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Best Any Airline / Anytime Credit
Card
Capital OneŽ No Hassle Miles
(SM) Ultra - For
Professionals
Powerful earning power with
simplicity
We like this card because of its
powerful double miles on every purchase you make with
no caps on the number of miles you can earn.
You earn 2 miles for every dollar you
spend - with no special category restrictions. Capital
One reserves this card for customers
with excellent credit so it can offer the extra earning power. Regular mile
credit cards typically earn only 1 mile per dollar
spent.
Redeeming is simple. You just purchase the
flights you want on any airline using whatever website, travel
agency, or telephone number you choose. You can then go online
to your Capital
One account and select
points for redemption. You will receive a statement credit reimbursing the
charge for the flights. This gives you control over airlines,
times, and destinations with no blackout dates.
You can apply for the card at Capital One with
this link.
How much are my miles worth?
You will
generally earn the equivalent of 2% back on your purchases
when you redeem your miles for travel rewards. This is
substantially better than the 1-1.5% that is typical for cash
back credit cards with no category restrictions.
While you may sometimes earn better
returns with a hotel card or traditional miles card for some
business class or airline awards, they do involve an
additional level of complexity to redeem and plan. With the
Capital One card you get complete simplicity with a fair and
generous return.
You can apply for the card at Capital One with
this link.
You can earn valuable rewards with
limited spending
With Capital One you can earn rewards without
having to earn the full 25,000 miles required for a typical
airline credit card. With just 15,000 miles, or $7500 in
spending you can earn a flight worth $150, which is a 2%
rebate on your spending.
Saving you money when you
travel abroad
Capital One is one of the only
credit card companies that doesn't charge foreign transactoin fees, which can be as
high as 3% for purchases made outside the United States. Other cards
charge this mercilessly, and this automatic benefit can save
you hundreds of dollars while on vacation.
Best for people who
prefer simplicity and value
We think this card is best
for people who don't want to learn the tricks and rules of
airline and hotel point redemption. If your goal is to earn
miles for simple airline travel, and don't fly a lot on your
own, this is the right card for you.
You can apply for the card at Capital One with
this link.
People who
already earn a lot of points by flying may find higher return,
but slightly more complex redemption opportunities with
the Starwood
Preferred Guest American Express and Citi PremierPass Elite
MasterCard
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