The Two Best AMEX Cards
Possibly Worth it
AMEX Gold
($250 Annual Fee. $150-$400+ in Value.)
Worth it if you...
1. Buy groceries for 3+ people AND
2. Dine out at least 10x per week
Hilton Honors Surpass
($150 Annual Fee. $100-$200+ in Value.)
Worth it if you...
1. Value free Hilton breakfast AND
2. Stay at Hilton hotels at least 4x / yr
AMEX Platinum
($695 Annual Fee. $400-$900 in Value.)
Worth it if you...
1. Fly at least once per month AND
2. Stay at a fancy hotel at least 1x / yr
Good Starter AMEX Cards (ie College Students)
AMEX Everyday Card
($0 Annual Fee)
Worth it if you...
1. Buy groceries for just yourself AND
2. Value points for domestic travel
Hilton Honors Card
($0 Annual Fee)
Worth it if you...
1. Value free hotels over flights AND
2. Stay at Hiltons a couple times a year
Only Good for the Sign Up Bonus ... Then Shred it
AMEX Green Card
($150 Annual Fee)
Sign-Up Bonus: 50-60k AMEX Points
Gets you 2 round-trip flights to Europe
Delta SkyMiles Gold
($0 Annual Fee for the first year. Then, $99)
Sign-Up Bonus: 60-70k Delta Points
Gets you 3-6 long US domestic flightsÂ
Terrible AMEX Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Bevy
($250 Annual Fee)
Gives Marriott Gold status
[Not even free breakfast]
Delta SkyMiles Reserve
($550 Annual Fee)
Delta Lounge Access +
1 free flight annually
AMEX Cash Magnet
($0 Annual Fee)
Only 1.5% Cash Back
[There are 2% CB options]
Delta SkyMiles Platinum
($250 Annual Fee)
Just a free checked bag +
1 free flight annually
Delta SkyMiles Blue
($0 Annual Fee)
No benefits and subpar signup bonus worth <$100
Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant
($650 Annual Fee)
$300 dining credit +
1 free hotel stay annually