{"id":21180,"date":"2023-06-04T22:00:42","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T22:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/04\/the-best-time-to-apply-for-these-10-popular-travel-credit-cards-based-on-offer-history-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-06-04T22:00:42","modified_gmt":"2023-06-04T22:00:42","slug":"the-best-time-to-apply-for-these-10-popular-travel-credit-cards-based-on-offer-history-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/04\/the-best-time-to-apply-for-these-10-popular-travel-credit-cards-based-on-offer-history-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"The best time to apply for these 10 popular travel credit cards \u2014 based on offer history &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Nothing is more disappointing than applying for a card, only to learn that you could have held out a bit longer to get a better welcome offer \u2014 especially since <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/get-higher-bonus-after-opening-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many banks won\u2019t match you to that better bonus after you\u2019ve already applied<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>It happens to the best of us. Of course, we all want to ensure we\u2019re finding the best offers, and the name of this game is timing. While it\u2019s impossible to predict if or when issuers will bring back these higher offers, it helps to know the context to make the best possible educated guess.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll look at <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 popular travel credit cards<\/a>, tracking their offers from the past several years. We\u2019ll also compare those offers to the current bonuses and provide insight into how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/most-lucrative-credit-card-bonuses-ever\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">consistently find the best welcome offers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"chase-sapphire-preferred-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Chase Sapphire Preferred Card<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.625%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/12\/Chase-Sapphire-Preferred_1_2022_CCHH.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is one of the most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/travel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel rewards cards<\/a> for three main reasons: affordability, flexibility and value.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, the issuer launched an unprecedented 100,000-point sign-up bonus lasting four months. Aside from this and some 80,000-point offers, the Sapphire Preferred\u2019s standard offer is a 60,000-point bonus, worth $1,200, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s latest valuations<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>May 2023 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>April to May 2023.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,600.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March to May 2023. (in-branch only).<\/td>\n<td>In-branch only: Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. Plus, earn an additional 10,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 total on purchases made in the first 6 months.<\/td>\n<td>$1,800.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June 2022 to March 2023.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>April to May 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,600.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>October 2021 to April 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June to October 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$2,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March to June 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening. Plus, earn a $50 statement credit on grocery store purchases.<\/td>\n<td>$1,650.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>November 2020 to March 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>September to November 2020.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,600.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March 2019 to September 2020.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>2017 to March 2019.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card:<\/strong> If you see an offer of 80,000 points on the Sapphire Preferred, you should jump on it. 60,000 points appears to be the standard offer these days.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-sapphire-preferred-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Chase Sapphire Preferred<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__XqB82\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 130 124\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"url(#a)\" r=\"62\"\/><mask height=\"124\" id=\"b\" maskunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" width=\"124\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"62\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#b)\"><circle cx=\"49.547\" 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offers throughout the calendar year, the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase-sapphire-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a> has remained much more stable over the years.<\/p>\n<p>This premium travel card first launched in August 2016 with a valuable 100,000-point welcome offer. Since then, the best offer we\u2019ve seen has been 80,000 points in late 2022.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>December 2022 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>October to November 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,600.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June to October 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>October 2021 to June 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June to October 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March 2017 to June 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>August 2016 to March 2017.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$2,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card:<\/strong> In terms of bonuses, 80,000 points might be the best you can hope for on the Sapphire Reserve these days, while an offer of 50,000 points is more common.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/chase-sapphire-reserve-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"the-platinum-card-from-american-express\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">The Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/09\/Amex-Platinum-2021_Lifestyle-Puerto-Rico.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">ISABELLE RAPHAEL\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of the most emblematic symbols of luxury is <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Platinum Card from American Express<\/a>, which has dominated the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-premium-travel-rewards-cards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">premium travel card market<\/a> for quite some time. Whilst it has an eye-watering $695 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>), its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximizing-amex-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual statement credits are worth over $1,500<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>November 2022 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards Points after you spend $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,600.