Best credit cards of 2026
Our picks by what you want from a card, from the cards we’ve reviewed in depth.
Our picks for earning travel and getting more out of trips, from a $95 first card to the most lounge access you can get. 7 picks.
The cards that earn the most where most budgets go: restaurants and grocery stores. 6 picks.
Simple rewards you can use as a statement credit, with no points to figure out. 6 picks.
For side businesses and small companies: the cards that earn the most on what businesses spend. 6 picks.
Free nights, elite status and credits at the hotel brands people stay with most. 4 picks.
For people loyal to one airline: free bags, priority boarding, lounge access and faster status. 5 picks.
Earn points on rent and mortgage payments without the card fee most landlords charge. 2 picks.
Cards with no foreign transaction fees, so you don’t pay up to 3% extra on every purchase outside the U.S. 5 picks.