Credit Card Referral Links

Here are our referral links for our favorite credit cards – if you apply using these links, we may receive a bonus

Chase Sapphire Preferred

Annual Fee: $95

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • $50 Chase Travel Hotel Credit
  • 25% more value on Chase Travel purchases
  • 2x points on travel purchases
  • 3x points on dining purchases
  • 3x points on streaming purchases
  • 5x points on Lyft purchases
  • Transfer points to travel partners
  • DoorDash DashPass subscription
  • 10% anniversary points boost
  • Excellent travel protection coverage
Related Post: 5 Ways to Use Chase Points

Capital One Venture X

Annual Fee: $395

Link to  Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • $300 Capital One Travel credit
  • 5-10x points on travel booked through Capital One Travel
  • 2x points on all purchases
  • Transfer points to travel partners
  • Capital One airport lounge access (select airports)
  • Priority Pass lounge access
  • 10,000 points anniversary bonus
  • $100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck credit
  • Cell phone protection
Related Post: Why Venture X is the Best Travel Card

American Express Gold Card

Annual Fee: $325

Link to  Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • 4x points on restaurant purchases
  • 4x points on U.S.  supermarket purchases
  • Transfer points to travel partners
  • $10 monthly in Uber Cash 
  • $7 monthly Dunkin' statement credit 
  • $50 statement credit twice per year for dining at a U.S. Resy restaurant
  • $10 monthly dining statement credit that can be used at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, and Five Guys
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Chase Freedom Flex

Annual Fee: $0

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • No annual fee
  • 5x cash back on on quarterly bonus categories up to $1,500 (i.e. gas stations, supermarkets, Amazon, PayPal, restaurants, etc.)
  • 3x cash back at restaurants
  • 3x cash back at drugstores
  • Transfer points to either the Chase Ink Business Preferred or Sapphire Preferred to transfer to travel partners
Related Post: My Free Travel Journey

Chase Freedom Unlimited

Annual Fee: $0

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • No annual fee
  • 3x cash back at restaurants
  • 3x cash back at drugstores
  • 1.5x cash back on every purchase
  • Transfer points to either the Chase Ink Business Preferred or Sapphire Preferred to transfer to travel partners
Related Post: Travel for Free in 6 Easy Steps

Southwest Rapid Rewards (Plus or Premier)​

Annual Fee: $69/$99

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • 3,000/6,000 points anniversary bonus
  • 2x/3x points on Southwest purchases 
  • 2x points on Rapid Reward hotel & car rental partners
  • 2 Early Bird Check-Ins each year
  • 25% back on inflight purchases
  • 10,000 boost of Companion Pass qualifying points each year
Related Post: How to Fly Yourself and Your +1 Free on Southwest

Chase Ink Business Preferred​

Annual Fee: $95

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • 25% more value on Chase Travel purchases
  • 3x points on shipping purchases
  • 3x points on internet, cable & phone services
  • Transfer points to travel partners
  • Excellent travel protection coverage
  • Cell phone protection
Related Post: How to Qualify for Business Cards

Chase Ink Business Cash

Annual Fee: $0

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • No annual fee
  • 5x cash back on purchases at office supply stores (including gift cards)
  • 5x cash back on internet, cable & phone services
  • 2x cash back at gas stations
  • 2x cash back at restaurants
  • Transfer points to either the Chase Ink Business Preferred or Sapphire Preferred to transfer to travel partners
Related Post: Why Travel Hacking Makes Sense

Chase Ink Business Unlimited

Annual Fee: $0

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • No annual fee
  • 1.5x cash back on every purchase
  • Transfer points to either the Chase Ink Business Preferred or Sapphire Preferred to transfer to travel partners
Related Post: Travel Hacking Mistakes to Avoid

Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier Business​

Annual Fee: $99

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • 6,000 points anniversary bonus
  • 3x points on Southwest purchases 
  • 2x points on Rapid Reward hotel & car rental partners
  • 2 Early Bird Check-Ins each year
  • 25% back on inflight purchases
  • 10,000 boost of Companion Pass qualifying points each year
Related Post: How to Fly Yourself and Your +1 Free on Southwest

United MileagePlus (Explorer or Business)​

Annual Fee: $95

Link to Apply

Our Favorite Benefits:

  • Free checked bag
  • Priority boarding
  • 2x miles on United purchases, dining, and hotel stays
  • 2 United Club one-time passes each year
  • 25% back on inflight purchases
  • Unlock extra United Saver Award space
Related Post: Practical Ways to Use Points for Family Travel