THE 6 BEST TRAVEL CREDIT CARDS TO APPLY FOR NOW

Credit card companies are enticing new cardholders with excellent introductory offers. Here are the 6 best travel credit cards available NOW. Like most offers, they are subject to change at any time or may not be available. If you have experience with any of these, please let us know.

1. Chase Sapphire Preferred Card - best for anyone that wants a travel credit card that quickly earns points with a low annual fee. Solid welcome offer: 80,000 bonus points after spending $4K within the first 3 months. The annual fee is $95.
2. Capital One Venture X Reward Card - an excellent travel credit card cause it pays for itself through benefits. Now rolling out its own collection of airport lounges for cardholders & recently launched special perks at hundreds of hotels worldwide. One can add up to 4 on the account at no additional cost. The annual fee is $395
3. IHG Rewards Premier Business Credit Card - best for IHG hotel loyalists due to great perks & earning potential. Highest welcome offer: earn 26 pts per dollar on purchases made at IHG hotels, resorts and 5 pts per dollar on all non IHG travel, gas stations, restaurants, etc. Earn 3 pts per dollar for everything else. Earn $165K bonus pts after spending $3K within 3 months. The annual fee is $99.
4. The American Express Platinum Card - best for those that value luxury on land & in the air. Great travel benefits, i.e., Global Entry/TSA Pre Check credit, lounge access, & extended to all cardholders on the account. Lots more credits like $200/yr spent on flights booked directly with airlines, luxury hotel credits, Uber cash. Welcome offer: 80K bonus pts after spending $6K in the first 6 months. The annual fee is $695.
5. Chase Sapphire Reserve - a strong travel credit card that earns points quickly & comes with the industry's leading travel protection. Welcome offer: earn 60K bonus pts after spending $4K in first 3 months. Bonus pts can be cashed out at $1.50 each. Global Entry & other credits to offset the annual fee. The pts are very versatile as they can be transferred to 11 airlines & 3 hotel partners. The annual fee is $550.
6. Hilton Honors American Express Surpass Card - best for those that want extra perks at Hilton properties plus the opportunity to earn free hotel stays without paying a high annual fee. Welcome offer: earn 130K Hilton Bonus pts after spending $2K in the first 3 months. Earn 12 pts per dollar at properties in the Hilton portfolio, 6 pts per dollar at US restaurants,  supermarkets, & gas stations, 3 pts per dollar on all eligible purchases. Lots of perks 10 free lounge visits to Priority Pass lounges per year, room upgrades when space is available, complimentary WiFi, on-property food & beverage credits. The annual fee is $95.