10 Best Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses of 2026

This list is for people timing a new credit card around the biggest welcome offer available now. We read the current offer, spending target and annual fee on each issuer's own card page on November 10, 2026, and compared documented features and published fees; we did not apply for the cards. Rankozo weights value at 40%, features at 35% and ease of use at 25%. Value here means the size of the bonus against the annual fee and the spending needed, and ease of use reflects how hard the target is to reach. The price shown is the annual fee. Welcome offers change often, some are labeled limited-time, and approval and bonus eligibility depend on your credit and card history. American Express cards are not ranked because Amex shows welcome offers only after a personalized check, so we could not read a public figure.

1. 01Top value

   

   Capital One Venture Rewards

   9.0/10

   Capital One's $95 travel card that earns 2X miles on every purchase, with a limited-time welcome offer that adds a $300 travel credit to 75,000 bonus miles.

   Price

   $95annual fee

   $95 annual fee

   “Annual fee $95” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   9.4

   Features (35%)

   8.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.8

   Best forPeople who want the largest welcome package on a $95 card with a spending target most households can reach.

   Capital One's current Venture offer stacks two things: 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 in the first 3 months, and $300 to use on hotel and vacation rental bookings through Capital One Travel during the first cardholder year. Capital One describes the pair as more than $1,000 in travel value. That is the strongest first-year package we found on a $95 card, and the $4,000 target is $1,000 lower than the Chase Sapphire Preferred asks. After the bonus, the card earns a flat 2X miles on every purchase and 5X on hotels, vacation rentals and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, so there are no categories to track. The trade-offs are clear. The $300 credit only works inside Capital One's travel portal, the page marks the offer as limited-time, and there is no lounge access or airline perk. You can check eligibility on Capital One's site before applying with no impact to your credit score.

   • ✓Bonus miles plus a $300 travel credit in year one
   • ✓Flat 2X earning means no category tracking
   • ✓Eligibility check shows offers with no credit score impact

   • ✕Capital One labels the offer limited-time
   • ✕The $300 credit only applies to bookings through Capital One Travel
   • ✕No lounge access

   Annual fee:

   $95

   Welcome offer:

   75,000 miles after $4,000 in 3 months, plus $300 travel credit

   Everyday earn:

   2X miles on every purchase

   Foreign transaction fee:

   None

   Bottom line: The best welcome offer for most people right now: 75,000 miles plus a $300 travel credit on a $95 card. Apply while the limited-time offer is still on Capital One's page.

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2. 02

   

   Chase Ink Business Preferred

   8.8/10

   Chase's $95 business card that pays 3X points on travel, shipping, advertising and phone bills and carries a 100,000 point welcome offer.

   Price

   $95annual fee

   $95 annual fee

   “ANNUAL FEE $95” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   9.4

   Features (35%)

   9.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   7.6

   Best forBusiness owners and freelancers whose company spending can clear an $8,000 target in 3 months.

   For anyone with business expenses, the Ink Business Preferred has the biggest points bonus available for a $95 fee: 100,000 points after $8,000 in purchases in the first 3 months. That matches the Sapphire Reserve bonus at an eighth of the annual fee. After the bonus, the card pays 3X on the first $150,000 a year in combined travel, shipping, social media and search advertising, and internet, cable and phone services, which lines up with how many small companies spend. Chase also lists 5X total on Lyft rides through September 30, 2027, cell phone protection up to $1,000 per claim and primary rental car coverage for business rentals. The catch is the target. $8,000 in 3 months is more than many sole proprietors spend, and buying things you would not otherwise buy erases the gain. Chase also says the bonus may not be available if you have ever held this card, so past cardholders should look elsewhere.

   • ✓100,000 points for a $95 fee
   • ✓3X categories match common business costs
   • ✓Points earn Chase Ultimate Rewards, the same program as the Sapphire cards

   • ✕$8,000 spending target is the highest on this list
   • ✕Requires a business, which can be a sole proprietorship
   • ✕Chase may deny the bonus if you have ever had this card

   Annual fee:

   $95

   Welcome offer:

   100,000 points after $8,000 in 3 months

   Bonus categories:

   3X on up to $150,000 a year

   Card type:

   Business

   Bottom line: The best points bonus per dollar of annual fee if you run a business. Skip it if $8,000 in 3 months would require spending you had not planned.

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3. 03

   

   Chase Sapphire Preferred

   8.7/10

   Chase's $95 Ultimate Rewards card with a 75,000 point welcome offer and 3X on dining, gas and streaming.

   Price

   $95annual fee

   $95 annual fee

   “$95 annual fee” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.9

   Features (35%)

   8.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.4

   Best forPersonal card applicants who want Chase points and can spend $5,000 in 3 months.

