Your Travel Credit Card Setup (Points + Bonus Perks)

Learn how you can build a travel credit card setup that earns more points and perks without overcomplicating your wallet. Smart Travel hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle break down how to choose the right mix of cards for everyday spending, transferable points, and premium benefits — plus what to add next if you already carry cards like Venture X and Amex Platinum. But first, they cover Bilt’s revamped card lineup and new “Bilt Cash,” American Airlines’ free high-speed Wi-Fi rollout, Alaska Airlines’ fleet and route expansion, and Starlux’s new long-haul aircraft. ✅ Subscribe to TravelNerd, our free newsletter, by January 30 for a chance to win a 1:1 travel rewards strategy coaching session (est. value $250). Learn more at https://www.nerdwallet.com/travel-newsletter-2?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_travel-newsletter-2 Card benefits, terms and fees can change. For the most up-to-date information about cards mentioned in this episode, read our reviews: Bilt Card From Wells Fargo: No Longer Available, but New Versions Coming https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/bilt-credit-card?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_011426_yt_desc_vid_edu_bilt-credit-card Wells Fargo Autograph® Card Review: Big Rewards, No Annual Fee https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/wells-fargo-autograph?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_wells-fargo-autograph Capital One Venture X Review: A Steal of a Deal Among Premium Cards https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/capital-one-venture-x?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_capital-one-venture-x American Express Platinum Review: Top-Notch Lounge Access, Big Credits https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/american-express-platinum?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_american-express-platinum Chase Sapphire Preferred Review: Strong Option for Travel Rewards https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/chase-sapphire-preferred?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_chase-sapphire-preferred Chase Sapphire Reserve Review: A High-End, High-Maintenance Card https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/chase-sapphire-preferred?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_chase-sapphire-preferred Chase Freedom Unlimited Review: A Potential One-Card Solution https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/chase-freedom-unlimited?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_chase-freedom-unlimited Chase Freedom Flex Review: Multiple Bonus Rewards Wrapped in One Card https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/chase-freedom-flex?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_chase-freedom-flex Citi AAdvantage Platinum Card Review: Worth the Fee for Airline Loyalists https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/citi-aadvantage-platinum?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_citi-aadvantage-platinum Capital One Savor Review: Foodie-Focused Rewards, for No Annual Fee https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/capital-one-savor?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_capital-one-savor Amazon Prime Visa Review: Perhaps the Ultimate Store Card https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/amazon-prime-rewards?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_amazon-prime-visa World of Hyatt Card Review: Lavish Benefits, Reasonable Cost https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/world-of-hyatt?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_world-of-hyatt-card Hilton Honors Aspire Review: Rich Rewards, Luxury Perks for a Price https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/hilton-honors-aspire?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_hilton-honors-aspire Atmos Rewards Summit Card: Perks as Rare as They Are Valuable https://www.nerdwallet.com/credit-cards/reviews/atmos-rewards-summit?utm_source=yt&utm_campaign=cm_organic_123099_yt_desc_vid_edu_atmos-rewards-summit-card