Rewards Credit Cards

  • Who: Consumers interested in various types of rewards who have a good credit score and pay their balance in full each month
  • Why: These type of rewards credit cards give you flexibility when it comes to the type of rebates that you can earn.
  • Drawbacks: The stated value of merchandise is often overinflated.

Editor's Pick

Capital One® VentureOneSM Rewards Credit Card

Editor’s Pick Capital One® VentureOneSM Rewards Credit Card

5 out of 5

Editor’s Pick Capital One® VentureOneSM Rewards Credit Card



Capital One® VentureOneSM Rewards Credit Card

  • 1.25 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
  • Redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
  • Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
  • Use rewards for travel, merchandise, gift cards and more
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until August 2011
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil August 201113.90% VYes*None*Excellent

Chase Freedom® Visa - $100 Bonus Cash Back

  • Earn $100 Bonus Cash Back after you make $799 in purchases in your first three months
  • 5% cash back in quarterly bonus categories like gas, home improvement and department stores, subject to quarterly maximum. Signing up is free and easy
  • Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases with no spending tiers
  • Up to an additional 20% cash back when you shop online at select merchants through Chase


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/ANone12.99 - 22.99% VariableYes5% ($10 minimum)Excellent

Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Credit Card

  • 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
  • 10,000 bonus miles when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
  • Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Exclusive award-winning customer service
  • Visa Signature® benefits like complimentary concierge and travel upgrades
  • First year's annual fee is on us


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/ANone13.90% VYes*None*Excellent

Chase Freedom® Visa - $50 Bonus Cash Back

  • Earn $50 Bonus Cash Back after first purchase
  • 0% Intro APR and No Annual Fee
  • 5% cash back in quarterly bonus categories like gas, home improvement and department stores, subject to quarterly maximum. Signing up is free and easy.
  • Unlimited 1% Cash Back on all other purchases with no spending tiers
  • Up to an additional 20% cash back when you shop online at select merchants through Chase


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%*12 months on balance transfers; 6 months on Purchases12.99 - 22.99% VariableYes5% ($10 minimum)Excellent

Chase SapphireSM Card

  • Earn $100 in rewards - that's 10,000 bonus points after your first purchase
  • Redeem points for travel, gift cards, merchandise, cash back and more
  • 2X points earned on airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards & 1 point for every dollar spent on all other purchases
  • Points never expire and there are no limits on how many points you can earn
  • 24/7 Dedicated service advisors (No voice recording)
  • Premier travel and purchase protection benefits
  • All of this for no annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A12.24% VariableYes3% ($5 Minimum)Excellent

Citi® Diamond Preferred® Rewards Card

  • $50 gift card - Redeem 6,000 bonus points after $300 in purchases within 3 months of account opening
  • 0% Intro APR on Purchases and Balance Transfers for 12 months. After that, the APR will be 12.99%-20.99% based on creditworthiness*. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
  • 5 ThankYou® Points for every $1 spent on purchases at supermarkets, drugstores and gas stations for 12 months, 1 ThankYou Point thereafter**
  • Redeem ThankYou Points for merchandise, travel rewards, gift cards, cash and more
  • No annual fee*


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%12 months12.99%-20.99% VariableYes5% ($10 minimum)Good

Miles by Discover® Card

  • 12, 000 Bonus Miles – Earn 1,000 Miles each month you make a purchase for your 1st year
  • 1 Mile per $1 on every purchase
  • Plus, 2 Miles on travel and restaurant purchases on your first $3,000 each year
  • No limit on the Miles you earn and Miles don’t expire*
  • Fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
  • Use Miles for travel, merchandise, gift cards or cash
  • 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months than the regular APR
  • No Annual Fee, No Overlimit Fee, No Redemption Fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 Months10.99% VYes3%Excellent

Citi® Gold / AAdvantage® World MasterCard®

  • Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $750 in purchases within the first 4 months of cardmembership* – more than enough for a round-trip domestic travel award*
  • Earn 1 AAdvantage® mile for every $1 spent on purchases*
  • Reduced Mileage Awards let you travel to select destinations for fewer AAdvantage® miles round trip*
  • Get a response in as little as 60 seconds


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A15.24% VariableYes3% ($5 minimum)Good

