Here are the best public sign-up bonuses for personal travel credit cards. Bookmark this page since the table will be updated frequently as new deals and products are released. You can use the search feature to find specific types of cards (e.g., no annual fee). If you are aware of a better offer, please email me with the link at hello@creditcardpediem.com. Check out the best business travel credit cards here.
| Bank | Card | Annual Fee | Sign-up Bonus | Points Structure | Other Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | Chase Sapphire Preferred | $95 | 60,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months | 2x points on travel and restaurants; 1x points on other purchases | Points worth 1.25x through Chase portal |
| Chase | Chase Sapphire Reserve | $450 | 50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months | 3x points on travel and restaurants; 1x points on other purchases | Points bonus worth 1.5x through Chase portal; $300 annual travel reimbursement; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement; Priority Pass membership |
| Chase | Chase Freedom Flex | No annual fee | 20,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $500 in the first 3 months and 5% back on groceries on up to $12,000 spent in the first year | 5x points on rotating categories up to $1,500 per quarter; 5x points on travel purchases through Chase; 3x points on dining and drug stores; 1x points on all other purchases | |
| Chase | Chase Freedom Unlimited | No annual fee | 20,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points after spending $500 in the first 3 months and 5% back on groceries on up to $12,000 spent in the first year | 5x points on travel purchases through Chase; 3x points on dining and drug stores; 1.5x points on all other purchases | |
| Chase | Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority | $149 | 40,000 Rapid Rewards points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 2x points on Southwest purchases; 1x points on other purchases | 7,500 anniversary bonus points; $75 annual Southwest credit; four Upgraded Boardings per year; 20% back on in-flight drinks, WiFi, messaging, and movies |
| Chase | Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier | $99 | 40,000 Rapid Rewards points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 2x points on Southwest purchases; 1x points on other purchases | 6,000 anniversary bonus points |
| Chase | Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus | $69 | 40,000 Rapid Rewards points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 2x points on Southwest purchases; 1x points on other purchases | 3,000 anniversary bonus points |
| Chase | United Gateway Card | No annual fee | 20,000 United miles after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 3x miles on grocery store purchases up to $1,500 per month through 9/30/2021; 2x miles on United purchases, gas stations and on local transit and commuting; 1x miles on other purchases | 25% back on inflight purchases |
| Chase | United Explorer Card | $95, waived first year | 60,000 United miles after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months plus earn an additional 10,000 miles after spending $6,000 in the first 6 months | 2x miles on United purchases, restaurants, hotel bookings; 1x points on other purchases | Free checked bag for you and one companion; two United Club passes per year; 25% back on inflight purchases; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement |
| Chase | United Club Credit Card | $525, waived first year | 4x miles on United purchases; 2x points on dining and travel; 1x on other purchases | United Club membership; Free first and second checked bags for you and one companion; 25% back on inflight purchases; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement | |
| Chase | World of Hyatt | $95 | 25,000 Hyatt points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months plus an additional 25,000 points after spending a total of $6,000 in the first 6 months | 4x points on Hyatt properties, 2x points on restaurants, airline tickets, and local transit and commuting; 1x points on other purchases | Annual free night at a category 1-4 Hyatt property; An additional free night if you spend $15,000 during your cardmember year; Discoverist status with 5 qualifying night credits per year plus 2 additional qualifying credits for every $5,000 spent |
| Chase | British Airways Visa Signature | $95 | 50,000 Avios miles after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months plus an additional 25,000 miles after spending $10,000 and an additional 50,000 miles after spending $20,000 total in the first year | 3x miles on British Airways purchases; 2x points on hotels; 1x points on other purchases | Earn a Travel Together Ticket by spending $30,000 in a year; Up to $600 in statement credits for flight taxes and fees each year |
| Chase | Marriott Bonvoy Boundless | $95 | 75,000 Marriott Rewards points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months | 6x points on Marriott purchases; 2x points on other purchases | Annual free night at a property with a redemption level up to 35,000 points; Silver Elite status |
| Chase | Marriott Bonvoy Bold | No annual fee | 30,000 Marriott Rewards points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 6x points on Marriott purchases; 2x points on travel; 1x points on other purchases | Silver Elite status; No foreign transaction fees |
