50,000 Chase Sapphire Preferred points -
Limited time offer. $625 in general travel credit, $833 in Southwest value, or transfer to United, Continental, British Airways, Hyatt and more.

Our frequent flyer editors have chosen the following:

1. Best overall mile credit card
Starwood Preferred Guest American Express
2. Best credit card for airline miles
Chase Sapphire Preferred
3. Best no bag fee credit card
United MileagePlus Explorer
4. Best travel rebate credit card
Capital One Venture
5. Best lounge access credit card
Platinum Card from American Express


For more information on how we select cards, view How to Choose a Mile Credit Card.

For a personalized score of card rewards, use our Mile Credit Card Value Calculator.

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The Mile Credit Card Value Calculator will tell you the approximate dollar value of rewards you can earn each year with each major mile credit card. It factors your spending habits, intro bonuses, and the value of the points and rewards you want. It even compares against high value cash back credit cards to give you a better view.

Mile credit cards generally require you have good or excellent credit -- generally a score of 700 or more. We recommend you double check your credit score regularly. Credit Sesame offers free scores with no need to input a credit card. Also note we don't recommend using mile credit cards if you plan to carry over your balance each month. Their interest rates can be higher than non-rewards cards.

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