   The Sapphire Preferred offer on Chase's page today is 75,000 points after $5,000 in purchases in the first 3 months, on a card that costs $95 a year. It is a strong, steady offer rather than a record one, and its value comes from the program behind it: Chase Ultimate Rewards points can go to airline and hotel transfer partners or pay for bookings through Chase Travel. After the bonus, the card earns 5X on Chase Travel, 2X on other travel and 3X on dining, gas stations, EV charging, top streaming services and online grocery. Chase's terms say the card is unavailable if you already have it open, and the bonus may not be available to people who held it before or opened many cards recently. Points take 6 to 8 weeks to post after you qualify. Compared with Venture Rewards, you need to spend $1,000 more and you get no first-year travel credit, but the earning rates on everyday spending are stronger.

   • ✓Points move to transfer partners instead of one program
   • ✓Everyday categories keep earning after the bonus
   • ✓Low $95 fee for a transferable points card

   • ✕$5,000 target is higher than the Venture Rewards offer
   • ✕Not available if you currently hold this card
   • ✕Chase may also weigh how many cards you opened recently

   Annual fee:

   $95

   Welcome offer:

   75,000 points after $5,000 in 3 months

   Dining earn:

   3X

   Bonus posting:

   6 to 8 weeks after qualifying

   Bottom line: A dependable 75,000 point offer on a $95 card with better everyday categories than its rivals. Pick Venture Rewards instead if you want the lower spend target and $300 credit.

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4. 04

   

   Marriott Bonvoy Boundless

   8.5/10

   Chase's $95 Marriott card, currently showing a 200,000 point welcome offer and a yearly free night award.

   Price

   $95annual fee

   $95 annual fee

   “ANNUAL FEE $95” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.8

   Features (35%)

   8.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.6

   Best forMarriott guests who can apply this week and spend $3,000 in 3 months.

   The Boundless page carries an Offer Ending Soon banner and a 200,000 point welcome offer after $3,000 in eligible purchases within 3 months, which Chase says is available this week only. That is the largest bonus number on this list and the lowest spending target among the travel cards here. Keep the currency in mind: Marriott Bonvoy points can only be used with Marriott and its partners, so 200,000 Bonvoy points are not comparable to 200,000 Chase or Capital One points. For people who already stay at Marriott hotels, the ongoing perks are useful: a Free Night Award every account anniversary at a property up to 35,000 points, 15 Elite Night Credits each year, automatic Silver Elite status and up to 17X total points at participating hotels. A separate offer through 6/30/2027 pays up to $100 in airline credits, $50 twice a year after $500 in airline purchases. If you see this list after the offer ends, check the current figure before applying.

   • ✓Largest bonus number on this list with a $3,000 target
   • ✓Annual free night can offset the $95 fee
   • ✓Elite night credits help toward higher status

   • ✕Chase marks the offer as this week only
   • ✕Points only work inside Marriott Bonvoy
   • ✕Free night is capped at a 35,000 point property and resort fees may apply

   Annual fee:

   $95

   Welcome offer:

   200,000 points after $3,000 in 3 months

   Offer timing:

   Labeled this week only on Chase's page

   Anniversary perk:

   Free night up to 35,000 points

   Bottom line: The biggest headline bonus right now with a low $3,000 target, but only worth it if you will stay at Marriott hotels. Confirm the offer is still live, since Chase says it ends this week.

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5. 05

   

   Citi Strata Premier Card

   8.4/10

   Citi's $95 ThankYou points card with 3X on air travel, restaurants, supermarkets and gas, and a 60,000 point offer.

   Price

   $95annual fee

   $95 annual fee

   “Annual fee - $95” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.6

   Features (35%)

   8.2

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.4

   Best forPeople who want transferable points with a $4,000 spend target and broad 3X categories.

   Citi's page currently offers 60,000 bonus points after $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months on the Strata Premier, which costs $95 a year. The bonus is smaller than the 75,000 on Venture Rewards and Sapphire Preferred, but the card's earning is broad: 3X on air travel, other hotel purchases, restaurants, supermarkets, and gas and EV charging, plus 10X on hotels, car rentals and attractions booked on cititravel.com. ThankYou points transfer to partners including American Airlines, JetBlue, Virgin Atlantic, Cathay and Eva Air. Once a year Citi takes $100 off a single hotel stay of $500 or more booked through Citi Travel. The fine print matters here. Citi says the new account bonus is not available if you currently have or previously had a Strata Premier or Citi Premier account, and that offers may vary in other places the card is shown. Copy the offer text before you leave the page.

