One reason for this, Randel says, is that rewards cards that cover one category often offer
cardholders more points per dollar spent.
Not exact matches
The two cards that impose annual fees starting in the second year have higher payouts in year one for heavier grocery store spenders because they offer
more points per dollar (and the Capital One ® Venture ® Rewards Credit Card has the highest bonus to qualifying new
cardholders).
Not only do you get 2X
points on travel and dining at restaurants & 1
point per dollar spent on all other purchases worldwide with this card, but simply being a
cardholder is enough to earn 25 %
more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards website.
Cardholders earn 3
points per dollar spent on travel and dining, plus cardmembers get access to ritzy airport lounges to make traveling
more enjoyable.
Additionally,
cardholders will earn 1.5 X
points per dollar on purchases of $ 5,000 or
more, which is a great benefit for many small businesses.
Cardholders receive one
point per dollar charged to the card, and have the option of redeeming
points for cash back, travel expenses, gift cards and
more.
These types of cards give
cardholders the chance to earn up to five
points per dollar for purchases in certain categories, such as wholesale stores, groceries, gas, restaurants and
more.
It was also announced that Business Platinum
cardholders will now earn 1.5 x Membership Rewards
points per dollar spent on any purchase of $ 5,000 or
more, though I don't find this new perk as exciting as the other two above.
Personally, I'm tempted to start booking flights through Expedia
more often, because not only do you earn Expedia + Rewards
points, but also you get
points on whatever credit card you use for the purchase, the shopping portal you click through to get to Expedia.com (like Chase Ultimate Rewards, which gives you an extra
point per dollar spent), and through Expedia's Business Rewards program that is exclusively for Chase Ink Plus, Bold or Ink Business Cash
cardholders.