If you're weighing popular mid-tier travel cards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and Bilt Obsidian Card (see rates and fees) are solid options.
These cards each have a $95 annual fee (see Bilt Obsidian rates and fees) and earn transferable points you can use to book flights and hotels.
However, how you earn and redeem those points differs significantly. The Chase Sapphire Preferred is an all-around points earner, while Bilt's program is a good choice for earning rewards on housing.
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