by Andrew Kunesh, Senior Reporter, Cards & Loyalty
Earning just 1 point or mile per dollar spent gets you nowhere fast. You can do better.
Luckily, there are several cards that double that rate of return on everyday purchases. Since 2 miles per dollar is twice as good as 1, here are three ways to earn twice as fast and be well on your way to your next vacation.
• The Blue Business Plus® Credit Card from American Express is a no-annual-fee (see rates and fees), small-business card that offers 2 Membership Rewards points per dollar on the first $50,000 in purchases each calendar year before reverting to 1 point per dollar after that. There’s even a 15,000-point welcome offer after you spend $3,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of membership. You can then use your newly amassed points in a transfer to a travel partner or book via Amex Travel.
• The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card offers 10 miles per dollar on hotels and car rentals booked through the Capital One Travel portal, while you get 5 miles per dollar on flights booked via Capital One Travel. All other purchases earn 2 miles per dollar spent. It’s a similar earning structure to the Capital One Venture X Business.
• The Citi Double Cash® Card is another option if you prefer earning cash back to points and miles. It’s a straightforward earning program: Earn 2% on every purchase — 1% cash back at the register and 1% cash back when you pay off your bill.
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