Citi Forward® Card

  • Earn up to 8,500 bonus points after you sign up for paperless statements and make $250 in purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
  • 5 ThankYou points for every $1 you spend on restaurants and entertainment. 1 reward point for every $1 you spend on other purchases.
  • Up to a 2% purchase APR reduction when you make a purchase, stay under your credit line and pay on time 3 billing periods in a row.
  • No Annual Fee.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% if you qualify*12 months on Balance Transfers; 7 months on Purchases12.99 - 19.99% VariableYes4% ($5 min)*Good

CitiBusiness® / AAdvantage® Visa®

  • Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after you make $750 in purchases within the first 4 months of becoming a cardmember*
  • $75 annual fee waived for the first 12 months of cardmembership*
  • Earn 1 American Airlines AAdvantage® mile for every $1 spent on purchases, and AAdvantage® miles may never expire*
  • Earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles faster from purchases made on your employee accounts*
  • No blackout dates on AAdvantage® award travel on American Airlines, American Eagle and the AmericanConnection® carrier*
  • Get a response to your online application in as little as 60 seconds


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/ANone15.24% VariableYes3% ($5 minimum)Good

Blue Cash(R) from American Express

  • 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months and no annual fee
  • Flexibility to pay over time
  • Get up to 5% cash back on everyday purchases at supermarkets, gas stations and drug stores
  • Receive your cash back automatically as a statement credit


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 months17.24%-21.24% VariableYesN/AGood

PenFed VISA Platinum Gas / Cash Rewards Card

  • Earn 2.00% Cash Back on Supermarket Purchases*
  • Earn 5.00% Cash Back from Gas Purchases Paid at the Pump*
  • Earn 1.00% Cash Back from All Purchases** You Make with the Card During Each Billing Cycle
  • Up to $50,000 Limit
  • No Annual Fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
4.99% or 6.99% - BT24 months13.99% VYesWaived Until 6/30/10Excellent

Blue Sky from American Express(R)

  • 0% intro APR on purchases for 6 months and no annual fee
  • Flexibility to pay over time
  • Turn purchases into free travel: Enjoy travel rewards with no travel restrictions or blackout dates - get points for flights on any airline, stays at any hotel, and car rentals with any company


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 months17.24%-21.24% VariableYesSee Terms*Good

PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express® Card

  • 5 Points for Every $1 Spent on Airfare
  • 3 Points on Hotels and Dining (through December 31, 2010)
  • Access to 600+ Luxury VIP Global Airport Lounge Access with $15,000 Annual Spend
  • 24/7 Premium Concierge Service
  • Redeem on any Airline; no black-out dates or restrictions
  • Spend $650 in the First Three Months and Receive 20,000 bonus points


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
4.99% or 6.99% - BT24 months13.24% VariableYes2.5% (minimum $10, maximum $100)Excellent

Capital One® No Hassle MilesSM Rewards - Good Credit

  • 1.25 miles for every dollar spent on purchases
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • No blackout dates and no seat restrictions
  • Fly FREE on any airline to any destination
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until August 2011
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil August 201116.90% VYes*None*Good

Discover® Open Road

  • 2% Cashback Bonus automatically at any gas station and any restaurant
  • 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus at over 150 top retailers through our online shopping mall
  • Up to 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus on all other purchases
  • 0% intro apr on balance transfers for 12 full months, then the regular apr
  • 0% intro apr on purchases for 6 months, then the regular apr


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - BT12 months11.99 - 20.99% VYes4%Excellent

MTV® Visa® Card from Capital One®

  • Earn 5 points per $1 spent on entertainment like music, movies, video game rentals, and sporting events
  • Earn 2 points per $1 spent at restaurants, fast food places, and coffee shops
  • 1 point per $1 spent on everything else
  • 25 bonus points each billing period you keep your account in good standing by paying on time
  • Exclusive MTV rewards, such as MTV merchandise, tickets to MTV events like the VMAs, and MTV show tapings
  • Also, redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
  • 0% intro APR--pay no interest on purchases until August 2011
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil August 201116.90% VYes*None*Good

