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July 6, 2021

Points, miles credit cards can ease return to travel

  • Consider travel credit cards with steep annual fees only if the card's perks can offset the cost.
    • By MELISSA LAMBARENA
    NerdWallet

    As the COVID-19 vaccination era makes it safer to travel, many people who stayed home during pandemic shutdowns are vacationing again. Airport checkpoint numbers have increased about 20% from January through mid-June, 2021, compared with the same time frame in 2020, according to Transportation Security Administration data.

    Rewards like points and miles earned from a travel credit card can help you get to a long-awaited dream destination, especially as a new cardholder. Currently, there's no shortage of generous sign-up offers for those with good credit (a FICO score of 690 or higher), but before accepting one, consider whether a travel credit card aligns with your spending.


     
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