| Chase | IHG Rewards Club Premier | $89, waived first year | 140,000 IHG points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months and $50 statement credit after first purchase | 10x points on IHG purchases, 2x points at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants; 1x points on other purchases | Annual free night (at properties 40,000 points or less); 4th reward night free benefit; Platinum Elite status; 10,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases and make one additional purchase each account anniversary year; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement |
| Chase | IHG Rewards Club Traveler | No annual fee | 100,000 IHG points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months | 5x points on IHG purchases, 2x points at gas stations, grocery stores, and restaurants; 1x points on other purchases | 4th reward night free benefit; Gold Elite status after spending $10,000 |
| American Express | Green Card | $150 | 30,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months and receive up to $100 in statement credits for purchases made directly with Away luggage within the first 3 months | 3x points on travel and restaurants; 1x points on other purchases | $100 CLEAR credit each year |
| American Express | Gold Card | $250 | 60,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months | 4x points on restaurant and supermarket purchases; 3x on airline tickets; 1x points on other purchases | $10 monthly dining credit; $100 airline fee credit |
| American Express | Platinum Card | $550 | 75,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months | 5x points on airline tickets and hotels booked on amextravel.com; 1x points on other purchases | Airport lounge access including Priority Pass, Delta Sky Clubs, and Centurion Lounges; $200 airline fee credit; $200 in Uber credit; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement; Hilton HHonors Gold status, Starwood Preferred Guest Gold status |
| American Express | Amex EveryDay Credit Card | No annual fee | 15,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 2x points at grocery stores (up to $6,000 per year); 1x points on other purchases | 20% more points if you use your card 20 or more times in a billing period |
| American Express | Amex EveryDay Preferred Credit Card | $95 | 20,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 3x points at grocery stores (up to $6,000 per year); 2x points at gas stations; 1x points on other purchases | 50% more points if you use your card 30 or more times in a billing period |
| American Express | Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant Credit Card | $450 | Platinum Elite status for 2021; 100,000 Marriott points after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months plus an additional 25,000 points after first anniversary | 6x points on Marriott; 3x points at restaurants and airfare; 2x points on other purchases | $300 Marriott statement credit each year; Annual free award night (redemption level 50,000 points or less); Gold Elite status; Priority Pass lounge access, Global Entry fee reimbursement |
| American Express | Blue Delta SkyMiles Credit Card | No annual fee | 10,000 Delta miles after spending $500 in the first 3 months | 2x miles on Delta purchases and at US restaurants; 1x miles on all other purchases | 20% savings on in-flight purchases |
| American Express | Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card | $99, waived first year | 35,000 Delta miles after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 2x miles on Delta purchases and at restaurants and supermarkets; 1x miles on all other purchases | Spend $10,000 and receive a $100 Delta flight credit; Free checked bag; Priority boarding; 20% savings on in-flight purchases; $50 off the cost of your flight for every 5,000 miles you redeem with Pay with Miles |
| American Express | Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card | $250 | 40,000 Delta miles and 5,000 MQMs after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months and a $100 statement credit after you make a Delta Purchase in the first 3 months | 3x miles on Delta purchases and at hotels; 2x miles at restaurants and supermarkets; 1x miles on all other purchases | Free checked bag; Priority boarding; Domestic Main Cabin round-trip companion certificate each year; Earn 10,000 MQMs after spending $25,000 in a year; 20% savings on in-flight purchases; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement |
| American Express | Delta Reserve Credit Card | $550 | 40,000 Delta miles and 10,000 MQMs after spending $3,000 the first 3 months | 3x miles on Delta purchases; 1x miles on all other purchases | Free checked bag; Delta SkyClub access; Centurion Lounge access; Domestic round-trip companion certificate each year (any cabin); Earn 15,000 MQMs after spending $30,000 in a year; 20% savings on in-flight purchases; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement |
| American Express | Hilton Honors Card | No annual fee | 80,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 7x points on Hilton purchases; 5x points at restaurants, grocery stores, and gas stations; 3x points on all other purchases | Silver status |
| American Express | Hilton Honors Surpass Card | $95 | 130,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months | 12x points on Hilton purchases; 6x points at restaurants, grocery stores, and gas stations; 3x points on all other purchases | Gold status; Earn a free weekend night after spending $15,000 in a calendar year; 10 free Priority Pass lounge visits per year |
