The number one question I get from my friends: “Ok Ryan, yeah yeah credit cards points travel whatever… which card should I actually get?”
Choosing the right one(s) is critical if you want to maximize rewards, and there’s more to it than just picking one with a cool design. Remember the goal is free travel, and you can’t do that with any old bank card.
The truth is, there’s no one size fits all solution.
If you’re looking for a short answer and don’t want to read the rest of this guide, get the Chase Sapphire Preferred. It’s a great starter travel credit card that has good benefits, a somewhat low annual fee, a sign-up bonus, and it earns incredibly valuable reward points.
If you want a $0 annual fee card go for the Bilt Mastercard. This card also earns powerful reward points and it’s the only card you can use to earn points on rent without paying fees.
For everyone else, there are other factors to consider which this guide will cover.
Anyone who wants to start traveling for ✨free✨ using credit card points but doesn’t know where to start.
This guide is for people new to the points and miles game who want to stop leaving money on the table.
Whether you want a simple no-fee option like Bilt, or you're ready to dive into Chase or Amex for serious rewards, I’ll help you to make your first (smart) move.
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