Best Credit Cards for Military Members of 2024

19.01.2024 - 21:33 / insider.com

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As a newly minted Airman, I was floored when I first found out about all the credit card perks active duty military members receive. After picking my jaw back up, I started immediately applying for some of the best credit cards that offer benefits for active-duty service members.

1.5% cash back on purchases

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0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases

17.15% - 31.15% variable

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The USAA Preferred Cash Rewards Credit Card could make sense for military members and their families who want to earn flat-rate rewards on each dollar they spend. A handful of travel perks come standard with the card, and members even get an intro APR offer on purchases.

Here are some of the best credit cards for active-duty military — and some of the valuable perks you can receive.

Earn 5X Membership Rewards® Points for flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel (on up to $500,000 per calendar year) and on prepaid hotels booked with American Express Travel. Earn 1X Points on other purchases.

$695

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Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® points

Good to Excellent

If you want as many premium travel perks as possible, The Platinum Card® from American Express could be the right card for you. The annual fee is high, but you get a long list of benefits such as airport lounge access, travel statement credits, complimentary hotel elite status, and more.

Earn 14x Points on hotels & resorts at eligible purchases at hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio. Earn 7x Points on select travel including flights booked directly with airlines or AmexTravel.com and car rentals booked directly with select car rental companies. Earn 7x Points on dining at restaurants worldwide, and for takeout and delivery in the U.S. Earn 3X Points on all other purchases.

$550

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15.74% to 24.74% variable APR on purchases

Earn 150,000 Hilton Honors bonus points

Good to Excellent

Many of the best credit cards come with high annual fees that certainly aren't for everyone, and that's definitely the case with the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card . This is Hilton's most expensive (and rewarding) card, and it's geared toward loyal Hilton travelers