premium credit cards

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 …

When the Chase Sapphire Reserve launched in 2016, it felt like the travel card to end all travel cards. I jumped on board, kept it for years, and happily paid …