October has arrived, and with cooler weather and fall travel comes a fresh opportunity to give your points and miles balances a boost. It’s also a month when some people pay their taxes, so why not turn that painful expense into something awesome — like travel!
Want rewards that can take you just about anywhere? This offer comes with both a big stash of miles and some extra help toward your next trip.
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is letting you earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening. Plus, you’ll receive a $300 credit for Capital One Travel to use on hotel and vacation rental bookings in your first cardholder year.
Best for air travel
Multiple airline cards are sporting especially big welcome offers right now, with plenty of miles to put toward future flights.
For a limited time, the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® is letting you earn 125,000 bonus AAdvantage miles after you spend $15,000 on purchases in the first five months from account opening. That’s the highest-ever offer (by a lot) on the card that has the most generous lounge access of any airline card!
Another exciting one: The Chase Air Canada Aeroplan® Credit Card is letting you earn up to 115,000 bonus points: 75,000 points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening, plus an additional 40,000 points after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months.
Also, new Air France KLM Visa Signature® credit card cardholders can earn 70,000 bonus miles and 100 Experience Points (XP) after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 90 days from account opening.
Best for hotel stays
A brand-new IHG credit card has launched — and it’s got an impressive welcome offer!
The IHG One Rewards Premier Select Credit Card is letting new cardholders earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.
Best for business spenders
Have some serious business expenses coming up? This record-high offer could turn them into a massive haul of Ultimate Rewards points.
The Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ lets you earn 200,000 Ultimate Rewards points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening.
And the options don’t stop there. Check out the rest of the standout card offers worth considering right now.
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