Credit Cards for Travel
My Favorite Credit Cards for Travel
Below are some of my favorite credit cards that helped me earn free flights and hotel stays during my dental school interview journey. If you sign up through my links, I may receive a referral bonus—which helps me keep sharing tips like this!
Honestly, signing up for just one or two of these cards is often more than enough to cover most, if not all, of your interview travel expenses.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
One of the best beginner travel cards out there, offering a generous sign-up bonus, flexible points, and valuable travel perks.
Here’s my referral link. Use it and we could both earn rewards if you are approved and get a Card. Check out offers and Card benefits.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
A simple, powerful travel card offering 2x miles on every purchase, plus a large sign-up bonus you can use toward flights and hotels.
Here’s my referral link. Use it and we could both earn rewards if you are approved and get a Card. Check out offers and Card benefits.
American Express® Gold Card
Known for its strong rewards on dining and groceries, this card also offers valuable points you can transfer to airline and hotel partners—great for interview travel.
Here’s my Amex referral link. Use it and we could both earn rewards if you are approved and get a Card. Check out offers and Card benefits.
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Credit Card
You've been referred! You can choose any Southwest Rapid Rewards Credit Card. Earn 50,000 points with any Southwest Rapid Rewards Personal Credit Card. Business owners can earn 60,000 points with the Premier Business Credit Card or earn 80,000 points with the Performance Business Credit Card. I can be awarded if you apply here and are approved for the card.
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