Travel card bonuses can be worth more than their cash equivalent when points or miles transfer to useful partners. Compare the estimated dollar value, minimum spend, annual fee, and redemption flexibility.
American Express
Chase
American Express
American Express
Chase
Chase
Chase
Capital One
Capital One
Bank of America
American Express
Chase
American Express
Citi
Barclays
Barclays
American Express
Barclays
Citi
Citi
Citi
Chase
American Express
Chase
Barclays
Barclays
Wells Fargo
Chase
Citi
Chase
Chase
Citi / American Airlines
Bank of America
Capital One
U.S. Bank
Bank of America
Capital One
Chase
Chase
Bank of America
Bank of America
Chase
Bank of America
Lafayette Federal Credit Union
Landmark Credit Union
PenFed
Northwest Federal Credit Union
Chase
Wells Fargo
Navy Federal
Bank of America
Barclays
U.S. Bank
Chase
Wescom Credit Union
Discover
American Express
They can be, but only when you can redeem the points at a strong value. Cash is simpler; points and miles require more planning.
Estimate a cents-per-point value, subtract annual fees, and compare the result against the minimum spend and redemption rules.