The American Express Platinum card carries one
of the highest annual fees for a card in its class and a rewards rate that pales in comparison to similar cards; however, you can't beat its extensive list of luxury travel perks, including access to exclusive Centurion lounges.
Not exact matches
Its website was populated with reviews
of colleges written by students from 280 U.S. universities, but College Prowler wasn't having much success getting
high school seniors to shell out the $ 39.95
annual fee for unlimited access to the content.
It has a much
higher annual fee than the Preferred — $ 450 — but in exchange
for that, you'll get a $ 300 statement credit each cardmember year to cover your first $ 300
of travel charges, and a
higher earning rate
of 3x points on travel and dining purchases.
This is the most suitable choice
for people scared off from the
high annual fee of Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
The
higher - than - average
annual fees SAC charges clients — as much as 3 percent
of assets and 50 percent
of profits — cover the expenses
of running his hedge funds, including employee compensation, and generate profits
for Cohen as the principal owner.
But
of course the Sapphire Reserve does come with a
higher annual fee and it isn't waived
for the first year.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred card is meant
for high spenders, and comes with an introductory
annual fee of $ 0 the first year, then $ 95 every year after that.
Through 2009, the National Park Service plans to phase in
higher rates
for annual park passes and
fees paid per vehicle or person at about 130
of the 390 parks, monuments and other areas the agency manages.
Last year, Columbia's $ 63,440
annual cost
for tuition and
fees stamped it the third most expensive college in the U.S., according to the Chronicle
of Higher Education.
The
fee for employees was 4 percent
of the
highest annual salary
for each
of the additional years
of age and service purchased; the
fee for employers was 12 percent
of the employee's
highest annual salary
for each year purchased.
High schools participating in this service pay a small
annual fee (typically $ 425) to receive an extensive set
of analytic data reports, three times per year, detailing the postsecondary access and success outcomes
for up to eight cohorts
of their graduating classes.
In 2014, in 28 states plus the District
of Columbia, the average
annual cost
for an infant in center - based care was
higher than a year's tuition and
fees at a four - year public college.
Despite its
high cost
of $ 450, any consumer who takes advantage
of these benefits will be making up
for the
annual fee.
Overall I rate this card «3 out
of 5» because it's not a practical card
for the average person due to the
high - interest and
annual fees that come along with it.
If you notice that your credit card balance is actually
higher than the amount
of purchases you made in a given period, interest and
fees such as
annual fee or penalty
fee may account
for this.
«Despite its
high annual fee of $ 450, this card holds a lot
of value
for consumers who can fully take advantage
of its perks.»
Despite its
high annual fee, the Citi Prestige ® Card beats it with great rewards
for travel, dining out and entertainment, as well as with good redemption rate
for travel and list
of additional exclusive travel benefits.
You might think the
annual fee of $ 450 is
high,
for most people it is, but frequent fliers can justify it.
Some
of the best bonus offers blow the Citi ThankYou ® Preferred Card out
of the water — the best ones we see are worth upwards
of $ 600, and generally have
higher rewards that make up
for the
annual fee.
The Chase Sapphire Preferred card is meant
for high spenders, and comes with an introductory
annual fee of $ 0 the first year, then $ 95 every year after that.
For all
of this, the Venture has a
higher annual fee.
All cards come with
annual fees of $ 450 or more, and are intended
for high net worth individuals who travel a lot.
I think credit union is better because it has has no
annual fee credit cards with cashback rewards and it is easy to qualify
for their
fee waiver and
highest tier
of checking services.
Despite the
high annual fee, taking advantage
of the
annual benefits can easily compensate
for the majority
of your yearly costs.
If the
annual fee on the card isn't too
high for what you'll be getting out
of it, we recommend going with the card that satisfies most
of your desires.
They also ranked near the top in terms
of average
annual fee price and accounted
for some
of the
highest individual
annual fees, with some as
high as $ 450.
That works out to a sky -
high gas yield
of 5.25 % (albeit capped) at the
highest tier, which is unmatched
for no -
annual -
fee credit cards we've seen.
With a wider range
of properties, an overall rewards rate that is
higher than the Club Carlson card and $ 95
annual fee (waived
for the first year), it's our preferred option when it comes to hotel cards.
We've not come across a no -
annual -
fee credit card that earns this
high of a rate
for all purchases.