Capital One® Orbitz® Visa® - Excellent Credit

  • 3 points per dollar spent on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
  • Get 1 point per dollar on all other purchases
  • Bonus points on eligible Orbitz.com bookings
  • No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • Earn travel quickly with low redemption minimums
  • 250 point refueling bonus when you redeem points for awards
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil August 201113.9% VYesNoneExcellent

Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

  • Earn 10,000 Starpoints with your first purchase
  • Earn 1 Starpoint for virtually every dollar you spend on the Card and 2 Starpoints at participating Starwood hotels and resorts
  • Redeem at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 95 countries including Sheraton(R), Westin(R) and W Hotels(R)
  • Transfer to over 30 frequent flyer programs, most on a one-to-one basis.
  • No annual fee for the first year - a savings of $45
  • Voted Best Affinity Credit Card by frequent travelers in 19th Annual Freddie Awards


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
2.90%6 months15.24%N/A*See TermsGood

American Express® Gold Card

  • Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards(R) bonus points when you spend $500 in 3 months - redeemable for a $100 gift card
  • The Membership Rewards program – Turn your everyday purchases into Membership Rewards points, and then redeem them for an amazing collection of travel, shopping, dining and entertainment rewards.
  • Gold Card Events - exclusive access to tickets for select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more in cities nationwide.
  • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AGood

Escape by Discover Card

  • 25,000 Bonus Miles – Earn 1,000 Miles each month you make a purchase for the first 25 months
  • 2 Miles per $1 on all purchases
  • No limit on the Miles you earn and Miles don’t expire*
  • Fly on any airline, book any hotel or car, with no blackout dates
  • Use Miles for travel, merchandise, gift cards or cash
  • 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months than the regular APR
  • Industry Leading Customer Service
  • Enhanced travel benefits like Travel Delay Insurance and Trip Cancellation Insurance


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 Months10.99% VYes3%Excellent

Simmons First Visa Platinum Travel Rewards

  • Created for those with Excellent Credit and approval is based on your credit rating and application review.
  • Travel Rewards - cardholders who enroll in the program receive one point per net dollar spent
  • Choose any U.S. based airline or ticket class. No blackout dates or seating restrictions.
  • No balance transfer fee for balances transferred in response to this online offer


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5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A9.25% VYesNoExcellent

Ink CashSM Business Card

  • 3% cash back at gas stations, restaurants, office supply and home improvement stores
  • 1% cash back on everything else - unlimited
  • Rewards can be redeemed for checks in increments of $50
  • Customized credit line to meet the needs of your business
  • Free additional cards for employees
  • No Annual Fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 months11.24 - 17.24% VYes3% ($5 minimum)Excellent

Iberiabank Visa® Platinum

  • No annual membership fee
  • Low variable rate of 9.25%, 12.25%, or 15.25% (Prime + 6.00%, Prime + 9.00%, or Prime + 12.00%) as of 4/1/10 based on the creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. (If there is an interest charge, the charge will be no less than $1.00).
  • Low Introductory ARP on balance transfers of 1.99% for your first 6 billing cycles, this rate will not change during the introductory period. Applies to balance transfers processed within three months of your account open date. After that, your APR will be the same as your assigned purchase rate, based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
  • Earn 1 bonus point for every $1 in qualifying net retail purchases


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
1.99% BT6 months9.25 - 15.25% VYes2%Excellent

Citi® Dividend Platinum Select® MasterCard®

  • 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers for 15 months. After that, the APR will be 12.99%-20.99% based on your creditworthiness*. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.
  • Earn 5% cash back at restaurants and on car rentals and hotels from 7/1/10 to 9/30/10. Enrollment required each quarter.
  • Full 1% cash back on eligible purchases and cash advances.
  • Earn extra cash back on popular, rotating categories each quarter.
  • Average 5% additional cash back through Citi Bonus Cash Center®
  • No Annual Fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - BT15 months - BT12.99 - 20.99% VariableYes4% ($5 minimum)Good

LSU Tigers(TM) Platinum Mastercard® from Capital One®

  • 2 points per $1 on purchases at gas stations and major grocery stores
  • 1 point per $1 spent on all other purchases
  • No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
  • Redeem for travel, gift cards and merchandise
  • Choose from 2 unique LSU® card designs or create your own image card
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until August 2011
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil August 201113.9% VariableYesNoneExcellent