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Ranked by effective value per dollar at issuer travel portals-related merchants.
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
Issuer Travel Portals groups 0 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ranks #1 here at 6.9¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
Capital One
Ranked by effective value per dollar at issuer travel portals-related merchants.
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
Issuer Travel Portals groups 0 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ranks #1 here at 6.9¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
Capital One
Ranked by effective value per dollar at issuer travel portals-related merchants.
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
Issuer Travel Portals groups 0 merchants — including the brands most readers ask about. Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ranks #1 here at 6.9¢ per dollar, with a $395 annual fee. The list below orders cards by net value to you, factoring in welcome offers, redemption value, and ongoing rewards.
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 6.9¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 5.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 3.5¢/$ | $895 | $286 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $795 | $230.50 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 5x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.1¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 6.9¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 5.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 3.5¢/$ | $895 | $286 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $795 | $230.50 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 5x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.1¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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Amex
Chase
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All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Travel Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 10x Venture Miles | 6.9¢/$ | $395 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Premier CardCiti | 10x ThankYou Points | 5.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 5x Membership Rewards | 3.5¢/$ | $895 | $286 | amex |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 4x Ultimate Rewards | 3.6¢/$ | $795 | $230.50 | visa |
| Wells Fargo Autograph Journey Visa Credit CardWells Fargo | 5x Wells Fargo Rewards | 3.1¢/$ | $95 | — | visa |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $597.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.5¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | visa |
| One Key+ CardWells Fargo | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 5x Venture Miles | 2.5¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
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