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>January 2022 to November 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$2,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>July 2021 to January 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership. Plus, earn 10 points per dollar on \u201cShop Small\u201d purchases in the U.S. and at restaurants worldwide, on up to $25,000 in combined purchases, also in the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$2,000 (but up to $5,000 in additional value with the small-business and restaurant spending offer).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>November 2020 to July 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership. Plus, earn 10 points per dollar on U.S. gas stations and U.S. supermarkets, on up to $15,000 in combined purchases, also in the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,500 (but up to $3,000 in additional value with the gas stations and supermarkets spending offer).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>2017 to November 2020.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card:<\/strong> In general, aim to apply for this card only if its welcome offer tops 75,000 bonus points, and it should be a no-brainer at the 100,000-point mark, depending on the spending requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Although the chart above shows the publicly-available welcome offers, note that you may be targeted for a higher offer by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CardMatch tool<\/a>. Applicants have seen <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/amex-platinum-cardmatch-targeted-bonus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">125,000-point and 150,000-point offers<\/a> for the same amount of spending, so it\u2019s worth checking to see if you qualify for a higher bonus. Note that offers are subject to change at any time.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/amex-platinum-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Amex Platinum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"the-business-platinum-card-from-american-express\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">The Business Platinum Card\u00ae from American Express<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/American-Express-Business-Platinum.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Business owners should look at the Amex Platinum\u2019s business counterpart: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/the-business-platinum-card-from-american-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Business Platinum Card from American Express.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This card also has a $695 annual fee (see <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rates and fees<\/a>) but a slew of <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/maximizing-amex-business-platinum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business-friendly perks and statement credits<\/a> to help justify this ongoing cost.<\/p>\n<p>Note that the Business Platinum usually offers a huge payout of Membership Rewards points but requires a high amount of spending ($15,000 on eligible purchases in the first three months of card membership).<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date\u00a0<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>December 2022 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 120,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$2,400.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>October 2022 to December 2022.<\/td>\n<td>TPG exclusive offer: Earn 150,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$3,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>October 2021 to October 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 120,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$2,400.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>August to October 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$2,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>April to August 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 125,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$2,500.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>January to April 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 85,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,700.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March 2020 to January 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases with your card in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,500.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>September 2019 to March 2020.<\/td>\n<td>Earn up to 100,000 bonus points. Earn 50,000 points after spending $10,000 in the first three months of card membership and an extra 50,000 points after spending an additional $15,000 also within the first months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$2,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>2018 to September 2019.<\/td>\n<td>Earn up to 75,000 bonus points: 50,000 points after spending $10,000 in the first three months of card membership and an extra 15,000 points after spending an additional $10,000 also within the first months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,500.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>July 2017.<\/td>\n<td>Earn up to 150,000 bonus points: 100,000 points after spending $5,000 on eligible purchases with the card in the first three months of card membership and another 50,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 total in the first three months. Offer available by calling Amex.<\/td>\n<td>$3,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card:<\/strong> The standard offer you should aim for these days is at least 120,000 points. However, American Express sometimes sends targeted offers for 150,000 points and possibly 200,000 points.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/amex-business-platinum-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Amex Business Platinum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"american-express-gold-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">American Express\u00ae Gold Card<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Amex-Gold_2_WSmith.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">WYATT SMITH\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In October 2018, Amex rebranded the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express-gold-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Express Gold Card<\/a> to what we know it as today. The Amex Gold is one of the most <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/everyday-spending\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">popular everyday cards<\/a>, thanks to its large payout on U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/grocery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">supermarket purchases<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/dining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">restaurants<\/a> worldwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June 2022 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June 2022 (just for a few days).<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership<\/td>\n<td>$2,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>October 2020 to June 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,200.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March 2019 to October 2020.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 35,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 on eligible purchases in the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$700.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>October 2018 to March 2019.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 25,000 bonus points after spending $2,000 in the first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$500.