The Top Credit Card Spending Bonuses (updated March 10, 2016)
It has been just over a year since I last updated this list. With a few cancellations and changes since, I thought I’d give this list a nice little update.
I find that spending bonuses are very valuable, because it rewards big spenders with a benefit that helps offset an annual fee, which will reduce the urge for churning. Personally, I would actually like to see a lot more of these types of incentives with more credit cards.
For now it is pretty slim pickings, but there are some offers to watch out for: (sorted by highest annual fee)
American Express AeroplanPlus Platinum Card
- $499 annual fee (anniversary year of having the credit card)
- Spend $25,000 (per calendar year) to earn 1.5 miles for every $1 spent on all purchases (increase from 1.25 miles)
RBC British Airways Visa Infinite
- $165 annual fee
- Spend $30,000 year (calendar year) to receive 1 complimentary Companion Award Ticket/eVoucher
American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Business Credit Card
- $150 annual fee
- Spend $30,000 a year (anniversary year of having the credit card) to receive an automatic upgrade to Starwood Gold Preferred Guest membership
- Spend $40,000 a year (anniversary year of having the credit card) to receive a Free Weekend Night Award
American Express Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card
- $120 annual fee
- Spend $30,000 a year (anniversary year of having the credit card) to receive an automatic upgrade to Starwood Gold Preferred Guest membership
- Spend $40,000 a year (anniversary year of having the credit card) to receive a Free Weekend Night Award
MBNA Best Western Rewards MasterCard
- No annual fee
- Spend $10,000 a year (calendar year) to receive Diamond Status with Best Western Rewards
Am I missing any? Feel free to let us know in the comment section below!