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Capital One Venture X Business
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn 150,000 bonus miles once you spend $30,000 in the first 3 months from account opening
Virgin Red converts 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic.
As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles – IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards.
Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 – 37,000 points while First Class would be 56,000 – 66,000 points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast.
One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada from 7,500 Virgin points.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.
Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.
Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.
- With a $300 annual travel credit and 10,000 miles (worth $100) each year at renewal, the credits you receive are actually worth more than the annual fee.
- Free authorized user cards where the authorized user gets full airport lounge access of their own is unheard of.
- No Preset Spending Limit; Earns Capital One Miles
Pros
- The annual fee is more than covered by annual credits
- Comes with access to Capital One lounges, Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium lounges - all with generous guest policies
- Free authorized users also get the same airport lounge access benefits and Hertz status as the primary card holder
- No Preset Spending Limit
Cons
- The annual fee, while effectively negative $5 after credits, can feel like a lot.
- Aside from bonus points for booking through Capital One travel, there are no bonus categories. Still, all eligible purchases do earn 2X miles per dollar spent which is great.
- Points don't transfer to any domestic airlines, although you can use other partners to book domestic award tickets on domestic airlines.
It's worth noting that some Capital One cards earn 2 miles per dollar on everything, making the 1.6 cent per mile value an understatement as you'd be earning a 3.2% yield on every day spend. However, this assumes you will learn how to utilize the Capital One airline and hotel transfer partners, most of which transfer 1:1. The minimum value is 1 cent when used to book travel in their portal or to cover previously paid for travel, however, our calculator assumes you will use Capital One's air and hotel transfer partners when calculating a 1.6 cent per point value. We also have a Guide to Capital One Miles.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms apply.
As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles – IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards.
Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 – 37,000 Chase points while First Class would be 56,000 – 66,000 Chase points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast.
One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada.
Transfer time is up to 48 hours (often close to instant, though).
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Earn 5x Membership Rewards points on airfare (booked directly with the airline or via AmexTravel.com and on prepaid hotels when booked via AmexTravel.com), up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year.
Only when booked via AmexTravel.com; Otherwise, hotels will earn 1X points per dollar spent
- With over $1,800 in available statement credits, this is a premium travel rewards card with benefits galore. (Terms apply.) Note: Aside from the listed bonus categories, earn 1X on all other eligible purchases.
- The Platinum card hasn't shed its travel roots, but it’s expanded beyond to become a lifestyle card with perks like Uber, Saks Fifth Avenue, Equinox, and more. (Enrollment required)
- Amex Membership Rewards points are extremely flexible, with the option to redeem for travel directly through Amex Travel or transfer to a wide range of airline and hotel partners.
Pros
- A wide array of travel and lifestyle credits and exclusive access that can enhance your life.
- There is no better card for the breadth and variety of airport lounge access worldwide. Plus, the Centurion Lounge network is the largest amongst credit card issuers.
- One of the best cards to earn points on airfare: 5 points per dollar on airfare purchased directly with airlines or through the Amex Travel portal (on up to $500,000 of airfare purchases per calendar year).
Cons
- High annual fee that will require a bit of work to fully maximize.
- Besides airfare and select hotels, it's not the best card to use for other purchases as it only earns 1X on categories outside of flights booked directly with the airlines (5X) or through the Amex Travel portal (5X on up to $500,000 of airfare purchases per calendar year) and 5X points for prepaid hotels booked with Amex Travel.
- Car rental insurance is only secondary, not primary as it is with premium cards from Chase and Capital One.
Instant Transfers as well as solid transfer partners. The value would go up if they had any hotel partners with a fair exchange rate. ANA (an exception to instant transfers), Virgin, Air Canada and Avianca are top airline partners for maximizing your points. They can also transfer to Delta if you wish and while the rates aren't ideal, they can transfer to Marriott and Hilton as well. ANA provides almost unbeatable value for booking a Round the World flight all in Business Class. The stated value also assumes you will take advantage of transfer partners rather than book via their booking portal, where they are only worth between 1 and 1.5 cents. We've also created a Guide to American Express Membership Rewards.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Capital One Venture X Credit Card
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening.
Virgin Red converts 1:1 to Virgin Atlantic.
As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles – IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards.
Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 – 37,000 points while First Class would be 56,000 – 66,000 points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast.
