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Credit Card Reviews

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The right credit card is just a click away. Our team of experts has reviewed the best and most popular credit cards. You'll find all our credit card reviews here, and since they're separated by card category, you can quickly jump to the type of card you want.

Cash back and rewards credit card reviews

Whether you're looking to take some pressure off your budget or simply get something back on your normal spending, cash back and rewards credit cards can help.

Card Great for
Prime Visa Top-notch cash back rates at Amazon and Whole Foods
Amazon Visa Extra Amazon rewards for cardholders without a Prime membership
American Express Cash Magnet® Card Flat-rate cash back (terms apply)
Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express Bonus rewards for using your card frequently (terms apply)
Apple Card Bonus cash back with Apple and Apple Pay
Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card Bonus cash back in the category of your choice
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express Bonus cash back at U.S. supermarkets and U.S. gas stations with no annual fee (see rates and fees)(terms apply)
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express Generous cash back rate at U.S. supermarkets (terms apply)
Blue from American Express® A starter rewards card from American Express with no annual fee (see rates and fees)
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card Straightforward rewards with a competitive flat rate on purchases
Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card Solid cash back for consumers with fair credit
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card One of the highest cash back rates we've seen for dining and entertainment
Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card Bonus cash back on dining and entertainment for no annual fee
Chase Freedom Flex℠ A wide range of bonus cash back categories
Chase Freedom Rise℠ Credit Card A rewards card designed for building credit
Chase Freedom Unlimited® Competitive cash back on purchases
Citi Double Cash® Card Double cash back opportunity and no annual fee
Citi Rewards+® Card Rewards that round up plus a 0% intro APR offer on purchases and balance transfers
Discover it® Cash Back High cash back rates in rotating quarterly bonus categories and a first-year match of all your rewards
Discover it® Chrome Bonus cash back at restaurants and gas stations and a first-year match of all your rewards
Ducks Unlimited Rewards Visa® Card Helps fund wetland conservation efforts and offers cash back on purchases
PayPal Cashback Mastercard® Impressive cash back rate on purchases
Petal® 1 "No Annual Fee" Visa® Credit Card A starter credit card that earns cash back with select merchants
Petal® 2 "Cash Back, No Fees" Visa® Credit Card Easy approval process and solid cash back rates
SoFi Unlimited 2% Credit Card Strong cash back rate with no annual fee
U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card Big bonus rewards on dining and an annual streaming credit
U.S. Bank Cash+® Visa Signature® Card Bonus cash back in categories of your choosing
Wells Fargo Propel American Express® card Bonus cash back for dining, gas, streaming, and travel

Balance transfer and 0% intro APR credit card reviews

Balance transfer credit cards are a great way to save money while you pay off debt. You can also find cards with the same type of 0% intro APR offer on purchases.

Card Great for
BankAmericard® credit card A lengthy 0% intro APR offer for purchases and qualifying balance transfers
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card A lengthy 0% intro APR offer for purchases and balance transfers and free FICO® Score monitoring
Citi Simplicity® Card No annual fee, no late fees, and a 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers
Discover it® Balance Transfer 0% intro APR on balance transfers and competitive cash back rates (the go-to variable rates apply after the intro period)
Simmons Visa® 0% intro APR on balance transfers plus a low ongoing APR for both purchases and balance transfers
U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card Combination of a lengthy 0% intro APR for purchases and balance transfers
Wells Fargo Platinum card Long 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers
Wells Fargo Reflect® Card One of the longest 0% intro APR offers

Travel credit card reviews

Travel credit cards can be your ticket to big savings on airfare, hotels, and your other travel costs.

Card Great for
American Express® Gold Card Big dining and U.S. supermarkets rewards (terms apply)
American Express® Green Card Bonus rewards on dining, travel, and transit along with airport lounge credits. (All information about the American Express® Green Card has been gathered independently by The Ascent. Terms apply)
Bank of America® Premium Rewards® credit card Big rewards on purchases that you can use for travel or cash back redemptions
Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card Points on purchases and no annual fee
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Miles on purchases and a big travel rewards sign-up bonus
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card Premium travel perks and big bonus opportunities
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card Miles on purchases and no annual fee
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card Versatile rewards program with a focus on dining and travel
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Luxury travel and lifestyle benefits including airport lounge access and a big annual travel credit
Citi Premier® Card Valuable travel rewards bonus and an annual hotel savings offer
Citi Prestige® Card High-end travel perks including a big annual travel credit and a valuable hotel savings offer
Discover it® Miles Miles on purchases and no annual fee
Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card Hilton's most feature-packed card offering spending credits, airport lounge access, and much more (terms apply)
Hilton Honors American Express Card A no annual fee Hilton card with a big welcome offer (see rates and fees)(terms apply)
Hilton Honors American Express Surpass® Card A mid-tier Hilton card with a welcome offer and the opportunity to earn an annual free night certificate (terms apply)
IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card One free night per year and huge rewards on IHG® purchases
IHG One Rewards Traveler Credit Card No annual fee and bonus IHG® rewards
Marriott Bonvoy Bold® Credit Card A no annual fee Marriott card offering complimentary status with the hotel
Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card The mid-tier Marriott card offering an annual free night award and complimentary status with the hotel
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant® American Express® Card Marriott's luxury card offering spending credits, an annual free night award, and airport lounge access (terms apply)
The Platinum Card® from American Express Luxury travel and lifestyle benefits including multiple spending credits, airport lounge access, as well as hotel and resort perks (terms apply)
U.S. Bank Altitude™ Reserve Visa Infinite® Card Premium travel perks including an impressive annual travel/dining credit and airport lounge access
The World of Hyatt Credit Card One free night per year, automatic elite status with Hyatt, and high rewards on Hyatt purchases

Student credit card reviews

While you're going to college, student credit cards give you the opportunity to start building your credit and potentially score some useful extra perks as well.

