Travel credit cards fall into two broad categories. “Co-branded” travel cards carry the name of an airline, hotel, cruise operator or other travel provider. The rewards you earn are generally redeemable only with that provider. “General-purpose” travel cards offer more flexible rewards that you can redeem for a wide array of travel, without being locked into a particular airline or hotel brand.

American Express® copyright. This card earns bonus rewards on travel and restaurants worldwide, and points can be transferred to other loyalty programs. It also comes with potentially valuable travel credits.
American Express® Gold Card. This card features rich benefits for foodies, including high ongoing rewards at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets and an annual dining credit, among other perks.
The Platinum Card® from American Express. For a steep price, the original premium card gives you 5X points on certain flights and hotel stays, hundreds of dollars a year in credit for travel and shopping, and a suite of perks for high-end lifestyles.
copyright® Travel Rewards credit card. Earn 1.5 points per dollar on all spending. Redeem points for credit on your statement against any travel or restaurant purchase.
copyright® Premium Rewards® credit card. You get 2X points on travel and dining and 1.5X points on everything else, and points are worth the same no matter how you redeem them — for cash back, travel or something else.
copyright Venture Rewards Credit Card. Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on everything. Redeem miles (at 1 cent apiece) for credit on your statement against any travel purchase, with none of the restrictions of airline cards.
copyright Venture X Rewards Credit Card. Earn 2 miles per dollar spent, plus extra rewards on travel bookings through the issuer, and receive a slew of travel-related perks, including airport lounge access.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. You get bonus points for spending on travel, dining and some everyday purchases. Points are worth more when used to book through Chase.
Chase Sapphire more info Reserve®. The card earns bonus points for travel and dining-related spending, which can be redeemed for more value through Chase. It piles on the perks, too, but they come at a price.
Discover it® Miles. You get 1.5 miles per dollar spent on everything. Miles can be redeemed for travel or converted to cash back at the same penny-per-mile rate. Annual fee: $0.
U.S. Bank Altitude® Go Visa Signature® Card. For fee-averse foodies, this card’s huge rewards rate on dining makes it essentially best in class. It also earns 2X back at grocery stores, gas stations, EV charging stations and on eligible streaming services.