Based on these two profiles, the Citi ® Double Cash Credit Card will net the
highest rewards out
of the 4 cards even after accounting
for annual fees.
And if an individual is allowed to open a new line
of credit, they may face
high interest rates and be only eligible
for lines
of credit that require
high application
fees and
annual membership
fees.
While the card has a stack
of great benefits
for travelers, the $ 450
annual fee has some Cards
for Travel readers asking, «How do I decide which
high end credit card is right
for me — especially if I don't want to carry multiple cards with
annual fees of $ 400 or more?»
The Premier Rewards Gold card from American Express is a premium Membership Rewards card and one
of the best travel rewards cards
for a seasoned traveler, but it probably won't appeal as much to the general public due to a
high annual fee.
For a nearly $ 200 annual fee, the American Express Gold card offers a good rewards program and a fair range of travel perks; however, travelers searching for the ultimate collection of luxury travel perks should check out the higher priced Platinum ca
For a nearly $ 200
annual fee, the American Express Gold card offers a good rewards program and a fair range
of travel perks; however, travelers searching
for the ultimate collection of luxury travel perks should check out the higher priced Platinum ca
for the ultimate collection
of luxury travel perks should check out the
higher priced Platinum card.
The Delta Reserve card earns more miles per $ 1 spent (1.5 miles
for the Reserve card versus 1.4 miles
for the Platinum card), but it also has a
higher annual fee of $ 450.
The Citi Double Cash card offers one
of the best deals you can get
for no
annual fee: cash back at a
high 2 percent rate, with no categories to enroll in and few restrictions; you only have to pay your bill on time to earn the full 2 percent rate.
Of course, if you're aren't ready for the investment of a high end card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or the American Express Platinum, check out a card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred that offers solid travel benefits at the expense of a much lower annual fe
Of course, if you're aren't ready
for the investment
of a high end card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or the American Express Platinum, check out a card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred that offers solid travel benefits at the expense of a much lower annual fe
of a
high end card like the Chase Sapphire Reserve or the American Express Platinum, check out a card like the Chase Sapphire Preferred that offers solid travel benefits at the expense
of a much lower annual fe
of a much lower
annual fee.
Still, the
annual fee isn't terribly
high and there is the bonus
of being able to earn cash back and also the fact that the card offers 0 % APR
for the first 9 months on both regular purchases and balance transfers is a real plus.
Overall, UOB PRVI Miles card presents an attractive opportunity build miles quickly
for a slightly
higher annual fee, though it does require a significantly
higher income
of S$ 80,000 to be eligible
for the card (vs S$ 30,000
for DBS Altitude).
While the
high annual fee may worry prospective cardholders, it's clear that the Delta Reserve
for Business Credit Card offers plenty
of value in return.
Although VentureOne's signup bonus and rewards rate are not quite as
high as those
of prime cards with an
annual fee, it does give them a run
for their money.
Virginia has a
high rate
of uninsured motorists, because you're not actually required to have auto insurance —
for a $ 500
annual fee, the Commonwealth
of VA waives that requirement.
Credit cards with an interest - free period (where you pay no interest
for a certain number
of days after a purchase) often have
high annual fees.
The benefit
of using the Starwood Preferred Guest ® Credit Card from American Express over the Air Canada credit card is that the former has a significantly
higher average point value while charging the same
annual fee of $ 95 (waived
for the first year).
Cash back cards are best
for people who are planning on spending a lot
of money on the card, this is especially true if the
annual fee on the card is
high.
At $ 49, this card has the
highest annual fee on our list but it may be one
of the easiest to qualify
for, especially if you have poor, bad, limited credit or no credit history.
You won't pay an
annual fee for Active Plus, but, reflecting the additional costs
of active management, the portfolios» average expense ratios are
higher than those
of typical packages that are based on index funds.
Aditionally, The Travel Rewards Visa Signature card is also meant
for individuals with
higher spending habits and as a result comes with better signing bonuses and an
annual fee of $ 49 (waived first year).
The $ 65 Costco membership
fee, if thought
of as this card's
annual fee, isn't all that
high for the rewards you can get on it.
The Luxury Card Mastercard Gold Card gives impressive rewards on purchases, but you'll pay the
highest annual fee of Luxury Card's three cards — $ 995 a year and $ 295
for each additional user.