Citi Custom Cash Card

Nearly 44% of Americans plan to use credit card rewards for summer travel, with average travel rewards cards offering over 35,000 initial bonus points. Experts recommend selecting cards aligned with travel habits and spending, such as the Capital One Venture Card and Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, while cautioning against prioritizing large sign-up bonuses without considering fees and interest rates.

Nearly half of Americans plan to use credit card rewards for summer travel, with experts advising careful selection of cards based on spending habits and travel needs. WalletHub's John Kiernan recommends cards like the Capital One Venture Card and Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, emphasizing the importance of evaluating annual fees, interest rates, and redemption flexibility to avoid debt.

A WalletHub survey found 44% of Americans plan to use credit card rewards for summer travel, with experts advising careful selection of cards based on travel habits and spending. Recommended options include the Capital One Venture Card and Chase Sapphire Preferred Card, while cash-back cards are suggested for less frequent travelers. Experts warn against prioritizing large sign-up bonuses without considering fees and interest rates.

Citi has stopped accepting new applications for the Citi Custom Cash Card, which offered up to 5% cash back on the highest-eligible spending category each month. Existing cardholders can still use the card, but it may not return with updated features. The U.S. Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card is suggested as an alternative with flexible bonus categories and a $250 sign-up bonus.