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card:<\/strong> If you aren\u2019t targeted for a higher welcome offer, the current 60,000 welcome offer is great for the Amex Gold. But like with the Amex Platinum, you may be targeted for a <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/amex-platinum-cardmatch-targeted-bonus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">higher 75,000-point offer or as many as 90,000 points<\/a> through the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cardmatch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CardMatch tool<\/a> \u2014 and spending the same amount.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/american-express\/amex-gold-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Amex Gold<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/11\/Capital-One-Venture-X_2021_CCSL.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">JOHN GRIBBEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Say hello to the newest premium travel card. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-venture-x-rewards-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Venture X <\/a>has been a huge hit since its <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/capital-one-venture-x-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">launch in November 2021<\/a> \u2014 and the $395 annual fee is much easier on the wallet than some other cards on this list.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March 2022 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,388.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>November 2021 to March 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus miles when you spend $10,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,850.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card: <\/strong>As the Venture X is a newer card, predicting the long-term \u201cstandard offer\u201d is difficult. However, 75,000 bonus miles is the offer you can receive right now, down from the elevated offer from the card\u2019s initial launch.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-venture-x-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Venture X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/06\/NYC-FiDi_Capital-One-Venture_2_WSmith.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">WYATT SMITH\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/capital-one-venture\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card<\/a> is a classic <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/why-you-should-get-a-fixed-rate-rewards-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fixed-rate rewards card<\/a>, earning 2 miles per dollar on all eligible purchases (and 5 miles per dollar on hotels and car rentals booked through <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-travel-portal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Capital One Travel<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>The $95-annual-fee card has offered a couple of opportunities to earn up to 100,000 bonus miles, though that $20,000 spending requirement in the first year of account opening may be out of reach for some.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>May 2022 to now.<\/td>\n<td>75,000 bonus miles when you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,388.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>July 2021 to May 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,110.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March to July 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles: 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening, and an additional 50,000 miles after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,850.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>December 2020 to March 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,110.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>September to December 2020.<\/td>\n<td>Earn up to 100,000 bonus miles: 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months of account opening, and an additional 50,000 miles after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,850.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>2018 to September 2020.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$925.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card:<\/strong> 60,000 bonus miles was the standard offer for quite a while, so any offer above is one to take advantage of.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/capital-one-venture-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Venture Rewards Card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"citi-premier-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Citi Premier\u00ae Card<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2021\/07\/Citi-Premier_2021_CCSL_1.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">JOHN GRIBBEN\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Citi unveiled its best-ever welcome offer of 80,000 points for the Citi Premier in mid-2021. This tracks with the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/credit-card-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2021 trend of issuers offering large welcome bonuses<\/a> as travel and the overall economy rebounded in the second year of the pandemic. We saw this bonus return for the second half of 2022.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/citi-premier-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Citi Premier<\/a> (see<a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/citi-premier-card-rates-and-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> rates and fees<\/a>) has improved over the years, from no sign-up bonus in 2017 to a respectable 60,000-point offer for current applicants.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>January 2023 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,080.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June 2022 to January 2023.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,440.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>February 2022 to June 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,080.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>July 2021 to January 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,360.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June 2019 to July 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,020.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>October 2018 to June 2019.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$850.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>August 2018 to October 2018.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,020.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>February 2018 to August 2018.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$850.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>January 2018 to February 2018.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 30,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 in the first three months of account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$510.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>2017 to January 2018.<\/td>\n<td>None.<\/td>\n<td>N\/A<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on TPG\u2019s valuations and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card:<\/strong> The best time to apply for this card is when it offers 80,000 points or more.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/citi-thankyou-premier-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Citi Premier<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"delta-sky-miles-reserve-american-express-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.75%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/01\/New_Amex-Delta-Skymiles-Reserve_CCSL.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">WYATT SMITH\/THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As the top credit card in the Delta SkyMiles credit card family, the Delta SkyMiles\u00ae Reserve American Express Card typically offers more than just miles in its welcome offer. Applicants also can look forward to bonus Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) to help them toward <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/what-is-delta-elite-status-worth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">elite status with Delta<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March 2023 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$705.