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14 Best Credit Cards of 2022

May 4, 2022 by Rob Berger

Picking the best credit card is no easy task. It depends largely on your financial goals (e.g., travel, cash back, 0% APR, build credit), how many cards you want to carry, and your credit score.

For me, the best credit cards are those that allow me to maximize cash back. I use many cards listed here and save and invest ALL the rewards. For more on my approach to credit card rewards, check out the video below.

Of course, you may have different goals. For that reason, we’ve selected 14 of the best credit cards ideal for any financial goal.

Best Credit Cards of 2022
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  • Best Credit Card Offers
  • Best Overall Credit Cards
    • Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
    • Chase Freedom Flex
  • Cash Back Cards
    • Chase Freedom Unlimited
    • Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
    • Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
    • Chase Freedom Flex
    • Alliant Cash Back Visa Signature Card
    • Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card
  • Balance Transfer Credit Cards
    • U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card
  • Travel Rewards Credit Cards
    • American Express Gold Card
    • Chase Sapphire Preferred Card
    • The Platinum Card® from American Express
    • Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
  • Bad Credit, Fair Credit and No Credit
    • Journey Student Rewards from Capital One
    • Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card

Overview of the Best Credit Card Offers

Credit CardKey Benefit
Chase Sapphire Preferred Card80,000 Bonus Points
Chase Freedom FlexUp to 5% Cash Back
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American ExpressUp to 6% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets
Chase Freedom UnlimitedBest for Travel with Up to 5% Cash Back
Wells Fargo Active Cash CardSimple Cash Back with Unlimited 2% Cash Back
Citi Double Cash Credit CardUp to 2% Unlimited Cash Back
Alliant Cashback Visa® Signature Credit CardUp to 2.5% Cash Back
Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature CardUp to 5% Cash Back
U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card0% for balance transfers for 20 Billing Cycles
American Express Gold Card60,000 Bonus Points
The Platinum Card® from American Express100,000 Bonus Points
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card75,000 Bonus Miles
Journey Student Rewards from Capital OneBest for Students with up to 1.25% Cash Back
Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit CardBest for Fair Credit with 1.5% Cash Back

Best Overall Credit Cards

Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card makes the cut for several reasons. It has an excellent signup bonus, up to 5x rewards, and unparalleled travel benefits and perks, including no foreign transaction fees.

This card does come with a $95 annual fee. The benefits, however, make the card well worth the cost.

Perks include Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance, Auto Rental Collision Damage Waiver, Lost Luggage Insurance, and more.

You can earn 80,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points when you signup for the card and spend $4,000 on purchases with the card in the first 3 months. These points are worth $1,000 in travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards.

Rewards Recap:

5x points
Travel
5x points on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards
3x points
Dining
3x points on dining, including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out
2x points
Travel
2x points on travel not booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards, such as airfair, hotels, taxes and trains
1x points
On all other purchases
1x points on all other purchases

Read more in our Chase Sapphire Preferred Card Review.


Chase Freedom Unlimited

The Chase Freedom Unlimited is offering an introductory 1.5% cash back bonus on everything you buy, up to $20,000 spent the first year. That means its 5% cash back categories or worth 6.5%. This offer is worth up to $300.

Additional perks include no annual fee, 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months from account opening, and free credit score access updated weekly with Credit Journey.

Rewards Recap:

5x points
Travel
5x points on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards
3x points
Dining
3x points on dining, including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out
2x points
Travel
2x points on travel not booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards, such as airfair, hotels, taxes and trains
1x points
On all other purchases
1x points on all other purchases

Read more in our Chase Freedom Unlimited Review.

Cash Back Cards

Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express

The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express offers a $300 statement credit welcome bonus after you spend $3,000 on purchases with the card in the first 6 months. You also earn up to 6% cash back with the card.

There’s no annual fee for the first year, but afterward, it’s $95.

Rewards Recap:

6% cash back
U.S. supermarkets
6% cash back on groceries up to $6,000 per year in purchases at U.S. supermarkets, then 1%
6% cash back
Streaming services
6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions
3% cash back
Gas
3% cash back at U.S. gas stations
3% cash back
Transit
3% cash back on transit, such as taxis, rideshare, parking, tolls, trains and buses
1% cash back
On all other purchases
1% cash back on all other eligible purchases

Read more in our Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express Review.


Chase Freedom Flex

Chase just introduced the Chase Freedom Flex and it’s loaded with rewards. It’s arguably one of the most rewarding cash back cards available today, and that’s why it made our list here.

