{"id":173700,"date":"2025-06-09T15:00:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/09\/how-to-pick-the-right-travel-credit-card-for-you-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2025-06-09T15:00:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:00:34","slug":"how-to-pick-the-right-travel-credit-card-for-you-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/09\/how-to-pick-the-right-travel-credit-card-for-you-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to pick the right travel credit card for you – The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"


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If you’ve recently decided to get a travel credit card<\/a>, your next move should be whittling your list down to cards that best suit your spending and budgetary needs.<\/p>\n

With so many options on the market, it can be difficult to pick out what kind of credit card<\/a> will offer you the most value based on your habits. To help you make the best choice, follow these four simple steps.<\/p>\n

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Decide between a cobranded card or a general travel rewards card<\/h2>\n

First and foremost, you’ll want to consider the type of travel card<\/a> you want and the type of rewards you wish to earn. There are two main categories: cobranded travel credit cards and general travel rewards credit cards.<\/p>\n

Cobranded travel credit cards are affiliated with a particular airline or hotel and often come with brand-specific travel benefits. For airline cards<\/a>, that means perks like free checked bags, priority boarding and inflight discounts. Hotel cards<\/a> may include annual hotel credits or automatic hotel elite status.<\/p>\n

Since cobranded cards help you earn rewards within a specific travel program, they’re best suited for frequent travelers loyal to a particular brand, like United Airlines or Marriott.<\/p>\n

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