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Cash back
Simple rewards for everyday purchases.
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Travel
Miles, flights, hotels and travel perks.
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Welcome bonuses
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Business
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One computed pick per decision, on a sample profile. Each guide holds the alternatives and your own re-rank.
Best Cash Back · Sample profile
Citi Double Cash
Cash back at a predictable value — nothing to transfer or learn
$1,152/year on the sample profile
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
$200 · Spend $1,500 in 6 monthsSee how it compares with other cash back cards.
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Best Travel · Sample profile
U.S. Bank Altitude® Connect Visa Signature®
Our practical pick
4x on travel & hotels — no annual cap
$486/year on the sample profile
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
20,000 points · Spend $1,000 in 3 monthsSee how it compares with other travel cards.
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Best First-Year Offer · Sample profile
Capital One Venture
Simple 2x on everything
$2,758 first year on the sample profile
Annual fee
$95
Welcome offer
75,000 miles · Spend $4,000 in 3 monthsSee how it compares with other first-year offers.
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Best Business · Business profile
Blue Business Plus
Earns 2x on everything (first $50,000/yr, then 1x)
$900/year on a modest business profile
Annual fee
$0
Welcome offer
50,000 points · Spend $5,000 in 3 monthsSee how it compares with other business cards.
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