There’s no annual fee, and perks include free access to your credit score and a 0% APR introductory rate for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers.

You can get a $200 bonus after signing up and spending $500 on purchases with the card in the first 3 months.

Rewards Recap:

5% cash back
Travel
5% cash back on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards
5% cash back
Rotating Categories
5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in bonus categories each quarter you activate
3% cash back
Drugstores
3% cash back on drugstore purchases
3% cash back
Dining
3% cash back on dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services
1% cash back
On all other purchases
1% cash back on all other purchases

Read more in our Chase Freedom Flex Review.


Wells Fargo Active Cash Card

If you’re looking for an easy, everyday rewards credit card, the Wells Fargo Active Cash Card might be the best choice right now.

You can earn unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases, a $200 bonus when you spend $1,000 in the first 3 months, and 0% APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers.

Rewards Recap: Unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases

Highlights:

  • 0% on balance transfers: 15 months
  • Balance transfer fee: $5 or 3%
  • 0% on purchases: 15 months
  • Signup Bonus: $200
  • Rewards: 2% cash back
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Credit Needed: Good to Excellent

Read more in our Wells Fargo Active Cash Card Review.


Citi Double Cash Credit Card

The Citi Double Cash Credit Card offers up to 2% cash back on purchases. You can earn an unlimited 1% on every purchase and an additional 1% when you off your purchases.

There’s no annual fee for this card and there’s also an introductory 0% APR offer on balance transfers for 18 months.

Rewards Recap:

  • Unlimited 1% cash back on all purchases
  • Additional 1% cash back when you pay

Highlights:

  • 0% on balance transfers: 18 months
  • Balance transfer fee: 3% of each transfer (minimum $5) completed within the first 4 months of account opening.
  • Signup Bonus: None
  • Rewards: Up to 2% cash back
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Credit Needed: Good to Excellent

Read more in our Citi Double Cash Credit Card Review.


Alliant Cashback Visa® Signature Credit Card

The Alliant Cashback Visa® Signature Credit Card is my go-to cash back credit card. There’s no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, and the card is compatible with Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay.

Rewards Recap:

  • 2.5% cash back on all purchases (up to $10,000 in purchases each month)
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases

Highlights:

  • Signup Bonus: None
  • Rewards: Up to 2.5% cash back
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Credit Needed: Good to Excellent

Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card

One card that gets an honorable mention is the Amazon Prime Rewards Visa Signature Card. If you buy from Amazon or Whole Foods, this card is a must.

There’s no annual fee and no caps on rewards.

Rewards Recap:

  • 5% cash back on Amazon and Whole Foods
  • 2% cash back at restaurants, gas stations and drugstores
  • 1% cash back on all other purchases

Highlights:

  • Signup Bonus: $100 Amazon gift card
  • Rewards: Up to 5% cash back
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Credit Needed: Good to Excellent

See also: Our complete list of cash back credit cards

Balance Transfer Credit Cards

U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card

The U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card offers one of the longest 0% intro APRs currently available.

With the economic uncertainties brought about by Covid-19, many credit card issuers have removed their 0% balance transfer offers. However, there are cards remaining that offer 0% on balance transfers and purchases for up to 20 months, such as this one.

Highlights:

  • 0% on balance transfers: 20 months
  • Balance transfer fee: Either 3% of the amount of each transfer or $5 minimum, whichever is greater.
  • 0% on purchases: 20 months
  • Signup Bonus: None
  • Rewards: None
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Credit Needed: Good to Excellent

Read more in our U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card Review.

See also: Our complete list of 0% credit cards

Travel Rewards Credit Cards

American Express Gold Card

The American Express Gold Card offers 60,000 Membership Rewards points after spending $4,000 within your first 6 months.

There are also no foreign transaction fees, making this an excellent card for international travel. The annual fee is $250, and you can choose between a Gold or Rose Gold card.

Rewards Recap:

4x points
U.S. supermarkets
4x points at U.S. supermarkets on up to $25,000 in purchases per year.
4x points
Dining
4x points at restaurants worldwide, plus takeout and delivery in the U.S.
3x points
Airfare
3x points on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com
1x points
On all other purchases
1x points on all other eligible purchases

Read more in our American Express Gold Card Review.


The Platinum Card® from American Express

The Platinum Card® from American Express offers 100,000 Membership Rewards points after you spend $6,000 on purchases with the card in the first 6 months.

There is a $695 annual fee, but the card also offers several credits, including a $200 Hotel Credit, $240 Digital Entertainment Credit, $200 Airline Fee Credit, $200 Uber Cash, $300 Equinox Credit, and a  $179 CLEAR Credit. See terms and conditions.

