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Earn to 130,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points plus a Free Night Reward after you spend $2,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 3 months of account opening.  Terms apply.

Annual fee: $95

Foreign Transaction Fee: None

Rates and fees

Sebby's take: Get competitive multipliers at Hilton properties and U.S., gas stations, restaurants, and supermarkets. The annual fee is offset with Priority Pass (10 visits free). If you spend $15,000 in a calendar year, you get a Free Weekend Night Reward. The card also comes with Hilton Gold status.

Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening

Annual fee: $95

Sebby's take: One of the best starting points into the travel rewards world. You have flexible points, strong multipliers, a reasonable annual fee, and tons of optionality (whether team cash back or travel).

Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of account opening. Plus, earn 20% back on eligible travel and transit purchases made during your first 6 months of Card Membership, up to $200 back in the form of a statement credit. Terms apply.

Annual fee: $150

Sebby's take: Ideal for people who have high travel, transit, and restaurant spending. The annual fee is offset with up to a $189 CLEAR credit and up to a $100 LoungeBuddy credit.

Earn 75,000 miles after $4,000 in spend within the first 6 months of account opening

Annual fee: $395

Foreign Transaction Fee: None

Sebby's take: Flagship travel card and offers lounge access through Priority Pass and Capital One lounges. You earn competitive multipliers on hotels, rental cars, and flights booked through Capital One Travel and 2x on everything else. The annual fee is offset through a $300 travel credit and 10,000 anniversary miles.

Earn 60,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.

Annual fee: $550

Sebby's take: A flagship travel card with strong multipliers, Priority Pass, and travel insurances. The annual fee of $550 is offset by a $300 travel credit and 50% more value for travel and Pay Yourself Back.

Earn a $200 cash bonus after spending $1,000 on the card within the first 3 months of account opening

Annual fee: $0

Sebby's take: Earner card where you get 3% on dining, grocery stores, entertainment, and popular streaming. This is one of the few no annual fee cards that also have no foreign transaction fees.

Earn $200 Cash back after spending $1500 on the card within the first 6 months of account opening

Annual fee: $0

Sebby's take: One of the best utility cards. You earn 5% on up to $500 in spend on your highest qualifying category every month. With no annual fee, it is an easy addition regardless of your setup.

Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases with your new Card within the first 6 months of account opening. Terms apply.

Annual fee: $695

Foreign Transaction Fee: None

Rates and fees

Sebby's take: Despite a hefty annual fee, you get up to $1,574 in credits that help offset this. The card is great for people who benefit from lounge access, travel protections, and access to programs like Fine Hotels & Resorts.

Earn $750 bonus cash back after $6,000 in spend within the first 3 months of account opening

Annual fee: $0

Sebby's take: A great catch-all card for "everything else" spend. Despite the marketing, you earn Ultimate Reward (UR) points which can be useful if you have a Sapphire Preferred/Reserve or Ink Preferred.

Earn 60,000 bonus points plus a 30% off promo code after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.

Annual fee: $149

Sebby's take: The Southwest Priority is the flagship personal Southwest card and my favorite. The annual fee is offset by a $75 Southwest annual travel credit and 7,500 points every cardmember anniversary, making it a keeper card.

Earn 60,000 bonus points plus a 30% off promo code after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.

Annual fee: $99

Sebby's take: An ideal option if you want to spend your way to A-List status with Southwest. The reasonable annual fee is partially offset by 6,000 points every cardmember anniversary.

Earn 60,000 bonus points plus a 30% off promo code after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.

Annual fee: $69

Sebby's take: A good entry point if you're looking for a low annual fee option. In addition, you get 3,000 points for every cardmember anniversary which lowers the effective cost every year.