Card Great for
Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards credit card for Students Bonus cash back in the category of your choice
Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card for Students Travel rewards on purchases
Deserve Edu Mastercard for Students Free cellphone insurance and spending credits with multiple retailers
Discover it® Student Cash Back Excellent cash back rates for a student credit card and FICO® Score monitoring
Discover it® Student Chrome Bonus cash back at restaurants and gas stations and FICO® Score monitoring

Airline credit card reviews

If you're interested in free checked luggage, airport lounge access, or you just want to collect lots of bonus miles, airline credit cards are exactly what you need.

Card Great for
Aer Lingus Visa Signature® Card Earning Avios for frequent travelers to Ireland and the U.K.
Alaska Airlines Visa® Card Airline benefits and big rewards on Alaska Airlines purchases
British Airways Visa Signature® Card Bonus miles and airline benefits
Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® American Airlines benefits and bonus miles
Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® Premium American Airlines perks that include airport lounge access
Delta SkyMiles® Blue American Express Card A no annual fee Delta credit card offering bonus miles on purchases with Delta and at restaurants (see rates and fees) (terms apply)
Delta SkyMiles® Gold American Express Card A moderately priced Delta card offering multiple valuable perks with the airline (terms apply)
Delta SkyMiles® Platinum American Express Card A high-end Delta card offering extensive travel benefits and savings (terms apply)
Delta SkyMiles® Reserve American Express Card The top-tier Delta card with the most features
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card The most affordable Southwest credit card
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card The mid-tier Southwest credit card
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card Southwest's top credit card offering bonus points
United Club℠ Infinite Card The top-tier United card offering extensive benefits with the airline
United Quest℠ Card A high-end United card with big rewards and spending credits
United℠ Explorer Card The mid-tier United card offering valuable perks at a reasonable price
United Gateway℠ Card A no annual fee United card

Secured credit card reviews

For those who either need to start building a credit history or repair bad credit, secured credit cards are some of the easiest credit cards to get.

Card Great for
BankAmericard® Secured Credit Card FICO® Score monitoring and no annual fee
Capital One Platinum Secured Credit Card Easy approval process and a flexible starting deposit amount
Citi® Secured Mastercard® FICO® Score monitoring and no annual fee
Discover it® Secured Credit Card Build credit with no annual fee while earning cash back rewards
OpenSky® Secured Visa® Credit Card No credit check required for approval and a flexible starting credit limit based on your security deposit

Store credit card reviews

By signing up for store credit cards with your favorite retailers, you could score discounts, gift certificates, and possibly qualify for special deals.

Card Great for
Best Buy Credit Card Bonus rewards and zero-interest financing offers on Best Buy purchases
Cabela's CLUB Mastercard® Bonus rewards and a low APR on purchases with Cabela's and Bass Pro Shop
Costco Anywhere Visa® Card by Citi Bonus cash back rewards at Costco and on eligible gas and EV charging spending
Disney Credit Card Savings and special perks with Disney stores and vacations plus zero-interest Disney vacation financing offers
IKEA® Visa® Credit Card Rewards certificates, IKEA family membership, and up to 5% back rewards
Kohl's Rewards® Visa Exclusive discounts and sales plus extra convenience with receipt-free returns
Lowe's Advantage Card Choose from either a discount or low-interest financing on Lowe's purchases
Nordstrom credit card Bonus rewards on Nordstrom purchases and automatic Influencer status
Old Navy Credit Card Bonus rewards on purchases at Old Navy and other Gap Inc. brands
Sam's Club Credit Card Statement credit for new cardholders and bonus cash back in several spending categories
T.J. Maxx Credit Card Bonus rewards at T.J. Maxx stores
Capital One Walmart Rewards Mastercard Bonus rewards on Walmart purchases, price protection, and extended warranty coverage

Business credit card reviews

Business credit cards may be intended for managing business expenses, but that's far from their only benefit. They can also offer impressive rewards and 0% intro APR periods to help business owners save money.

Card Great for
American Express Business Gold Card Bonus points in the categories where you spend the most and top-tier purchase and travel protections (terms apply)
Blue Business Cash™ Card from American Express High cash back rate on up to $50,000 in yearly spending (terms apply)
Capital One Spark 2% Cash Plus Big cash back on purchases and a sign-up bonus
Capital One Spark Cash Select for Business Cash back on purchases and a 0% intro APR on purchases for an introductory period
Capital One Spark 1% Classic Card Cash back rewards for no annual fee and available to business owners with fair credit
Capital One Spark 2X Miles Big rewards on purchases plus bonus miles on hotels and car rentals booked through Capital One
Capital One Spark 1.5X Miles Select Miles on purchases and no annual fee
Capital One Venture X Business Credit Card Huge sign-up bonus and an annual travel credit
Ink Business Cash® Credit Card Bonus rewards on business purchases and 0% intro APR on purchases for an introductory period
Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card Flat-rate cash back and 0% intro APR on purchases for an introductory period
Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card A big sign-up bonus and bonus points in multiple spending categories
Ink Business Premier℠ Credit Card Huge cash back sign-up bonus and high rewards rate
CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® Mastercard® Benefits and bonus rewards with American Airlines
Costco Anywhere Visa® Business Card by Citi Bonus cash back rewards at Costco and on eligible gas and EV charging spending

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