Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more.
In addition to special welcome bonuses, credit card issuers frequently run amplified rewards rates and new promotions that allow cardholders to maximize benefits — but only for a limited time. These offers can allow you to more rewards than you'd typically earn on a purchase or take advantage of new money-saving perks.
With thousands of credit cards available, it can be hard to keep track of all these promotions, especially if you have multiple credit cards.
CNBC Select tracked down the best limited-time promotions currently offered.
Best credit card bonus offers and limited-time promotions
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American Express offers and promotions
- Exclusive limited-time discounts at dining, retail and travel merchants with Amex Offers. Current Amex Offers include discounts with JetBlue, Delta, Marriott Bonvoy, Best Buy and GoPuff. You have to opt-in to take advantage of the offers.
- Check out Amex refer-a-friend offers where you can earn bonus points, miles or cash back for referring a friend to an American Express card.
- Get access to exclusive entertainment events, ticket presales and preferred seating for concerts, sporting events and more in select cities.
- The majority of Amex cards offer a complimentary ShopRunner membership for free two-day shipping and free returns at over 100 stores.
Eligible Amex cards
- Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
- Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
- The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express
- The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express
- American Express® Green Card
- American Express® Gold Card
- The Platinum Card® from American Express
- The Business Platinum Card® from American Express
Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
Rewards
3% cash back at U.S. supermarkets (up to $6,000 per year in purchases, then 1%), 3% cash back at U.S. gas stations, (up to $6,000 per year, then 1%), 3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases, on up to $6,000 per year, then 1%. Cash back is received in the form of Reward Dollars that can be easily redeemed for statement credits.
Welcome bonus
Earn a $200 statement credit after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months.
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers, from the date of account opening
Regular APR
18.99% to 29.99% variable
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 3% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater.
Foreign transaction fee
2.7%
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
See rates and fees, terms apply.
Bank of America offers and promotions
- Exclusive discounts at dining, retail and travel merchants with BankAmericard Deals. You have to opt-in to take advantage of the offers.
- Complimentary museum admission during the first full weekend of every month at participating museums, such as The Museum of Modern Art in New York and The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh.
Eligible Bank of America cards
Chase offers and promotions
- Maximize rewards with Chase Dining: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Chase Sapphire Reserve® card members earn 10X total points on up to $500 on purchases made through Chase Dining. Eligible purchases include ordering takeout or delivery through Tock, making a prepaid reservation or joining a Virtual Dining Series experience.
- Complimentary Instacart+ membership: Several popular consumer Chase credit cards are offering three to 12 free months of grocery delivery via Instacart+. Some cards are also offering statement credits toward Instacart orders. You must register your card by July 31, 2024. More info here.
- Complimentary or discounted DashPass membership: Chase Sapphire Reserve® (free for a minimum of one year), Chase Freedom Unlimited®, and Chase Freedom® Student credit card (first three months free then a 50% discount for the next nine months). Activate by December 31st, 2024.
- Bonus rewards on Lyft purchases: Chase Sapphire Reserve® (10X), Chase Sapphire Preferred® (5X), Chase Freedom Unlimited® and Chase Freedom Student® (5%). Valid through March 31st, 2025.
- Chase Freedom Flex℠ and Chase Freedom Unlimited®: Check out the Chase Freedom cash-back calendar for 2023 for the quarterly bonus categories; once activated, cardholders can earn 5% cash back in those categories up to $1,500 each quarter, then 1%.
- Check out Chase refer-a-friend offers.
- Exclusive discounts at dining, retail and travel merchants with Chase Offers. You have to opt-in to take advantage of the offers.
- Get access to exclusive entertainment events, ticket presales and preferred seating for concerts, sporting events, and more in select cities.
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Eligible Chase cards
- Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®
- Chase Freedom Flex℠
- Chase Freedom Unlimited®
- Chase Freedom® Student
- Chase Slate Edge®
- Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card
- Ink Business Cash® Credit Card
- IHG® Rewards Premier Credit Card
- The World of Hyatt Credit Card
- Southwest Rapid Rewards® Plus Credit Card
- Southwest Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card
- Southwest Rapid Rewards® Priority Credit Card
- United℠ Explorer Card
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
Rewards
$50 annual Ultimate Rewards Hotel Credit, 5X points on travel purchased through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, 3X points on dining, 3X points on select streaming services and online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs), 2X points on all other travel purchases, and 1X points on all other purchases
Welcome bonus
Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®.
Annual fee
$95
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
21.24% - 28.24% variable on purchases and balance transfers
Balance transfer fee
Either $5 or 5% of the amount of each transfer, whichever is greater
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply.
Citi offers and promotions
- Exclusive discounts at dining, retail and travel merchants with Citi Merchant Offers. You have to opt-in to take advantage of the offers.
- Get access to exclusive entertainment events, ticket presales and preferred seating for concerts, sporting events, and more in select cities with Citi Entertainment.