   • ✓Five 3X categories cover most household spending
   • ✓Transfers include American Airlines
   • ✓No foreign purchase fee

   • ✕Smallest points bonus among the $95 transferable cards here
   • ✕Not available if you have or had a Citi Strata Premier or Citi Premier account
   • ✕Citi says the offer may vary by where you see it

   Annual fee:

   $95

   Welcome offer:

   60,000 points after $4,000 in 3 months

   Hotel benefit:

   $100 off one $500+ stay a year

   Foreign purchase fee:

   None

   Bottom line: A smaller bonus than the leaders, but five 3X categories make it a strong long-term card. Good pick if you already hold Chase and Capital One cards.

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6. 06

   

   Capital One Venture X

   8.3/10

   Capital One's $395 premium travel card with a 75,000 mile welcome offer, a $300 annual travel credit and lounge access.

   Price

   $395annual fee

   $395 annual fee

   “Annual Fee $395” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   7.8

   Features (35%)

   9.0

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forTravelers who want a premium card bonus and will use the $300 travel credit every year.

   Venture X currently offers 75,000 bonus miles after $4,000 in purchases in the first 3 months. That is the same bonus as the cheaper Venture Rewards, so the reason to pick Venture X is what happens after year one. Capital One gives a $300 annual credit for hotels, flights, vacation rentals and more booked through Capital One Travel, plus 10,000 bonus miles every year from the first anniversary, which Capital One values at $100 toward travel. If you use both, they cover the $395 fee. The card earns 10X on hotels and rental cars and 5X on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel, and 2X on everything else. Primary cardholders get Capital One Lounge access, and there is up to a $120 credit for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck. Capital One lists the credit level as Excellent, so applicants with thinner files may do better with Venture Rewards.

   • ✓Annual credit and anniversary miles offset most of the fee
   • ✓2X miles on all other purchases
   • ✓Lounge access for primary cardholders

   • ✕Same 75,000 mile bonus as the $95 Venture Rewards
   • ✕$395 fee is due in year one
   • ✕Credit level listed as Excellent

   Annual fee:

   $395

   Welcome offer:

   75,000 miles after $4,000 in 3 months

   Anniversary bonus:

   10,000 miles a year

   Travel credit:

   $300 a year via Capital One Travel

   Bottom line: A good premium card, but not the best bonus: Venture Rewards pays the same 75,000 miles for $95. Choose Venture X for the lounges and yearly credit, not the welcome offer.

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7. 07

   

   Chase Ink Business Unlimited

   8.2/10

   Chase's no annual fee business card with a $750 cash back welcome offer and 1.5% back on every purchase.

   Price

   Freeannual fee

   $0 annual fee

   “Annual Fee $0” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   9.0

   Features (35%)

   7.4

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.2

   Best forSmall business owners who want a large cash bonus with no annual fee.

   Chase's current Ink Business Unlimited offer is $750 cash back after $6,000 in purchases in the first 3 months, with no annual fee. That is the largest no-fee cash bonus we found and it costs nothing to keep. After the bonus, the card earns unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, and there is a 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months from account opening. Chase tracks the rewards as points, so cardholders with a Sapphire or Ink Business Preferred card can combine them. The restrictions are tighter than on the personal cards: the bonus may not be available if you have ever had this card or any other Chase for Business card without an annual fee. You also need a business to apply, though Chase business cards are open to sole proprietors. If your company can reach $6,000 in 3 months, this is a simple way to collect a cash bonus without adding a yearly cost.

   • ✓Biggest cash bonus on a $0 fee card here
   • ✓Flat 1.5% back needs no category tracking
   • ✓Intro APR helps spread a large first purchase

   • ✕$6,000 target in 3 months
   • ✕Requires a business
   • ✕Bonus may be denied if you have had any no-fee Chase business card

   Annual fee:

   $0

   Welcome offer:

   $750 cash back after $6,000 in 3 months

   Earn rate:

   1.5% on every purchase

   Intro APR:

   0% on purchases for 12 months

   Bottom line: The best cash welcome offer with no annual fee. Pair it with a Sapphire card if you want to turn the cash into travel points.

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8. 08

   

   United Explorer Card

   8.1/10

   Chase's United Airlines card with an 80,000 mile offer, a $0 first-year fee and a free first checked bag.

   Price

   $150annual fee

   $0 intro annual fee, then $150

   “$0 intro annual fee for the first year, then $150” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   No

   Value (40%)

   8.2

   Features (35%)

   7.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   8.4

   Best forUnited flyers who want a large miles bonus without paying a fee in year one.

