Not exact matches
The terms and conditions of the Amex
airline fee
reimbursement program clearly state that gift cards are not eligible.
Because Capital One works on a cashback or travel
reimbursement - style reward system, rather than transferring points to
airline and hotel
programs, the value you get with this card is fixed.
If you've just started dabbling with loyalty
programs and you plan to travel a lot within the next year or two, the American Express Business Platinum card can be an excellent addition to your wallet because of strong benefits like a $ 200 credit at the
airline of your choice for things like baggage fees and in - flight purchases and
reimbursement of the $ 100 fee to apply for Global Entry (a
program you can learn more about here that fast - tracks your return to the United States through Customs) or TSA PreCheck.
Aside from the 60,000 - point bonus, you get Global Entry or TSA
reimbursement, $ 200 credit for
airline incidentals, premium roadside assistance, complimentary access to hundreds of airport lounges, free access to Boingo Internet services worldwide, gold status in SPG and Hilton HHonors
programs, and many other valuable benefits.
These cards all have steep annual fees ($ 450), but are generally worth it to frequent travelers because they are so packed with bonuses, perks and benefits that we value most, such as airport lounge access, automatic elite status in hotel & car rental
programs,
airline spending credits, primary car rental insurance and
reimbursement for PreCheck or Global Entry, among others.
There are few other perks: no anniversary bonus, no authorized user bonus, no
airline travel credits and no
reimbursements for
programs like TSA PreCheck or Global Entry.