A beginners guide to booking cheap or free travel deals with credit card rewards
21.01.2024 - 20:51
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The general consensus is that credit card rewards are convoluted and hard to use.
That's not true. Credit card rewards are nearly effortless to use. It's easy to get free hotel stays, rental cars, and airfare. The only convoluted part is finding ways to squeeze every last drop of value from them.
In this guide, we'll give you a crash course on how to quickly earn rewards from the best credit cards and book free travel. We'll also share the knowledge you need to find amazing deals for yourself. We'll even cover some jaw-dropping sweet spots which, while not always the easiest to book, exhibit the power of credit card points and miles. You'll be booking $20,000 flights before you know it.
We're focused here on the rewards and perks that come with each card. These cards won't be worth it if you're paying interest or late fees. When using a credit card, it's important to pay your balance in full each month, make payments on time, and only spend what you can afford to pay.
Earn 5x points on all travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards. Earn 3x points on dining, including eligible delivery services, takeout, and dining out. Earn 3x points on select streaming services. Earn 3x points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart, and wholesale clubs). Earn 2x points on