Summary

Now that you know how powerful miles and points can be, let’s talk about the best travel credit cards to kickstart your journey. In this video, we break down our two all-time favorite beginner cards: the Chase Sapphire Preferred® and the Capital One Venture® card. These flexible earning cards are ideal for anyone starting out—and even better for those ready to level up their travel game.

Why These Cards?
Unlike co-branded airline cards (think United or Delta), these flexible cards earn transferable points—your golden ticket to maximizing value. You’ll learn why cards like the Sapphire Preferred and Venture are perfect for earning rewards that aren’t locked into just one airline or hotel program.

What’s in It for You?
You’ll get a side-by-side look at each card’s welcome offer, bonus categories, redemption options, travel benefits, and how they stack up when it comes to everyday spending. Spoiler: They both pack a ton of value with just a $95 annual fee and can easily earn you hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars in travel value.

Topics Covered:

• Why transferable points > co-branded miles
• Sapphire Preferred® vs. Venture® card comparison
• Welcome bonuses and earning potential
• Travel perks like TSA PreCheck credit, no foreign transaction fees, and more
• How to offset annual fees with real benefits
• Why most of our team carries one (or both!) of these cards

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