Disclosure: This post may contain references to products from our advertisers. We may receive compensation from products we link to. We appreciate your support.

Edit: This post has been updated to reflect ongoing changes to Capital One products today.

Hi Travel Junkies,

Big news today in the world of points and miles involving three cards offered by Capital One.

Here’s what you need to know:

• The Capital One Venture card is now offering a bonus of 75,000 miles (worth $750+) after $5k spend in 3 months
• Capital One has introduced a handful of new transfer partners for many of their cards! More info below.
• The Capital One Spark Miles for Business is offering a bonus of up to 200,000 miles (worth $2,000) after $50k spend in 6 months (tiered bonus)
• The Capital One Spark Cash for Business is offering a bonus of up to $2,000 cash after $50k spend in 6 months (tiered bonus)

New Capital One transfer partners, per One Mile At A Time:

• Aeromexico
• Air Canada
• Air France
• Alitalia
• Avianca
• Cathay Pacific Asia Miles
• Etihad Guest
• EVA
• Finnair
• Hainan Fortune Wings Club
• Qantas
• Qatar

All transfers will be at a rate of 2 Capital One miles to 1.5 miles in the partner airline program. Which effectively makes Venture and Spark Miles 1.5x on everyday spend for any of these partner airlines.

Points earned from Venture, VentureOne, and Spark Miles for Business can be transferred.

What does this mean for you?

• The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card just became a much more appealing option, though I still would not suggest grabbing this card if you are below 5/24
• The Spark Miles for Business and Spark Cash for Business now have two of the best signup bonuses in the business card world. Though the spend required to earn said bonuses is steep, $50,000 in the first 6 months
• Note that Capital One Business cards report to personal credit, so they do add to your 5/24 count. I also would not suggest getting these if below 5/24.

——- Original Post—–

For years the Venture card has been one of the easiest travel credit cards on the market due to the fact that their points can do one thing and one thing only; Erase any travel purchase at a value of 1 cent per mile.

Which is great for flexibility, but leaves much to be desired with potential upside. One of the major reasons Venture regularly sits near the bottom of our monthly best credit card rankings.

Today that changes as Capital One has announced the following changes to the Venture card.

• Venture is now offering a bonus of 75,000 miles after $5k spend in the first 3 months
• Those 75,000 miles are worth a minimum of $750 of free travel

We at 10xT do not have an affiliate link for this offer so feel free to check out the public offer here.

So what does this mean for you?

• Venture just became a better option, but you should still not get this card if you are below 5/24. 
• Stay tuned for more details to drop in the next hour or so

Happy Travels,

Bryce

Chase Sapphire Preferred
New to the world of points and miles? The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best card to start with. With a bonus of 50,000 points after $4,000 spend in the first 3 months and 2x points on dining and travel, this card truly cannot be beat!
(Learn more)

Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed here are author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.

Disclosure: This post may contain references to products from our advertisers. We may receive compensation from products we link to. We appreciate your support.

By: Bryce Conway – Founder of 10xTravel.com

Every month I share a post with what I believe are the top credit card offers on the market according to the 10xT staff. Today we are going to take a look at the best credit card offers for November 2018.

I rank these offers by looking at their signup bonuses, cardholder perks, ongoing value, and any fees they may charge. And while the best offer for you will vary depending on a number of factors, I am going to rank the top offers based on the order in which I think they should be chosen by the average person.

Really only a couple of changes this month and plenty of cards to choose from.

If you’ve ever watched the NFL Draft before, consider this list my version of “Todd’s Big Board”. It’s simply the best overall cards available without regard to a specific points/miles need.

I also divide these top credit offers in to two lists, one for those of you who are over 5/24 and one for those of you who are under.

(If you don’t know what the Chase 5/24 rule is you’re going to want to give this a read) 

And finally, I added a list of the cards to the beginning of the post for easier reading. You can simply click on “the list” or “the details” below to read more about each card.