| American Express | Hilton Honors Aspire Card | $450 | 150,000 Hilton Honors points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months; Free weekend night | 14x points on Hilton purchases; 7x points on flights, rental cars, and at restaurants; 3x points on all other purchases | Diamond status; free weekend night every cardmember year; Earn an additional free weekend night after spending $60,000 in a calendar year; $250 Hilton resort statement credit; $250 airline fee credit; $100 Hilton on-property credit; Priority Pass membership |
| Citi | AAdvantage Platinum Select World Elite Mastercard | $99, waived first year | 70,000 American Airlines miles after spending $4,000 in the first 4 months | 2x miles on American Airlines purchases; 1x miles on other purchases | Free checked bag, Group 1 boarding on domestic flights, Earn 10% of redeemed miles back (up to 10,000 miles each year); 25% savings on in-flight food and beverage purchases |
| Citi | AAdvantage Executive World Elite Mastercard | $450 | 50,000 American Airlines miles after spending $5,000 in the first 3 months | 2x miles on American Airlines purchases; 1x miles on other purchases | Priority check-in and early boarding, Earn 10,000 Elite Qualifying Miles after spending $40,000 within the year; 25% savings on in-flight food and beverage purchases; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement |
| Citi | AAdvantage MileUp Mastercard | No annual fee | 10,000 American Airlines miles and a $50 statement credit after spending $500 in the first 3 months | 2x miles on American Airlines purchases and at grocery stores; 1x miles on other purchases | 25% savings on in-flight food and beverage purchases |
| Citi | Citi Rewards+ Card | No annual fee | 15,000 ThankYou points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 2x points on supermarkets and gas stations; 1x points on other purchases; Round up to nearest 10 points on all purchases | 10% points back for the first 100,000 ThankYou Points you redeem per year |
| Citi | Citi Premier Card | $95, waived first year | 60,000 ThankYou points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months | 3x points at restaurants, supermarkets, gas stations, air travel, and hotels; 1x points on other purchases | Points worth 25% more when redeemed for airfare through Citi ThankYou Travel Center |
| Citi | Citi Prestige Card | $495 | 50,000 ThankYou points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months | 5x points on air travel and restaurants; 3x points on cruise lines and hotels; 2x on entertainmentl 1x points on other purchases | $250 travel credit; Complimentary 4th night stay at any hotel after a minimum 4-consecutive night booking through Citi Prestige Concierge (2x per year); Global Entry fee reimbursement; Priority Pass membership |
| Bank of America | Premium Rewards Credit Card | $95 | 50,000 points after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months | 2x points on travel and dining and 1.5x points on all other purchases | Annual $100 airline incidental statement credit; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement |
| Bank of America | BankAmericard Travel Rewards | No annual fee | 25,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 1.5x points on all purchases | 10% point bonus for Bank of America customers; 25-75% bonus for Bank of America Preferred Rewards clients |
| Bank of America | Alaska Airlines Visa Signature | $75 | 40,000 Alaska Mileage Plan miles after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months and an additional 25,000 miles after spending $8,000 in the first 6 months | 3x miles for Alaska Airlines purchases; 1x points on other purchases | Annual companion fare; Free checked bag; 50% off Alaska Lounge day passes and 20% back on inflight food, beverage and Wi-Fi purchases |
| Bank of America | Spirit Airlines World Mastercard | $59, waived first year | 15,000 Free Spirit miles after first purchase and 15,000 bonus miles and $100 statement credit after spending $500 in within 90 days | 2x miles on all purchases | 5,000 anniversary bonus miles when you spend $10,000 in a year; Preferred boarding and priority check-in |
| Bank of America | Allegiant World Mastercard | $59 | 15,000 myAllegiant points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 3x points on Allegiant purchases; 2x points on dining; 1x points on other purchases | Buy one get one free airfare when purchasing certain Allegiant vacation packages; Priority boarding and free beverage |
| Bank of America | Amtrak Guest Rewards World Mastercard | $79 | 40,000 Amtrak Guest Rewards points and $100 statement credit after spending $2,500 in the first 3 months | 3x points on Amtrak purchases; 2x points on travel; 1x points on other purchases | Receive one Companion Coupon, One-Class Upgrade, an a single-day ClubAcela Pass upon approval and a Companion Coupon and One-Class Upgrade each year; 20% rebate on food and beverage purchases |
| Bank of America | Virgin Atlantic Card | $90 | 60,000 Flying Club miles after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months | 3x miles on Virgin Atlantic purchases; 1.5x miles on other purchases | Second economy award ticket for half the miles when you spend $25,000 in a year; Earn 7,500 bonus miles when you spend $15,000 in a year and an additional 7,500 bonus miles when you spend $25,000 in a year |