One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada from 7,500 Virgin points.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.
Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.
Only applies to bookings made via the Capital One Portal; Earn 2X otherwise.
- With a $300 annual travel credit and 10,000 miles (worth $100) each year at renewal, the credits you receive are actually worth more than the annual fee.
- Free authorized user cards where the authorized user gets full airport lounge access of their own is unheard of.
- Capital One Miles are extremely flexible, with the option to redeem for travel at a value of one cent per point, or transfer to a wide range of excellent air and hotel partners.
Pros
- The annual fee is more than covered by annual credits
- Comes with access to Capital One lounges, Priority Pass lounges, Plaza Premium lounges - all with generous guest policies
- Free authorized users also get the same airport lounge access benefits and Hertz status as the primary card holder
Cons
- The annual fee, while effectively negative $5 after credits, can feel like a lot.
- Aside from bonus points for booking through Capital One travel, there are no bonus categories. Still, all eligible purchases do earn 2X miles per dollar spent which is great.
- Points don't transfer to any domestic airlines, although you can use other partners to book domestic award tickets on domestic airlines.
It's worth noting that some Capital One cards earn 2 miles per dollar on everything, making the 1.6 cent per mile value an understatement as you'd be earning a 3.2% yield on every day spend. However, this assumes you will learn how to utilize the Capital One airline and hotel transfer partners, most of which transfer 1:1. The minimum value is 1 cent when used to book travel in their portal or to cover previously paid for travel, however, our calculator assumes you will use Capital One's air and hotel transfer partners when calculating a 1.6 cent per point value. We also have a Guide to Capital One Miles.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
American Express® Business Gold Card
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn 70,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $10,000 within first 3 months. Terms apply.
As always, your best uses are to fly Delta One to Europe (excluding England) for 50,000 miles – IF you can find available award space and to book ANA First and Business class awards.
Business Class on ANA to Japan would be 35,000 – 37,000 Chase points while First Class would be 56,000 – 66,000 Chase points (depending on if you are on the West Coast (cheaper) or East Coast.
One more great use is domestically on Delta within the US or US-Mexico/Canada.
Transfer time is up to 48 hours (often close to instant, though).
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
Earn 4X Membership Rewards Points on the 2 categories that you spend the most on each month, up to a combined maximum of $150,000
3X Membership Rewards Points on Flights and Prepaid Hotels Booked at AmexTravel.com; Otherwise 1X
Earn 3X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels booked on amextravel.com using your Business Gold Card; 1X otherwise
- Amazing Membership Rewards points earning rate for 6 popular business spending categories
- No Preset Spending Limit
- Card membership includes the very well regarded American Express customer service
Pros
- You can't beat the 4X points on 2 out of the following 6 categories each month: U.S. advertising and media, U.S. gas stations, U.S. electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, U.S. restaurants, U.S. wireless telephone service providers, and U.S. Transit
- Although the annual fee seems high, if you max out the 4X on $150,000 in purchases, that earns you 600,000 Membership Rewards points which Your Best Credit Cards values at around $10,000
- Card membership includes the very well regarded American Express customer service
Cons
- The high annual fee, despite being worth it for high spenders
- If you spend well over $150,000 a year in these categories, you may max it out and remaining spend earns at just 1X.
- Car rental CDW coverage is secondary to your own auto insurance
Instant Transfers as well as solid transfer partners. The value would go up if they had any hotel partners with a fair exchange rate. ANA (an exception to instant transfers), Virgin, Air Canada and Avianca are top airline partners for maximizing your points. They can also transfer to Delta if you wish and while the rates aren't ideal, they can transfer to Marriott and Hilton as well. ANA provides almost unbeatable value for booking a Round the World flight all in Business Class. The stated value also assumes you will take advantage of transfer partners rather than book via their booking portal, where they are only worth between 1 and 1.5 cents. We've also created a Guide to American Express Membership Rewards.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Chase Ink Business Premier℠ Credit Card
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn $1,000 bonus cash back after you spend $10,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Only applies to bookings made in the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal. Otherwise, you'll earn the default rate (2% - 2.5%) for everyday spend on this card.
Only applies to bookings made in the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal. Otherwise, you'll earn the default rate (2% - 2.5%) for everyday spend on this card.
Only applies to bookings made in the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal. Otherwise, you'll earn the default rate (2% - 2.5%) for everyday spend on this card.
