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American Express
Welcome bonus
Rewards
3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%)
3% cash back on gas at U.S. gas stations, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%)
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Citi
Welcome bonus
Rewards
4X AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases. After you spend $150,000 in purchases on your card in a calendar year, earn a total of
5X AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases for the remainder of the year.
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Chase
Welcome bonus
Rewards
2X miles per $1 spent on dining, including eligible delivery services
2X miles per $1 spent at office supply stores
2X miles per $1 spent at gas stations
2X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United® including tickets, Economy Plus®, Inflight food, beverages, Wi-Fi and other United charges
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Welcome bonus
Rewards
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Welcome bonus
Rewards
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Bank of America
Welcome bonus
Rewards
3% cash back in categories you choose: gas and EV charging stations; online shopping, including cable, internet, phone plans and streaming; dining; travel; drug stores and pharmacies; or home improvement and furnishings. Earn 3% and 2% cash back on the first $2,500 in combined purchases each quarter in the choice category, and at grocery stores and wholesale clubs, then earn unlimited 1% thereafter.
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Barclays
Welcome bonus
Rewards
2X AAdvantage® miles for every $1 spent on eligible American Airlines purchases.
Annual fee
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Welcome bonus
Rewards
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Chase
Welcome bonus
Rewards
2X points per $1 spent on internet, cable, and phone services
2X points per $1 spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare services
2X points per $1 spent on social media and search engine advertising
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Chase
Welcome bonus
Rewards
2X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United, including tickets, Economy Plus®, inflight food, beverages and Wi-Fi, baggage service charges and other United purchases
2X miles per $1 spent at gas stations
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Chase
Welcome bonus
Rewards
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Welcome bonus
Rewards
2X FlexPoints at most cell phone service providers.
2X FlexPoints on qualifying charitable donations. Choose from a wide range of eligible local, national and international charities.
2X FlexPoints for every $1 spent at gas and electric vehicle charging stations, office supply stores, or airlines — whichever you spend most on each monthly billing cycle.
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Discover
Welcome bonus
Rewards
5% Cashback Bonus at Target
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Welcome bonus
Rewards
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Welcome bonus
Rewards
up to 2.5% cash back on your first $10,000 of qualifying eligible purchases
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Bank of America
Welcome bonus
Rewards
**2X **points on dining and travel purchases
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