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Credit card welcome bonuses

Last updated Nov 6, 2026

We found 33 cards that fit. The biggest bonus is from the American Express Platinum: Up to 175,000 points. Each card links to its own page with the steps, fees and the card company's words.

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Biggest bonus first.

CardYou getYou need toYearly fee
American Express PlatinumUp to 175,000 pointsSpend $12,000 in 6 months$895
American Express GoldUp to 100,000 pointsSpend $8,000 in 6 months$325
Chase Marriott Bonvoy Boundless200,000 pointsSpend $3,000 in 3 months$95
Chase Sapphire Reserve100,000 pointsSpend $6,000 in 3 months$795 ($195 per authorized user)
Chase IHG One Rewards Premier180,000 pointsSpend $3,000 in 3 months$150
Chase Southwest Rapid Rewards Plus80,000 pointsSpend $1,000 in 3 months$99
Citi AAdvantage Executive80,000 milesSpend $8,000 in 3 months$695
Capital One Venture75,000 milesSpend $4,000 in 3 months$95
Capital One Venture X75,000 milesSpend $4,000 in 3 months$395
Chase Sapphire Preferred75,000 pointsSpend $5,000 in 3 months$95
Citi Strata Elite75,000 pointsSpend $6,000 in 3 months$595
Chase United Explorer70,000 milesSpend $3,000 in 3 months$0 the first year, then $150
Barclays JetBlue Plus60,000 pointsSpend $1,000 and pay the $99 fee in 90 days$99
Chase World of Hyatt4 free nightsSpend $5,000 in 3 months$95
Citi Strata Premier60,000 pointsSpend $4,000 in 3 months$95
Citi AAdvantage Platinum Select50,000 milesSpend $2,500 in 3 months$0 for the first year, then $99
Amex Blue Cash Preferred$300 cash backSpend $3,000 in 6 months$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $95
Bank of America Travel Rewards25,000 pointsSpend $1,000 in 90 days$0
Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards$250 online cash rewards bonusSpend $1,000 in 90 days$0
Amex Blue Cash Everyday$200 cash backSpend $2,000 in 6 months$0
Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards$200 online cash rewards bonusSpend $1,000 in 90 days$0
Capital One Quicksilver$200 cash bonusSpend $500 in 3 months$0
Capital One Savor$200 cash bonusSpend $500 in 3 months$0
Chase Freedom Flex$200 cash backSpend $500 in 3 months$0
Chase Freedom Unlimited$200 cash backSpend $500 in 3 months$0
Citi Double Cash$200 cash backSpend $1,500 in 6 months$0
Citi Strata20,000 pointsSpend $1,000 in 3 months$0
Discover it Cash Back$200Spend $500 in 3 months$0
U.S. Bank Altitude Connect20,000 pointsSpend $1,000 in 90 days$0
U.S. Bank Altitude Go20,000 pointsSpend $1,000 in 90 days$0
U.S. Bank Cash+$200 rewards bonusSpend $1,000 in 90 days$0
Wells Fargo Autograph20,000 pointsSpend $1,000 in 3 months$0
Wells Fargo Active Cash$100 cash rewards bonusSpend $500 in 3 months$0

How it works

A welcome bonus is extra points, miles or cash you get after you spend a set amount on a new card. You must spend it in a set time, often 3 months.

Only spend what you would spend anyway. If you carry a balance, the interest can cost more than the bonus.

The card company can change or end an offer at any time. Check its page before you apply.

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