Only applies to bookings made in the Chase Ultimate Rewards portal. Otherwise, you'll earn the default rate (2% - 2.5%) for everyday spend on this card.
- Charge card allows for high spending limits to fit your business needs
- 2.5% Cash Back on purchases over $5,000 is a stellar rebate on spend
- Earns Cash Back rather than transferable points.
Pros
- There is no other charge card on the market that offers 2.5% on charges over $5,000 with no monthly or annual limit.
- A flexible spending limit makes it a great choice for heavy spenders; rare on a small business card.
- Primary car rental Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) can be a huge benefit when on the road. This means your personal insurance won't have to get involved for damage to your rental car. (Note that it does not provide liability insurance or coverage for any other car you may be in a collision with.)
Cons
- The Chase Ultimate Rewards points earned with the Ink Business Premier are pure cash back with no option to transfer the points to other Chase small business credit cards (Ink) or Chase Sapphire cards or to airline and hotel transfer partners. This differs from all other Chase Ink credit cards.
- Relatively high annual fee.
- Lack of travel benefits like a Global Entry application fee credit, though you likely have that on another credit card.
When a card earns cash back, it has a value in our calculator of $0.01, just as you'd expect! 😉
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Chase Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Get 100,000 Ultimate Rewards points as a bonus when you spend $8,000 in your first 3 months.
FlyingBlue rates are variable, so run a search before transferring. The best way to book Virgin Atlantic Upper Class from the US to Europe and beyond.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
3X bonus points per dollar in combined purchases in the following select business categories: Travel (includes airfare, hotels, and car rentals but excludes local transit), internet, cable, and phone services, search engine/social media and shipping purchases, up to a combined maximum of $150,000 per account anniversary year.
- Earns fully transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards points
- 3X points per dollar on travel and online advertising on social media sites up to $150,000 a year can mean huge points earnings. Limit is per account anniversary year
- Primary Car Rental CDW, trip delay and cancellation insurance, and cell phone protection
Pros
- 3X points per dollar for combined purchases travel, advertising on social media sites, phone services and more - up to $150,000 per account anniversary year can mean huge points earnings
- Earns fully transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards points
- Travel protections, primary car rental CDW, and cell phone protections
Cons
- $95 annual fee
- The 3X bonus categories have a cap of $150,000 on combined purchases, then the earn rate drops to 1X. It also earns 1 point per dollar on other eligible purchases.
- No 0% intro APR offers
The Sapphire Reserve, Sapphire Preferred, and Ink Preferred all have the ability to transfer to airline and hotel partners. We use an average value that you can expect to get by utilizing your points for these transfer partners. If you do not have at least one of these cards, Ultimate Rewards are worth exactly 1 cent per point. Also keep in mind that when you redeem your points, you can elect to book travel through the Ultimate Rewards portal where the Sapphire Preferred and Ink Preferred have a point value of 1.25 cents per point and the Sapphire Reserve has points worth 1.5 cents each. You can move points freely between your Ultimate Rewards cards, i.e. from a Chase Freedom Unlimited to a Chase Sapphire Reserve. You can also read our Guide to Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business American Express Credit Card
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn 75,000 Bonus Miles after spending $10,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Multiplier only applies to flights booked on Delta, otherwise earn 1X
U.S. Shipping only
U.S. office supply stores only
- Earn MQDs towards Medallion Status bya spend ($1 MQD per $10 spent) and get 2,500 MQDs per year just for having the card!
- Frequent Delta flyer perks like first free checked bag, Main Cabin 1 boarding, priority upgrades, and access to complimentary upgrades even for non-Medallion members
- Companion certificate that you'll receive every year upon card membership renewal, and it's even valid for First Class on domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights
Pros
- Delta Sky Club access when you're flying the same-day with Delta (Visit limits apply beginning in 2025)
- Companion certificate that you'll receive every year upon card membership renewal, and it's even valid for First Class on domestic, Caribbean, or Central American roundtrip flights
- Ability to spend your way towards Delta Medallion status with $1 MQD per $10 spent on the card.