Rewards Recap:

5x points
Airfare
5x points on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel, on up to $500,000 on these purchases each calendar year
5x points
Hotels
5x points on prepaid hotels booked on amextravle.com
1x points
On all other purchases
1x on all other purchases

Read more in our The Platinum Card® from American Express Review.


Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card

The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card offers 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 within your first 3 months.

The annual fee is $95, and perks include no foreign transaction fees, up to $100 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.

Rewards Recap:

  • 5x miles on hotels and rental cars when you book with Capital One Travel
  • 2x miles on every purchase
  • Miles aren’t specific to any airline or hotel, so they can be used anywhere
  • Travel when you want with no blackout dates
  • Miles won’t expire for the life of the account
  • Transfer miles to more than 10 travel programs.

Highlights:

  • Signup Bonus: 75,000 bonus miles
  • Rewards: Up to 5x miles
  • Annual Fee: $95
  • Credit Needed: Good to Excellent

Read more in our Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card Review.

See also: Our complete list of travel rewards credit cards

Journey Student Rewards from Capital One

Bad Credit, Fair Credit and No Credit

The Journey Student Rewards from Capital One has no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees and offers up to 1.25% cash back and $0 fraud liability if your card is ever lost or stolen.

You can also be automatically considered for a higher credit line in as little as six months, monitor your credit profile with the CreditWise® app, get customized alerts and manage your account with the Capital One mobile app.

Rewards Recap:

  • 1% cash back on all your purchases
  • Pay on time to boost your cash back to a total of 1.25% for that month

Highlights:

  • Signup Bonus: None
  • Rewards: Up to 1.25% cash back
  • Annual Fee: $0
  • Credit Needed: Average to Good

Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card

The Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card offers a simple 1.5% cash back on every purchase and comes with a $39 annual fee.

You can get automatically considered for a higher credit line in as little as six months, free credit monitoring with the CreditWise® app, and $0 fraud liability if your card is ever lost or stolen. You can also get customized alerts and manage your account with the Capital One mobile app.

Rewards Recap: 1.5% cash back on all purchases

Highlights:

  • Signup Bonus: None
  • Rewards: 1.5% cash back
  • Annual Fee: $39
  • Credit Needed: Fair to Average

Read more in our Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card Review.

also: Our complete list of the best credit cards for credit scores of 650-700, 600-649, and under 600.

Complete List of the Best Credit Cards

Below see our list of credit cards that we have rated 4.5 stars or better (5.0 is the highest possible score). Check out the reviews of each card for more details on rewards, annual fee and signup bonuses.

Chase Freedom Unlimited
Rewards
1.5-6.5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$300
Rating
4.9
Chase Ink Business Cash Credit Card
Rewards
1%-5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$750
Rating
4.9
Citi Double Cash Credit Card
Rewards
2%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.9
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
2x - 10x
Annual Fee
$395
Signup Bonus
75,000 Miles
Rating
4.9
Wells Fargo Active Cash Card
Rewards
2%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$200
Rating
4.9
U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card
Rewards
1% - 5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$200
Rating
4.8
Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Secured Credit Card
Rewards
1-3%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.8
The Owner’s Rewards Card by M1
Rewards
1.5% - 10%
Annual Fee
$95
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.8
American Express Gold Card
Rewards
1x-4x
Annual Fee
$250
Signup Bonus
60,000 Points
Rating
4.8
Journey Student Rewards from Capital One
Rewards
1%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.8
U.S. Bank Altitude Connect Visa Signature Card
Rewards
1x - 5x
Annual Fee
$95
Signup Bonus
50,000 Points
Rating
4.8
Discover It® Secured Credit Card
Rewards
1% - 2%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.7
Citi Premier Card
Rewards
1x - 3x
Annual Fee
$95
Signup Bonus
60,000 Points
Rating
4.7
Capital One Spark Miles for Business
Rewards
2x
Annual Fee
$95
Signup Bonus
50,000 Miles
Rating
4.7
Capital One Spark Cash Select - $500 Cash Bonus
Rewards
1.5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$500
Rating
4.7
Citi Custom Cash Card
Rewards
1% - 5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$200
Rating
4.7
Chase Freedom Flex
Rewards
1-5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$200
Rating
4.7
Petal 2 Visa Card
Rewards
1% - 1.5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.6
Synchrony Premier World Mastercard
Rewards
2%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.6
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
Rewards
1%-6%
Annual Fee
$95
Signup Bonus
$300
Rating
4.5
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
1.5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$200
Rating
4.5
BankAmericard® Secured Credit Card
Rewards
N/A
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
Jasper Mastercard
Rewards
Up to 6%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
Petal 1 Visa Card
Rewards
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
Capital One Savor Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
1-4%
Annual Fee
$95
Signup Bonus
$300
Rating
4.5
Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
Rewards
1 to 3 points
Annual Fee
$99
Signup Bonus
40,000 Points
Rating
4.5
Wells Fargo Reflect Card
Rewards
N/A
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
The Platinum Card® from American Express
Rewards
1x-10x
Annual Fee
$695
Signup Bonus
100,000 Points
Rating
4.5
Upgrade Visa Card
Rewards
1.5%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$200
Rating
4.5
Credit One Bank(R) Platinum Visa(R)
Rewards
N/A
Annual Fee
$99
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
TD Cash Credit Card
Rewards
1% - 3%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$150
Rating
4.5
U.S. Bank Visa® Platinum Card
Rewards
None
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
Hotels.com® Rewards Visa® Credit Card
Rewards
1 stamp
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
$250
Rating
4.5
Chime Credit Builder Visa® Secured Credit Card
Rewards
N/A
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
Deserve EDU Mastercard for Students
Rewards
1%
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
Capital One Platinum Secured
Rewards
None
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5
Citi Diamond Preferred Card
Rewards
N/A
Annual Fee
$0
Signup Bonus
None
Rating
4.5