| Bank of America | Asiana Visa Signature | $99 | 30,000 Asiana miles after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months | 3x miles on Asiana purchases; 2x miles at grocery stores and gas stations; 1x miles on other purchases | 2 Asiana Airline lounge invitations; 10,000 anniversary bonus miles; $100 annual rebate on Asiana ticket purchase |
| Bank of America | Air France KLM World Elite Mastercard | $89 | 50,000 Air France/KLM miles and $150 statement credit after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months | 3x miles on Air France/KLM and SkyTeam member purchases; 1.5x miles on other purchases | 5,000 anniversary bonus miles when you spend at least $50 in your previous card member year; 60 XP (Experience Points) upon approval; 20 XP on card anniversary and an additional 40 XP if you spend $15,000 or more in your previous card member year |
| Capital One | Venture Card | $95 | 100,000 bonus miles when you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months or still earn 50,000 miles if you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months | 2x points on all purchases | |
| Capital One | VentureOne Card | No annual fee | 20,000 points after spending $1,000 in the first 3 months | 1.25x points on all purchases | |
| Barclays | Barclays Arrival Plus World Elite Mastercard | $89, waived first year | 70,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first 90 days | 2x points on all purchases | 5% bonus after redeeming points |
| Barclays | AAdvantage Aviator Red World Elite Mastercard | $99 | 50,000 American Airlines miles and Companion Certificate when you make your first purchase in the first 90 days | 2x miles on American Airlines purchases; 1x miles on other purchases | Free checked bag; Earn 10% of redeemed miles back (up to 10,000 miles each year); American Airline Companion Certificate after spending $30,000 in a year; 25% savings on in-flight food and beverage purchases |
| Barclays | Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard | $99, waived first year | 60,000 Hawaiian Airlines miles after spending $2,000 on purchases in the first 90 days | 3x miles on Hawaiian Airlines purchases; 2x miles on dining, groceries, and gas; 1x miles on other purchases | Free checked bag; $100 off a companion ticket each year; One-time 50% off companion discount |
| Barclays | Miles & More World Elite Mastercard | $89 | 50,000 Miles & More miles after spending $3,000 in the first 90 days and paying the annual fee and an additional 25,000 miles after spending $20,000 in the first year | 2x miles on Miles & More airline partner purchases; 1x miles on other purchases | Two Lufthansa Business Lounge Vouchers; Companion economy ticket; Convert award miles to status miles at a 5:1 ratio |
| Barclays | Frontier Airlines World Elite Mastercard | $69 | 50,000 EarlyReturns miles after spending $500 in the first 90 days | 2x miles on Frontier Airlines purchases; 1x miles on other purchases | $100 Frontier Airlines discount voucher when you spend $2,500 in a year; No award redemption fee on award tickets |
| Barclays | JetBlue Plus Card | $99 | 50,000 TrueBlue points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days and an additional 50,000 TrueBlue points after spending $6,000 in the first 12 months | 6x points on JetBlue purchases; 2x points at restaurants and grocery stores; 1x points on other purchases | Free checked bag; 10% points back on redemptions; $100 statement credit for Getaways vacation packages; 50% off in-flight puchases |
| Barclays | JetBlue Card | No annual fee | 20,000 TrueBlue points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days | 3x points on JetBlue purchases; 2x points at restaurants and grocery stores; 1x points on other purchases | 50% off in-flight puchases |
| Barclays | Choice Privileges Visa Signature | No annual fee | 50,000 Choice points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days | 15x points on Choice Privileges purchases; 5x points on Choice Hotel gift card purchases or Choice Privileges point purchases; 2x points on other purchases | 8,000 anniversary bonus points after spending $10,000; 10% point bonus on Choice Hotel stays; Elite Gold status |
| Barclays | Wyndham Rewards Earner | No annual fee | 30,000 Wyndham points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days | 5x points on Wyndham purchases and gas; 2x points on dining and grocery store purchases; 1x points on all other purchases | Gold status; 7,500 bonus Wyndham Rewards points after spending $15,000 in a year |
| Barclays | Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus | $75 | 45,000 Wyndham points after spending $1,000 in the first 90 days | 6x points on Wyndham purchases and gas; 4x points on dining and grocery store purchases; 1x points on all other purchases | Platinum status; 7,500 anniversary bonus points |
| U.S. Bank | U.S. Bank Altitude Reserve Visa | $400 | 50,000 points after spending $4,500 in the first 90 days | 3x points on mobile wallet and travel purchases; 1x points on all other purchases | $325 annual travel reimbursement; Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee reimbursement; Priority Pass membership access 4x per year; 12 Gogo Inflight Wi-Fi passes per year |
Editorial Note: Opinions expressed here the are author’s alone, not those of any bank or credit card issuer, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.
