premium credit cards

For many of us in the points and miles world, credit card strategy is all about optimization. We know which card earns 4X at restaurants, which one earns 5X on …

One of the benefits of the American Express Platinum Card has always seemed a little out of place. This is a card associated with airport lounges, luxury hotel perks and …

The American Express Platinum Card has become a mainstream lifestyle card, packed with statement credits and non-travel benefits. But for many travelers, one of the card’s biggest selling points is …

There was a time, not too long ago, when breaking even with a travel rewards card felt like a win. Back then, the ability to earn points on your purchases …

For a long time, premium credit cards were mostly about what came in the box: lounge access, travel credits, hotel benefits, and a high annual fee to match. Now, the …

At some point, a premium card stops being worth it—not because it’s bad, but because it no longer has a job. There was a time when having two Capital One …

Love them or hate them, metal credit cards are here to stay. Metal credit cards have become status symbols, and banks know it. We saw that when Chase brought back …

I just don’t get the metal credit card trend. Maybe it’s because I’m not out to impress anyone with the credit card I’m using. For me, credit cards are a …

American Express didn’t just build airport lounges — they created an entire category. Before Centurion Lounges, most U.S. credit-card lounges felt like upgraded waiting rooms. Amex changed expectations with better …

Over the past few years, airport lounge access provided by having a travel credit card has undergone constant changes, making access more restrictive. While lounges are expanding — with new …