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Cards with the best lounge access ranked by coverage and overall value.
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Citi
Cards with the best lounge access ranked by coverage and overall value.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Citi
Cards with the best lounge access ranked by coverage and overall value.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Citi
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Capital One
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | All Other Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit CardAtmos Financial | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $395 | $15 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardUsbank | 1x Usbank Altitude Rewards | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | $80.50 | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature CardBank Of America | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.5% cash back | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | $29.97 | mastercard |
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Capital One
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | All Other Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit CardAtmos Financial | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $395 | $15 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardUsbank | 1x Usbank Altitude Rewards | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | $80.50 | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature CardBank Of America | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.5% cash back | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | $29.97 | mastercard |
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Capital One
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | All Other Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit CardAtmos Financial | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $395 | $15 | visa |
| U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature CardUsbank | 1x Usbank Altitude Rewards | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | $80.50 | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Bilt Palladium CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $495 | $300 | mastercard |
| Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature CardBank Of America | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.5% cash back | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | $29.97 | mastercard |
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