As always, feel free to email me with questions (Bryce@10xTravel.com) about your own situation and I would be happy to help you select the best card for you.

Under 5/24:

The List

The Details

Over 5/24:

The List

The Details

Best Credit Cards Under 5/24

	Credit Card	Bonus Offer	Learn More
	Chase Sapphire Preferred	50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points after $4,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More
	Ink Business Preferred	80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points after $5,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More
	Chase Sapphire Reserve	50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points after $4,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Ink Business Cash	50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points after $3,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Ink Business Unlimited	50,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards Points after $3,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Marriott Rewards Premier Plus	2 Free Nights (up to 35,000 points each) after $3,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Chase Southwest Airlines Business Credit Card	60,000 Southwest points after $3,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More by Visiting Our Credit Cards Page
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus & Premier	40,000 Southwest points after $1,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More by Visiting Our Credit Cards Page
	Southwest Rapid Rewards Priority	40,000 Southwest points after $1,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More
	United Explorer Card	40,000 United miles after $2,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More
	Chase Freedom	$150 bonus after $500 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Chase Freedom Unlimited	$150 bonus after $500 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More

Best Credit Cards Over 5/24

	Credit Card	Bonus Offer	Learn More
	The Business Platinum Card from American Express OPEN	Earn 50,000 American Express Points after $10,000 in spend, another 25,000 points after an additional $10,000 in spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Citi Premier	50,000 ThankYou Points after $4,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express OPEN	50,000 Membership Rewards Points after $5,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	American Express Gold Card	25,000 Membership Rewards Points after $2,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	The Platinum Card from American Express	60,000 Membership Rewards Points after $5,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	World of Hyatt Card	40,000 points after $3k spend in 3 months, another 20k points after $6k total spend in 6 months	Learn More
	AAdvantage Aviator Mastercard	60,000 miles after first purchase	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	Amex Starwood Preferred Guest Luxury Card	75,000 points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card	75,000 points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express	75,000 points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	Citi AAdvantage Platinum	50,000 miles after $3,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card	125,000 Hilton Honors points after $2,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More
	Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card	150,000 points after $4,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	Marriott Rewards Premier Business Card	75,000 points after $3,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	IHG Rewards Club Premier Credit Card	80,000 points after $2,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More
	British Airways Visa Signature Card	50,000 Avios after $3k of purchases in the first 3 months, 25,000 Avios after $10k of purchases in the first year, additional 25,000 Avios after $20k spend in the first year	Learn More
	The Hilton Honors American Express Business Card	125,000 Hilton Points after $3,000 spend in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Barclaycard Arrival Plus	60,000 bonus miles after $5,000 spend in the first 90 days	Learn More by visiting our Credit Cards Page
	Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card	$500 cash back after $3,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More
	Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card	50,000 bonus miles (worth $500) after spending $3,000 in the first 3 months	Learn More
	Capital One Spark Cash for Business	$500 cash back after you spend $4,500 in the first 3 months	Learn More

The Details: Best CardsUnder 5/24

1) Chase Sapphire Preferred 

Current Offer:

• 50,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
• 2 points per $1 spent on dining and travel, 1 point per $1 on all other purchases
• Trip delay and primary rental car insurance

(Full offer details here: Learn More)

Continue Reading

Disclosure: This post may contain references to products from our advertisers. We may receive compensation from products we link to. We appreciate your support.

By: Bryce Conway, Founder of 10xTravel.com

Hi Travel Junkies,

After throwing a banger of a party in 2017, we knew that we had to up our game for the 2018 Las Vegas Reader Meetup.

So we did.

We booked an even bigger (~4,000 square feet) Penthouse Suite and invited more readers. Who proceeded to buy up all of the available tickets in less than 30 seconds.

We hired a bartender and a flight attendant to serve drinks from a fully-stocked wet bar. Which included custom 10xT champagne shipped from Europe.

We even hired a magician. Who proceeded to steal the show in the best way possible.

