Strategic credit card sign-ups can earn you $1,500+ in bonuses in your first year. Here are the best rewards cards available in April 2026.
Top Bonuses
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: 80K points ($1,000 value), $95 fee
- Amex Gold: 90K points ($900 value), $250 fee
- Capital One Venture X: 75K miles ($750 value), $395 fee
- Citi Premier: 80K points ($800 value), $95 fee
Apply for the Chase Sapphire Preferred first due to Chase's 5/24 rule (denies apps if you've opened 5+ cards in 24 months). Then add Amex cards since Amex doesn't count toward Chase's rule.
