Which card earns the most travel points?
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The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card offers the highest earning potential for travel points among the cards discussed.
Top Travel Points-Earning Cards
- Capital One Venture X Rewards: Earns 10X miles on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, 5X on flights and vacation rentals, and 2X on all other purchases. It offers 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, with a $300 annual travel credit and access to 1,300+ lounges worldwide.
- Citi Strata Premier® Card: Earns 3X on groceries, dining, gas, EV charging, flights, and hotels. It offers 60,000 bonus ThankYou® Points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months, with a $100 annual hotel benefit and points transfer to 15+ travel programs. 🔗
- Chase Ink Business Preferred® Card: Earns 3X on travel, shipping, internet, cable, phone services, and advertising. It offers 100,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 in the first 3 months, with points transferable to 15+ airline and hotel programs. 🔗
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®: Earns 5X on travel through Chase Travel and 3X on dining and select categories. It offers 150,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 in the first 3 months, with 8X on Citi Travel and access to Sapphire Lounges.🔗
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