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Best no-fee pick
Citi Double Cash
2x catch-allThankYou Points
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Top earning cards for hotel stays — from transferable points stackers to dedicated hotel loyalty cards.
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Pays for itself if used right1
Best overall
AmEx Green
3x travel including hotelsMembership Rewards$150/yr
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Best value
Chase Sapphire Preferred
5x portal hotels, 2x directUltimate Rewards$95/yr
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1 card
#1
Costco Anywhere Visa
No FeeCash Back
3x Travel
- 4x Gas (5x Costco Gas)
- 4x EV Charging
- 3x Restaurants
- 3x Travel
- 2x Costco
- 1x everything else
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Requires an active Costco membership to hold this card — Gold Star ($65/yr) or Executive ($130/yr).
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