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Cards offering airline incidental fee credits — ranked by total 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
Amex
Cards offering airline incidental fee credits — ranked by total 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
Amex
Cards offering airline incidental fee credits — ranked by total 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
Amex
Citi
Chase
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | All Other Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,322 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature CardBank Of America | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| FRONTIER Airlines World MastercardBarclays | 1x Frontier Miles | 1.0¢/$ | $99 | — | mastercard |
| Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $150 | $50 | amex |
| Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Credit CardBank Of America | 1x Alaska Mileage Plan | 1.0¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 1x ThankYou Points | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit CardAtmos Financial | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $395 | $15 | visa |
| Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
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Chase
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | All Other Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,322 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature CardBank Of America | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| FRONTIER Airlines World MastercardBarclays | 1x Frontier Miles | 1.0¢/$ | $99 | — | mastercard |
| Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $150 | $50 | amex |
| Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Credit CardBank Of America | 1x Alaska Mileage Plan | 1.0¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 1x ThankYou Points | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit CardAtmos Financial | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $395 | $15 | visa |
| Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
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Chase
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | All Other Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,322 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Atmos Rewards Ascent Visa Signature CardBank Of America | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| FRONTIER Airlines World MastercardBarclays | 1x Frontier Miles | 1.0¢/$ | $99 | — | mastercard |
| Delta SkyMiles Gold American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $150 | $50 | amex |
| Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Credit CardBank Of America | 1x Alaska Mileage Plan | 1.0¢/$ | $95 | $8 | visa |
| Citi Strata Credit CardCiti | 1x ThankYou Points | 1.5¢/$ | $0 | $162.50 | mastercard |
| Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite Credit CardAtmos Financial | 1x Atmos Rewards | 1.1¢/$ | $395 | $15 | visa |
| Delta SkyMiles Blue American Express CardAmex | 1x Delta Skymiles | 1.0¢/$ | $0 | — | amex |
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