See related: Bank of America's new premium travel rewards card offers up to a 75 percent rewards bonus, Chase and United unveil a new airline rewards card with no annual fee
Dear Cashing In, I've always
avoided reward cards with annual fees in excess of $ 100, but I run a small home - based business on the side and as I prepare my 2012 tax returns, I'm noticing how much more I'm spending on the business lately.
American Express has not said if there will be sign - up bonuses for people who apply for the new cards, but it seems to be a safe bet that there will be, since
most rewards cards with annual fees have sign - up bonuses, and it is common for banks to make cards as appealing as possible when they launch them.
Those credits are usually only on high -
end rewards cards with annual fees of $ 450 or more, such as the Chase Sapphire Reserve, Citi Prestige and American Express Platinum.
Also, the Amtrak
Guest Rewards card with annual fee had a 30,000 point bonus until recently, and the no fee card (missing from your list) has a 15,000 point bonus vs the current 12,000.
If you're not sure where to start, check out TPG's monthly list of the top credit card offers, 5 Reasons to Get the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Now, or see this list of the 10 Best Travel
Rewards Cards with Annual Fees Under $ 100.
If you're in the market for
a rewards card with no annual fee, Bank of America has your back with its Bank of America ® Travel Rewards Credit Card.
This is our favorite flat rate travel
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a rewards card with an annual fee to a 1.5 % cash back card that charges no annual fee.
For individuals set on a travel
rewards card with no annual fees, the Discover it ® Miles is one of the best no - annual - fee travel credit cards.
Potential cardholders in need of a travel
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These are low rates for a cash back
rewards card with no annual fee.
Alternatively, if you don't want the travel rewards and would just prefer cash rewards, you can downgrade to the Bank of America Cash
Rewards card with no annual fee.
A rewards card with no annual fee, mobile card controls for extra security and a design created by YOU.
If you have great credit and want a no - nonsense travel
rewards card with no annual fee, the VentureOne is worth some consideration.
When you are just starting out,
a rewards card with no annual fee is a good way to get used to the convenience and perks of owning a credit card.
If you only plan on traveling once a year, maybe start with a travel
rewards card with no annual fee and see how you like it.
Getting
a rewards card with no annual fee for students is a great plus since it can sometimes be difficult to qualify for that kind of card when you're still going to school and not making a good income.
For a travel
rewards card with no annual fee, the Discover it Miles is a pretty good card with a simple rewards structure and a great bonus opportunity.