Whenever I apply for a new rewards credit card, I usually have one of two motivations for doing so. On one hand, I might want access to the card’s benefits, such as lounge access, elite status or high earning rates for specific spending categories.
But other times, it’s a high first-year value that I’m after, and that usually means a big sign-up bonus.
If you’re looking for a consumer card, the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card also ranks high on our list, with an estimated $1,643 in net first-year value for new cardmembers based on our valuations. This one also has a value-packed limited-time welcome offer of 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening, plus new cardholders get a $250 Capital One Travel credit in their first year. This offer is also ending soon.
Rounding out our list is the ever-popular American Express® Gold Card, with $1,215 in estimated net first-year value based on our valuations. To learn more about welcome bonuses and getting value from a new card, check out the following stories:
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