The result of all of this? See for yourself.

So why did we do this?

Its simple. To say thank you for being the best readers on the internet. We appreciate all that you do for us and this is our way of showing it.

We also love to party in Las Vegas Penthouses. Which is definitely more fun with a crowd.

Thanks to 10xT Reader Kennedy Carey for once again creating an amazing video of the event. You can find Kennedy on Instagram or check out his company website here.

Also a big thanks to Johnny with King of Clubs Las Vegas for help with the accommodations and and event planning. If you are headed to Vegas be sure to reach out to him (Johnny@kingofclubslasvegas.com) and tell him Bryce sent you. You can even book this exact same suite from the video.

Congrats to our 10xT Las Vegas Giveaway Winners, Adel from Seattle and Clara from Atlanta! Each of whom won a free flight, hotel, limo ride, $100 cash, and tickets to the big event.

Congrats to the 2018 Giveaway Winners Adel and Clara!

And finally, thanks to everyone who attended the weekend’s events! Everything went perfectly and we had an absolute blast hanging out with all of you.

Most importantly, I didn’t have to call our insurance agent on Sunday morning and make a claim for what was left of a Vegas hotel suite.

So what do you think? Should we do it again next year?

Happy Travels,

Bryce

Chase Sapphire Preferred
New to the world of points and miles? The Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best card to start with. With a bonus of 50,000 points after $4,000 spend in the first 3 months and 2x points on dining and travel, this card truly cannot be beat!
(Learn more)

Editor’s Note: Opinions expressed here are author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.

Disclosure: This post may contain references to products from our advertisers. We may receive compensation from products we link to. We appreciate your support.

By: Caroline Lupini

The Chase Sapphire Preferred was a game-changing credit card when it launched in 2009 and, nearly a decade later, it remains a great card for those starting their points and miles journeys.

	Chase Sapphire Preferred	50,000 bonus points after $4,000 spend in 3 months	Learn More

Here are some of the reasons we still love the Chase Sapphire Preferred.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred is a great card for people who travel a few times a year and/or have significant commuting and dining expenses at home, or who use another Ultimate Rewards card for everyday or business expenses and want to get more value out of their points.

1. 50,000 Point Welcome Bonus

When you sign up for the Chase Sapphire Preferred and spend $4,000 in the first three months, you’ll earn 50,000 Ultimate Rewards points – that’s worth at least $625 in travel through the Chase travel portal.

The welcome bonus could be worth much more if you transfer those points to airline or hotel partners (more on that in a moment!).

2. No Foreign Transaction Fee

Many credit cards charge a 3% foreign transaction fee when making purchases outside the United States. The Chase Sapphire Preferred doesn’t charge this fee, which can save you a significant amount of money when you travel abroad.

3. Earn 2X Ultimate Rewards points on travel and dining

The Chase Sapphire Preferred isn’t the only credit card that offers a bonus in these areas, but Chase has perhaps the most generous definition of travel: “Merchants in the travel category include airlines, hotels, motels, timeshares, car rental agencies, cruise lines, travel agencies, discount travel sites, campgrounds and operators of passenger trains, buses, taxis, limousines, ferries, toll bridges and highways, and parking lots and garages.”

Even if you aren’t a  frequent traveler, dining and travel expenses are often some of our most significant budget categories, so it’s great to have a credit card that offers bonus points. The Chase Sapphire Preferred isn’t the only credit card that offers a bonus in these areas, but Chase has perhaps the most generous definition of travel:

“Merchants in the travel category include airlines, hotels, motels, timeshares, car rental agencies, cruise lines, travel agencies, discount travel sites, campgrounds and operators of passenger trains, buses, taxis, limousines, ferries, toll bridges and highways, and parking lots and garages.”

Between travel and restaurants, you can easily find yourself earning double points on almost all of your purchases when you’re exploring the world, and plenty of purchases at home.

Continue Reading