How to Choose the Best Credit Card for You

Finding the best credit card for you is both an art and a science. To some extent, it’s about the numbers. You can look for cards with the lowest interest rates and fees or the highest rewards. But it’s also about matching the best credit card with your specific financial needs.

As a result, the top card will vary from one person to the next. You should consider your financial goals, such as earning rewards, paying down debt with a 0% offer, or just having an everyday card you can use. Also, consider your credit score. If you don’t know your score, there are plenty of ways to access your score for free.

Cash Back Credit Cards

For cash back cards, there are two approaches. You either carry one card with excellent rewards or multiple cards to get the most out of every purchase. The one-card approach is simple but doesn’t maximize your rewards. The multiple-card approach is a bit of a hassle, but you get the most cash back.

To maximize your cash, the Chase Freedom Flex and Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express mentioned above are two excellent options.

Balance Transfer Credit Cards

Finding the best 0% card for balance transfers is primarily about the numbers. You want a 0% offer that lasts as long as possible. And to the extent available, you’d prefer not to pay a transfer fee. That has become impossible today, as many balance transfer offers have left the market. Still, paying even a 3% balance transfer fee is better than paying a 15% interest rate if you’re carrying a balance on another credit card.

Travel Credit Cards

Travel cards represent a diverse universe of rewards. They include general travel rewards independent of a specific company, airline miles cards, hotel rewards cards, and even specialty cards. The “best” travel card depends on how you use the card and how you travel.

FAQs

How many credit cards should I have?

There’s no “right” answer here. The amount of cards you should have depends on what you use them for and your ability to pay them off monthly. If you travel by plane often throughout the year, a travel rewards card can get you great air miles. If you also travel by car or have a long commute, you might also choose a credit card offering high cash back for gas station spending. If you don’t want to keep track of multiple cards and remember which one to use where to get the most rewards, a basic everyday spending card might be your best option.

When is it time to get a new credit card?

If you have good or excellent credit, check if the card you’re currently using offers the same or better rewards and perks as the ones listed above. If you find another credit card that can beat yours and you haven’t applied for credit in the last six months, it might be time for a new credit card. Choose carefully though, applying for too many cards in a short period of time can be a reason to deny your application.

Are credit cards with annual fees worth it?

If you can get your money back in the form of cash back, paying an annual fee for a credit card is worth it. These cards usually come with additional perks including airport lounge access or travel credits. Before you commit to applying for the card, do the math and be sure you can easily earn that annual fee back by using the card.

Final Thoughts

I’ve monitored credit card offers since 2007 and gathered this information from a database of hundreds of cards. This article contains what I think are the overall best credit cards available today.

Please note this list is updated monthly, and offers are subject to change. If you’re just as keen about using the best credit cards as I am, be sure to revisit this page. I’m confident you’ll find one that works for you.

About Rob Berger

Rob Berger is the founder of allCards.com. He's written about personal finance and investing since 2007 and is the author of the highly acclaimed book, Retire Before Mom and Dad. He is a former litigation attorney in the securities field and the Founding Editor of Forbes Advisor.

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