   Chase's United Explorer page headlines its offer as Our Best Offer Returns, with up to 80,000 bonus miles. The breakdown is 70,000 miles after $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months plus 10,000 more after you add an authorized user in the same window. The first year costs nothing, then the fee is $150. For a welcome offer timed around a trip, that combination is attractive: a low spending target, no fee to pay up front and miles that can book United awards. The ongoing card includes a free first checked bag, Group 2 priority boarding, 2 United Club one-time passes a year and 9x total miles on eligible United flights. The limits are the usual ones for co-branded cards. United miles work with United and its partners only, and the full 80,000 depends on adding a second user. If you rarely fly United, the $150 fee from year two will be hard to justify.

   • ✓No annual fee in the first year
   • ✓$3,000 target is among the lowest here
   • ✓Bag and boarding perks have cash value on United trips

   • ✕$150 fee from year two
   • ✕Miles only work with United and its partners
   • ✕Full 80,000 requires adding an authorized user

   Annual fee:

   $0 first year, then $150

   Welcome offer:

   Up to 80,000 miles

   Spend target:

   $3,000 in 3 months

   Checked bag:

   First bag free

   Bottom line: The best fee-free first year for an airline bonus: up to 80,000 United miles on $3,000 of spending. Keep it only if you fly United enough to use the bag benefit.

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9. 09

   

   Chase Freedom Unlimited

   8.0/10

   Chase's no annual fee cash back card with a $200 bonus after only $500 in spending.

   Price

   Freeannual fee

   $0 annual fee

   “$0 annual fee” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

   Free plan

   Yes

   Value (40%)

   8.4

   Features (35%)

   6.8

   Ease of use (25%)

   9.2

   Best forPeople who want an easy bonus with a small spending target and no annual fee.

   Most welcome offers on this list ask for $3,000 to $8,000 in spending. The Freedom Unlimited asks for $500. Chase's current offer is a $200 bonus after $500 in purchases in the first 3 months, on a card with no annual fee. That makes it the easiest bonus here to earn without changing how you spend, and a sensible choice for someone whose monthly card spending would not reach a larger target. After the bonus, the card earns 1.5% on all purchases, 3% on dining and drugstores and 5% on travel bought through Chase Travel. There is also a 0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers, though a balance transfer fee applies. The bonus is small in absolute terms, so people who can reach $4,000 or $5,000 will get much more from Venture Rewards or Sapphire Preferred. Chase points collectors can still use it as a no-fee companion to a Sapphire card.

   • ✓Lowest spending target on this list
   • ✓No annual fee
   • ✓Long intro APR period

   • ✕$200 is the smallest bonus here
   • ✕Cash back, not transferable points, unless paired with a Sapphire or Ink Preferred
   • ✕Balance transfer fee applies

   Annual fee:

   $0

   Welcome offer:

   $200 after $500 in 3 months

   Base earn:

   1.5% cash back

   Intro APR:

   0% for 15 months

   Bottom line: The easiest welcome offer to earn: $200 after $500, with no annual fee. Pick a larger offer if your spending can reach a higher target.

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10. 10

    

    Chase Sapphire Reserve

    7.9/10

    Chase's $795 premium card with a 100,000 point welcome offer, lounge access and a $300 annual travel credit.

    Price

    $795annual fee

    $795 annual fee

    “$795 annual fee” Quoted from the pricing page, November 10, 2026.

    Free plan

    No

    Value (40%)

    7.0

    Features (35%)

    9.4

    Ease of use (25%)

    7.4

    Best forFrequent travelers who will use lounges and credits enough to justify a $795 fee.

    The Sapphire Reserve currently offers 100,000 points after $6,000 in purchases in the first 3 months, the largest Chase points bonus on a personal card. Chase frames this as $2,000 in value when the points are used for select flights and hotels through Chase Travel. The problem for bonus hunters is the $795 annual fee, plus $195 for each authorized user. Measured as bonus per dollar of fee, it ranks last on this list, and the Ink Business Preferred gives the same 100,000 points for $95 if you have a business. The Reserve earns its place through ongoing benefits: 8x on Chase Travel, 4x on flights and hotels booked direct, 3x on dining, a $300 annual travel credit, Chase Sapphire Lounges and more than 1,300 Priority Pass lounges with up to two guests, and a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS fee credit. It suits people who travel enough to use those perks every year.

    • ✓Joint largest points bonus among personal cards here
    • ✓Widest lounge access on this list
    • ✓Broad travel credit that applies to most travel purchases

    • ✕$795 annual fee, plus $195 per authorized user
    • ✕$6,000 spending target
    • ✕Same 100,000 bonus as the $95 Ink Business Preferred

    Annual fee:

    $795

    Welcome offer:

    100,000 points after $6,000 in 3 months

    Travel credit:

    $300 a year

    Authorized user fee:

    $195 each

    Bottom line: A big bonus on an expensive card. Get it for the lounges and travel credit, and choose the Ink Business Preferred or Sapphire Preferred if the welcome offer is your main goal.

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