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>February 2023 to March 2023.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 90,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new card in your first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,269.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>November 2022 to February 2023.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$705.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>September to November 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 95,000 bonus miles after you spend $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,339.50.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>August to September 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card in your first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$705.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June to August 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new card in your first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,410.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>April to June 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card in your first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$705.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March to April 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new card in your first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$1,410.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>November 2021 to March 2022.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 50,000 bonus miles and 10,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new card in your first three months of card membership.<\/td>\n<td>$705.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>June 2021 to November 2021.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus miles and 20,000 Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs) after you spend $5,000 in purchases on your new card in the first three months of card membership<\/td>\n<td>$880.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card:<\/strong> Aim for a welcome offer of 80,000 or above. When you see that number, it\u2019s a good time to get the Delta SkyMiles Reserve.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/delta-reserve-amex-credit-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"ink-business-preferred-credit-card\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/03\/CHASE-INK-BUSINESS-PREFERRED-.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">THE POINTS GUY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We haven\u2019t seen much change in the welcome bonuses for the <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/ink-business-preferred-credit-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ink Business Preferred\u00ae Credit Card.<\/a> Both its original and current offers bring a lot of value to cardholders since <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">we peg<\/a> Chase Ultimate Rewards at 2 cents per point.<\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-3709662331 tpg-table has-sticky-left-column \">\n<div tabindex=\"0\" class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<table class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<thead class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Approximate date<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Offer<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<th class=\"jsx-3709662331\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Value*<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>March 2020 to now.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 100,000 bonus points after spending $15,000 in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$2,000.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"jsx-3709662331\">\n<td>November 2016 to March 2020.<\/td>\n<td>Earn 80,000 bonus points after spending $5,000 in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n<td>$1,600.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Bonus offer value is based on <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/monthly-valuations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TPG\u2019s valuations<\/a> and not provided by the credit card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>When to apply for this card: <\/strong>Any time this card offers at least 100,000 bonus points is a great time to apply.<\/p>\n<p>For more details, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase\/ink-business-preferred-card-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">full review of the Ink Business Preferred<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"jsx-3272990499\"\/><a id=\"should-you-wait-for-a-better-welcome-offer\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Should you wait for a better welcome offer?<\/h2>\n<p>After reviewing some of the welcome offers from the past, you may be tempted to wait until something better comes around. There are many good reasons to <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/wait-for-increased-credit-card-sign-up-bonus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wait for a better welcome offer<\/a>, but it\u2019s not always worth the wait.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some reasons why you might want to go ahead and get the card you\u2019re thinking about:<\/p>\n<h3>A better bonus may not come back<\/h3>\n<p>Some bonuses just never come back. The <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/credit-cards\/chase-sapphire-reserve\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a> hasn\u2019t<i> <\/i>repeated the 100,000-point sign-up bonus since its launch in 2016 \u2014 and we don\u2019t anticipate it will return.<\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re missing out on points from everyday spending<\/h3>\n<p>If you wait to apply for a card, you\u2019re missing out on thousands of points from your everyday credit card spending. That difference alone might make up for the better bonus you\u2019re holding out for.<\/p>\n<h3>You\u2019re planning an award trip now<\/h3>\n<p>If you have your sights set on traveling later this year or into next, you\u2019ll want to start accruing those points and miles now. After you hit a spending minimum, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-fast-banks-issue-rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it could take up to a couple of billing cycles for those points to hit your balance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/news\/cards-with-100k-point-bonuses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cards currently offering sign-up bonuses of 100,000 points or more<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>Only time will tell what new offers we\u2019ll see in the pipeline. Bookmark this guide so you can cross-reference a card\u2019s history when you see an offer that interests you.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on credit card bonus offers over time, see the following:<\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>For rates and fees of the Amex Business Platinum, click <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/apply\/the-business-platinum-card-from-american-express-rates-fees\/?tid=post\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Additional reporting by Emily Thompson and Ryan Smith.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-welcome-offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Editor\u2019s note: This is a recurring post, regularly updated with new information and offers. 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