{"id":261241,"date":"2023-07-28T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T12:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/?p=261241"},"modified":"2025-11-12T15:19:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T20:19:08","slug":"best-premium-travel-credit-cards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nomadicmatt.com\/travel-blogs\/best-premium-travel-credit-cards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Premium Travel Credit Cards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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When it comes to choosing a travel credit card<\/a>, most people balk at paying an annual fee, especially for the premium cards where the fees are $500 or more per year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I get that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, frequent travelers can easily recoup the cost of the annual fee with these cards, thanks to the host of benefits that premium cards offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most premium cards come with unlimited airport lounge access, free Global Entry or TSA PreCheck\u00ae, travel insurance, high welcome bonuses, higher points-earning capabilities than lower fee cards, and other perks, such as statement credits for travel, dining, or delivery \u2014 all of which help offset the annual cost of the card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means that having a premium card in your wallet makes your travel experience easier and more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you decide what card is best for you and your travel goals, here are my favorite premium travel credit cards:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n