Owning a travel rewards credit card is necessary only if, well, you plan to travel. All of the rewards are specific to saving on future bookings or even saving on fees accumulated during travel. The Blue Sky from American Express® is a general travel rewards credit card, meaning you can book your flight on any airline, stay in any hotel and the value of your points are always the same. Rather than be restricted to one particular airline, this card allows for freedom and thus makes it one of the best travel cards to own.
An introductory offer of 0% APR on purchases for 12 months is offered on the Blue Sky from American Express® and the length of your intro period depends on your credit. The APR after the introductory period has expired is 17.24%-22.24% (Variable), again depending on your credit history and score.
The rewards program for the Blue Sky from American Express® is straightforward:
- Welcome Bonus: earn 7,500 points after you spend $1,000 within the first 3 months of Cardmembership - redeemable for a $100 statement credit.
- Flexible Ways to Earn: earn 1 point for virtually every dollar you spend on eligible purchases.
- Unlimited Travel Options: Travel with any airline, hotel, cruise, car rental and travel package - with no blackout dates.
- Flexible Bill Payments: pay your bill all at once or over time.
- No annual membership fee and 0% into APR on purchases for the first 12 months, after that, your APR will be a variable rate, currently 17.24%- 22.24%.
- Terms and Restrictions Apply.
The Blue Sky from American Express® is a good overall travel rewards credit card with no annual fee and great access to special events. To sign up or view more info, visit the secure application page for the Blue Sky from American Express®.
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Published or updated October 2, 2012.
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