Credit Cards with Elite Status (2026)
Elite Status perks across top credit cards, ranked by estimated value.
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All 40 Cards Compared
| # | Card | Benefit | Value | Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wyndham Rewards Earner Plus Card | Automatic Platinum Level Benefits! | Included | $95/yr |
| 2 | Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business | Spend $120,000 and unlock a suite of additional benefits | $1000/yr | $795/yr |
| 3 | The Platinum Card from American Express | Car Rental Elite Status | $40/yr | $895/yr |
| 4 | United Club Card | IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status | $45/yr | $695/yr |
| 5 | Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card | Hertz President's Circle Status | $40/yr | $395/yr |
| 6 | Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card | National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive Status | $20/yr | $150/yr |
| 7 | Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card | National Car Rental Emerald Club Executive Status | $15/yr | $550/yr |
| 8 | Wyndham Rewards Earner Business Card | Automatic DIAMOND Level Benefits! | $5/yr | $149/yr |
| 9 | Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Card | MQD Boost | $1/yr | $650/yr |
| 10 | Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card | MQD Boost | $1/yr | $650/yr |
| 11 | The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card | Hilton Honors™ Upgrade to Diamond Status | Included | $195/yr |
| 12 | IHG One Rewards Credit Card | Gold Elite Status | Included | No fee |
| 13 | IHG One Rewards Premier Credit Card | Automatic Gold Elite Status | Included | $150/yr |
| 14 | Delta SkyMiles Platinum Business American Express Card | MQD Headstart and MQD Boost | $1250/yr | $350/yr |
| 15 | Bass Pro Shops® CLUB Card | Tiered CLUB Status Based on Annual Spending | $300/yr | No fee |
| 16 | Choice Privileges Select Mastercard | Automatic Platinum Elite Status | $100/yr | $95/yr |
| 17 | Atmos™ Rewards Visa Signature® Business Card | A faster path to status | $75/yr | $95/yr |
| 18 | Aeroplan® Card | Automatic Aeroplan 25K Status | $75/yr | $195/yr |
| 19 | Choice Privileges Mastercard | Automatic Gold Elite Status | $75/yr | No fee |
| 20 | MGM Rewards World Elite Mastercard® | MGM Rewards™ Pearl Status | $75/yr | No fee |
| 21 | Miles & More® World Elite Mastercard® | Achieve Miles & More status faster | $75/yr | $89/yr |
| 22 | TAP Miles&Go American Express® | Earn Status Miles | $75/yr | $79/yr |
| 23 | Air France KLM Visa Signature® Credit Card | Flying Blue Experience Points (XP) Earning | $50/yr | $89/yr |
| 24 | The Business Platinum Card from American Express | Hilton Honors Gold Status | $50/yr | $895/yr |
| 25 | Amtrak Guest Rewards® Preferred Mastercard® | Earn Amtrak Elite Status Faster via Card Spend | $50/yr | $99/yr |
| 26 | Cathay World Elite Mastercard® | Status Points | $50/yr | $99/yr |
| 27 | Chase Sapphire Reserve | IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite Status | $50/yr | $795/yr |
| 28 | IHG One Rewards Business Credit Card | Automatic Platinum Elite Status | $50/yr | $200/yr |
| 29 | Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card | Automatic Gold Elite Status | $50/yr | $250/yr |
| 30 | Marriott Bonvoy Boundless Credit Card | 15 Elite Night Credits Annually | $50/yr | $95/yr |
| 31 | Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card | 15 Elite Night Credits | $15/yr | $125/yr |
| 32 | JetBlue Card | Earn Toward Mosaic Status | $10/yr | No fee |
| 33 | Marriott Bonvoy Bold Credit Card | 5 Elite Night Credits | $5/yr | No fee |
| 34 | ANA CARD U.S.A. Plus | Less Requirements toward ANA Bronze member status | Included | $85/yr |
| 35 | Hilton Honors American Express Card | Automatic Silver Elite Status | Included | No fee |
| 36 | MGM Rewards Iconic World Elite Mastercard® | MGM Rewards™ Pearl Status | Included | $249/yr |
| 37 | Nordstrom Rewards | Influencer status | Included | No fee |
| 38 | Priceline VIP Rewards™ Visa® | Automatic VIP Gold Status | Included | No fee |
| 39 | Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express Card | 25 Elite Night Credits Annually | $25/yr | $650/yr |
| 40 | Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Credit Card | 15 Elite Night Credits Annually | $15/yr | $250/yr |