{"id":8434,"date":"2024-09-05T18:03:56","date_gmt":"2024-09-05T18:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/the-best-credit-cards-for-digital-nomads-and-long-term-travelers\/"},"modified":"2024-09-05T18:03:56","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T18:03:56","slug":"the-best-credit-cards-for-digital-nomads-and-long-term-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelaffiliatewebsite.com\/mer\/the-best-credit-cards-for-digital-nomads-and-long-term-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"The best credit cards for digital nomads and long-term travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The right travel credit card<\/a> is important for any trip as it can earn points or miles and provide valuable travel protections<\/a>. But what if you travel for months at a time as a digital nomad?<\/p>\n

My husband and I have been living on the road as digital nomads for more than six years. We work remotely online while traveling with no permanent home base. So, I’m writing this piece from a prolonged, personal experience.<\/p>\n

Although every traveler values credit card benefits differently, this guide considers some of the cards that I believe are the best fit if you’re living the extended travel or digital nomad life.<\/p>\n

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The best cards for digital nomads and long-term travelers<\/h2>\n

First, the quick hit list of the best cards<\/a> for digital nomads and long-term travelers. I’ll get into the details below.<\/p>\n

The information for the American Express Green Card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Comparison of the best cards for digital nomads and long-term travelers<\/h2>\n
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Card<\/strong><\/th>\nWelcome bonus<\/strong><\/th>\nEarning rates<\/strong><\/th>\nAnnual fee<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nEarn 60,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n\n
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  • 10 points per dollar on Lyft rides (until March 2025)<\/li>\n
  • 10 points per dollar on Chase Dining\u2120 purchases booked through Ultimate Rewards<\/li>\n
  • 10 points per dollar on hotels and car rentals booked through Chase Travel\u2120*<\/li>\n
  • 5 points per dollar on flights booked through Chase Travel*
    3 points per dollar on all other dining and travel purchases<\/li>\n
  • 1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
$550<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Platinum Card from American Express<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEarn 80,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n\n
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  • 5 points per dollar for flights booked directly with airlines or with Amex Travel (on the first $500,000 spent per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar) and on prepaid hotels booked with Amex Travel<\/li>\n
  • 1 point per dollar on other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
$695 (see rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEarn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening.<\/td>\n\n
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  • 10 miles per dollar on hotels & rental cars booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\n
  • 5 miles per dollar on flights and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel<\/li>\n
  • 2 miles per dollar on all other purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
$395 (see rates and fees<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Citi Strata Premier Card<\/a><\/span><\/td>\nEarn 70,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in purchases within the first three months of account opening. A higher offer may be available through Citi.com.<\/td>\n\n
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  • 10 points per dollar spent on hotels, car rentals and attractions (excluding air travel) when booking through CitiTravel.com<\/li>\n
  • 3 points per dollar on air travel, other hotel purchases, gas stations, electric vehicle charging stations, restaurants and supermarkets<\/li>\n
  • 1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
$95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
American Express Green Card<\/strong><\/td>\nEarn 40,000 bonus points after spending $3,000 on purchases in your first six months of card membership.<\/td>\n\n
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  • 3 points per dollar on restaurants and travel, including transit<\/li>\n
  • 1 point per dollar on all other eligible purchases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
$150<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

*After the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually<\/p>\n

Now, let’s dive deeper into what each of these cards has to offer. All of the welcome bonus valuations below are based on TPG’s August 2024 valuations<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/h2>\n

The Chase Sapphire Reserve<\/a> is one of TPG’s favorite premium cards, thanks to its benefits and earning rates.<\/p>\n

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