Cons
- $650 annual fee
- Lounge access is limited to the primary cardholder, unless you're willing to pay a $50 per-person rate for up to two guests at Delta Sky Clubs
- Limited bonus categories for spend
Delta uses a fully dynamic pricing model on most awards, with the program aiming to offer you about 1.1 to 1.2 cents per point. However, you can still occasionally get much more value, especially during SkyMiles Flash Sales. Note that while you can book SkyTeam alliance flights with Delta SkyMiles, you cannot book international First Class on any SkyMiles partner.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire® Card
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn 175,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 04/17/2024. Terms apply.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
At Hilton portfolio properties when you book direct with Hilton or the hotel. Otherwise, earn 3X points
U.S. dining, including takeout and delivery
- Diamond Elite Status
- Up to $889 in annual statement credits (Terms apply)
- An annual Free Night Reward with no cap on value
Pros
- Diamond Elite Status
- Up to $889 in annual statement credits (Terms apply)
- An annual Free Night Reward with no cap on value
Cons
- Points earned are only good for booking Hilton family stays
- High annual fee (but not really, considering the value)
- We really can't think of a third!
Since Hilton moved to a variable pricing model, on average you'll be offered roughly a 0.5 cent value per point. What is nice is that although the pricing is mostly variable, they still cap the "standard" redemption rate on all properties. With the 5th night free on all award stays and resort fees waived on award stays, it's very possible to well exceed this value - even getting 1-2 cents per point - when used wisely.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Chase Aeroplan® Credit Card
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Applies to travel booked directly with Air Canada. Other airfare earns 1X miles per dollar.
Includes takeout and delivery
- Eltie status for the first year of card membership and the following full year - with the option to retain Aeroplan elite status or upgrade to the next tier by meeting qualifying spend requirements
- Earn 3x bonus points per $1 spent on purchases made through Air Canada directly, grocery stores, restaurants; and 1x point on all other purchases
- Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS application reimbursement every four years
Pros
- Automatic 25k Aeroplan elite status for benefits like 20 eUpgrade credits to premium cabins on Air Canada flights, two passes to Maple Leaf lounges and more
- Use Pay Yourself Back to redeem Aeroplan points for a statement credit towards any travel purchases at a favorable rate of 1.25 cents per point
- Important travel and purchase coverage, such as trip delay reimbursement, baggage delay insurance, cell phone insurance and more
Cons
- Aeroplan points aren't as flexible as transferrable currencies such as Chase Ultimate Rewards
- $95 annual fee
- Hefty spend requirement to retain or upgrade your Aeroplan elite status level
Aeroplan does not pass along any fuel surcharges, making this a great program for Star Alliance flights. Two huge additional benefits are a stopover on your trip for just 5,000 miles and a lap infant (under 2) is just $25 CAD. One small negative is that they do have fees for cancelling an award ticket.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum Business American Express Card
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
Bonus Offer
Earn 65,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Terms Apply.
Bonus points for spend in the following bonus categories:
Multiplier only applies to flights booked on Delta, otherwise earn 1X
(Aggregate limit of $100,000 across the categories of U.S. Shipping, Transit, and Charges of $5,000 or more - 1X thereafter)
(Aggregate limit of $100,000 across the categories of U.S. Shipping, Transit, and Charges of $5,000 or more - 1X thereafter)
U.S. shipping only (Aggregate limit of $100,000 across the categories of U.S. Shipping, Transit, and Charges of $5,000 or more - 1X thereafter)
- Get $2,500 MQDs each year just for having the card! Plus earn 1 MQD per $20 spent on eligible purchases
- Frequent Delta flyers will appreciate the first free checked bag and Main Cabin 1 priority boarding benefits
- Earn an annual companion certificate upon account renewal, valid for roundtrip domestic flights on Delta
Pros
- Earn Medallion status faster
- Receive an annual companion certificate that can be worth way more than the $350 annual fee
- Get a Global Entry/TSA PreCheck fee credit once every 4-4.5 years
Cons
- $350 annual fee
- Delta Sky Club access no longer a benefit of the card
- Earns less MQDs per dollar than the higher level Delta Business Reserve card
Delta uses a fully dynamic pricing model on most awards, with the program aiming to offer you about 1.1 to 1.2 cents per point. However, you can still occasionally get much more value, especially during SkyMiles Flash Sales. Note that while you can book SkyTeam alliance flights with Delta SkyMiles, you cannot book international First Class on any SkyMiles partner.
Our ratings are determined by the authors and editors on our team. Each individual card feature is compared against all other cards we offer and the total score is an average of those 4 ratings.