Eligible Citi cards
Citi® Double Cash Card
Rewards
2% cash back: 1% on all eligible purchases and an additional 1% after you pay your credit card bill
Welcome bonus
None
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% for the first 18 months on balance transfers; N/A for purchases
Regular APR
18.99% - 28.99% variable
Balance transfer fee
For balance transfers completed within 4 months of account opening, an intro balance transfer fee of 3% of each transfer ($5 minimum) applies; after that, a balance transfer fee of 5% of each transfer ($5 minimum) applies
Foreign transaction fee
3%
Credit needed
Good/Excellent
See rates and fees. Terms apply.
Discover offers and promotions
- Discover it® Cash Back, Discover it® Balance Transfer, Discover it® Student Cash Back: Activate and earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 in combined purchases in rotating categories each quarter (then 1%). Check out the Discover cash-back calendar for 2023.
Eligible Discover cards
Discover it® Cash Back
Rewards
Earn 5% cash back on everyday purchases at different places each quarter like Amazon.com, grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations, up to the quarterly maximum when you activate. Plus, earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases - automatically.
Welcome bonus
Discover will match all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year.
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% for 15 months on purchases
Regular APR
16.99% to 27.99% Variable
Balance transfer fee
3% intro balance transfer fee, up to 5% fee on future balance transfers (see terms)*
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Good / Excellent
*See rates and fees, terms apply.
Capital One offers and promotions
- Check out Capital One refer-a-friend offers.
- Exclusive discounts at dining, retail and travel merchants with Capital One Offers. You have to opt-in to take advantage of the offers.
- Get access to exclusive entertainment events, dining experiences, ticket presales and preferred seating for concerts, sporting events, and more in select cities.
Eligible Capital One cards
Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
Enjoy up to 6 months of complimentary Uber One membership statement credits through 11/14/2024, 1.5% cash back on every purchase
Welcome bonus
Earn a one-time $200 cash bonus after you spend $500 on purchases within 3 months from account opening
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% intro APR for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
Regular APR
19.74% - 29.74% variable
Balance transfer fee
3% fee on the amounts transferred within the first 15 months
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply.
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
5 Miles per dollar on hotel and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, 2X miles per dollar on every other purchase
Welcome bonus
Earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening
Annual fee
$95
Intro APR
N/A for purchases and balance transfers
Regular APR
20.74% - 28.74% variable
Balance transfer fee
0% at the regular transfer APR
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply.
Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
5 Miles per dollar on hotel and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel, 1.25X miles per dollar on every purchase
Welcome bonus
Earn a bonus of 20,000 miles once you spend $500 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $200 in travel
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months
Regular APR
19.74% - 29.74% variable
Balance transfer fee
3% fee on the amounts transferred within the first 15 months
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply.
Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
10 Miles on hotels per dollar and rental cars, 5 Miles per dollar on flights when booked via Capital One Travel; unlimited 2X miles on all other eligible purchases
Welcome bonus
Earn 75,000 bonus miles once you spend $4,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
Annual fee
$395
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
21.74% - 28.74% variable APR
Balance transfer fee
0% at the regular transfer APR
Foreign transaction fees
None
Credit needed
Excellent
Terms apply.
Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
4% cash back on dining and entertainment, 4% on eligible streaming services, 3% at grocery stores and 1% on all other purchases
Welcome bonus
Earn a one-time $300 cash bonus once you spend $3,000 on purchases within the first three months from account opening
Annual fee
$95
Intro APR
None
Regular APR
20.74% - 28.74% variable
Balance transfer fee
3% for promotional APR offers; none for balances transferred at regular APR
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply.
Capital One SavorOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
Rewards
Earn 10% cash back on purchases made through Uber & Uber Eats, plus complimentary Uber One membership statement credits through 11/14/2024, 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases, earn unlimited 5% cash back on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel; Terms apply, 3% cash back on dining and entertainment, 3% on eligible streaming services, 3% at grocery stores (excluding superstores like Walmart® and Target®) and 1% on all other purchases
Welcome bonus
Earn a one-time $200 cash bonus after you spend $1,000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
Annual fee
$0
Intro APR
0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months
Regular APR
19.74% - 29.74% variable
Balance transfer fee
3%
Foreign transaction fee
None
Credit needed
Excellent/Good
Terms apply.
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For rates and fees of the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of the Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of the The Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of the The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of the American Express® Green Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the American Express® Gold Card, click here.
For rates and fees of The Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, click here.
For rates and fees of the Discover it® Cash Back, click here.
For rates and fees of the Discover it® Student Cash Back, click here.
For rates and fees of the Discover it® Balance Transfer, click here.
Information about the Chase Freedom Flex℠, Bank of America cards, Amex EveryDay® Credit Card, The Amex EveryDay® Preferred Credit Card from American Express, Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card, Citi Simplicity® Card has been collected independently by Select and has not been reviewed or provided by the issuers of the cards prior to publication.
