.0
(1)
"Avios is really good in Asia. Flight start at 4.5k avios points."
#48
Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Wells Fargo
4.0
(1)
"The most popular travel cards are points based."
#49
Capital One Venture X
4.0
(1)
"You could start with C1VX because it is hard to get with a lot of other cards and it’s free with bonus and travel credit."
#50
Hilton, Marriott
4.0
(1)
"Hilton or Marriott are your choices."
#51
Miles & More
4.0
(1)
"I have a miles&more credit card and booked some really cheap flights with it."
#52
CSR, Marriott
4.0
(1)
"I'd stick with the CSR although I still have my Marriott card simply for the free night."
#53
CIBC
4.0
(1)
"Another one to look at is CIBC’s Aventura Visa cards."
#54
Travel Rewards Card
3.0
(1)
"Best card for booking travel and airfare no annual fee?"
#55
ING
3.0
(1)
"This card doesn't have rewards, but has great travel insurance package."
#56
Aventura
2.0
(1)
"Their rewards program is very mediocre, you'll be pretty much limited to 100:$1 travel redemptions."
#57
Scotiabank
2.0
(1)
"Don't get Amex. I got a Scotia Gold Amex card last year and a lot of the most basic retailers do not accept it."
#58
BofA
2.0
(1)
"BofA travel rewards don't have good benefits."
#59
Marriott
1.0
(1)
"Definitely don't get Marriott Bold."
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