Best cards for frequent US traveler?
I'm hoping the kind people here can give me some advice about a set of 2-3 CC cards I should be getting for both daily use, and my monthly business trips.
I make a business trip to the US every month, and while the company picks up the flight, I use a CC for the hotel, meals, taxi, etc while I'm down there. This is usually a bit over $1,000 US each month.
It makes my book-keeping easier if I can pay this off in USD as well (I have US bank accounts I pay from), and I probably can get US-based cards.
Obviously back in Canada I have the usual expenses as well, though higher than average restaurant expenses, I expect (mostly via DoorDash, if that's relevant).
I believe my income is sufficient to qualify for most things, so please don't rule out any options, nor do I mind annual fees if it's a net benefit.
Things I'm looking for in a set of cards:
Thank you for your suggestions!
I make a business trip to the US every month, and while the company picks up the flight, I use a CC for the hotel, meals, taxi, etc while I'm down there. This is usually a bit over $1,000 US each month.
It makes my book-keeping easier if I can pay this off in USD as well (I have US bank accounts I pay from), and I probably can get US-based cards.
Obviously back in Canada I have the usual expenses as well, though higher than average restaurant expenses, I expect (mostly via DoorDash, if that's relevant).
I believe my income is sufficient to qualify for most things, so please don't rule out any options, nor do I mind annual fees if it's a net benefit.
Things I'm looking for in a set of cards:
- Minimal hassle. I don't want to churn cards or jump through excessive hoops after receiving the card.
- No fees / extra costs for US purchase (as above, I believe this means ideally a US currency card)
- Cash Back
- The ability to download transactions into my finance app without waiting for monthly statements.
- Good travel insurance for when I go on vacation and get my own flights
- Minimal fees / extra costs for worldwide purchases during vacations
- Perks for my monthly trip, like airline status, lounge access, etc
- Perks for vacation trips
Thank you for your suggestions!
Last edited by Smite on Feb 2nd, 2018 2:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.