Credit Cards That Offer Free Checked Bags

• Earn 2X Miles on Delta purchases, at US Supermarkets and at restaurants worldwide, including takeout and delivery in the US
• Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases

• Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases and purchases made directly with hotels.
• Earn 2X Miles at restaurants worldwide including takeout and delivery in the U.S., and at U.S. supermarkets.
• Earn 1X Mile on all other eligible purchases.

• Earn 3X Miles on Delta purchases
• Earn 1X Miles on all other eligible purchases

A great card option for the casual flyer who loves Delta.

A middle-of-the-road option, this card also includes an annual Companion Certificate each card anniversary.

The top-of-the-line option, this card is great for Delta flyers who love to travel in style.

• Earn 2 miles per dollar spent on purchases at U.S. Shipping providers and at U.S. providers for Advertising in select media on up to $50,000 of purchases per category, per year. 
• Earn 2 Miles on every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta and on every eligible dollar spent at restaurants. 
• Earn 1 Mile on every eligible dollar spent on other purchases.

• Earn 1.5X miles* on eligible transit and U.S. shipping purchases, plus single eligible purchases of $5,000 or more. Terms and miles cap apply. *If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply. 
• 1 Mile on every eligible dollar spent on other purchases.

• Earn 1.5X miles on eligible transit, U.S. shipping, and U.S. office supply store purchases, plus all eligible purchases after you spend $150,000 in purchases on your Card in a year. If your purchase qualifies for a category that has a higher mileage accelerator, only the higher accelerator will apply.
• Enjoy 3x miles per dollar on Delta purchases.

This card has a pretty decent ongoing rewards earning rate.

The application fee credit for TSA PreCheck® or Global Entry (which includes TSA PreCheck) is a great perk of this card.

This card offers a very attractive Companion Certificate available on each year after your card renews.

• Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on dining, hotel stays and United® purchases. 
• Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases.

• 3 miles per $1 spent on United® purchases
• 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel, dining and select streaming services
• 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases

• 4 miles per $1 spent on United® purchases
• 2 miles per $1 spent on all other travel and dining
• 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases

• Earn 2 miles per $1 spent on United® purchases, dining, at gas stations, office supply stores and on local transit and commuting.
• Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on all other purchases.

It's rare to find an entry-level card that offers a first checked bag free.

A good option for a United loyalist.

This card is best for devoted United flyers.

In addition to its United perks, this card has a great earning rate on common spending categories.

• Up to $100 Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS fee credit
• 25% back as a statement credit on purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United-operated flights and on Club premium drinks when you pay with your Explorer Card
• Free first checked bag - a savings of up to $140 per roundtrip. Terms Apply.
• Enjoy priority boarding privileges and visit the United Club℠ with 2 one-time passes each year for your anniversary.

• Free first and second checked bags - a savings of up to $320 per roundtrip (terms apply) - and priority boarding
• Up to a $125 United® purchase credit and up to 10,000 miles in award flight credits each year - terms apply
• Earn up to 6,000 Premier qualifying points (500 PQP for every $12K you spend on purchases)
• Up to $100 Global Entry or TSA PreCheck fee credit
• Priority Boarding privileges for the primary cardholder and companions on the same reservation
• 25% back as a statement credit on inflight purchases of food, beverages and Wi-Fi on board United flights when you pay with your United Quest Card
• The primary cardholder who is also a Mileage Plus Premier® member and traveling on an award ticket can take advantage of Complimentary Premier Upgrades on United-operated flights when available
• Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance with reimbursement up to $1,500 per person and $6,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable passenger fares, if your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations
• Lost luggage reimbursement with up to $3,000 reimbursement for your checked or carry-on luggage that is damaged or lost by the carrier- also gives coverage to an immediate family member
• Trip delay reimbursement coverage up to $500 per ticket if your travel is delayed more than 12 hours or requires an overnight stay

• United Club membership with a value of up to $650 per year (worth more than the card's annual fee). You'll get access to United Club locations and participating Star Alliance affiliated lounges around the world.
• Global Entry, TSA PreCheck, or Nexus fee credit up to $100 every four years.
• Earn 25% back on United inflight purchases, including food, beverages, and Wi-Fi.
• Premier upgrades on awards tickets when you're traveling with one companion on the same reservation.
• Free first and second checked bags - a savings of up to $320 per roundtrip (terms apply) - and Premier Access® travel services
• 10% United Economy Saver Award discount within the continental U.S. and Canada
• Earn up to 10,000 Premier qualifying points (25 PQP for every $500 you spend on purchases)
• Access to the Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection with more than 1,000 properties, including hotels, resorts, lodges, and spas. Benefits include daily breakfast for two, free room upgrades, free Wi-Fi, and more.
• United Card events from Chase and United MileagePlus events.
• Avis President's Club enrollment with free two-car class upgrades, guaranteed availability, expedited service, and more.

• Receive a 5,000-mile "better together" bonus each anniversary when you have both the United℠ Business Card and a personal Chase United® credit card.
• Enjoy a free first checked bag - a savings of up to $140 per roundtrip (terms apply), 2 United Club℠ one-time passes per year, and priority boarding privileges.
• $100 United® travel credit after 7 United flight purchases of $100 or more each anniversary year.

• Earn 5x total points on flights when you purchase travel through Chase Travel (SM) after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually
• Earn 10x total points on hotels (excluding The Luxury Hotel & Resort Collection) and car rentals when you purchase travel through Chase after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.
• Earn 3x points on dining at restaurants, including eligible delivery services, takeout, and dining out. 
• Earn 3x points on other travel worldwide after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually.
• Earn 1x point per $1 spent on all other purchases.

• Earn 2X miles per dollar on every eligible purchase, everyday. 
• Earn 5X miles per dollar spent on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.

• Earn 5 points per dollar spent on flights booked directly with airlines or on AmexTravel.com (up to $500,000 per calendar year); and on eligible prepaid hotels booked at AmexTravel.com, including The Hotel Collection. 
• Earn 1 point per dollar spent on all other eligible purchases.

• 2 Miles per dollar on every purchase, every day. 
• 5 Miles per dollar on flights booked through Capital One Travel.
• 10 Miles per dollar on hotels and rental cars booked through Capital One Travel.

The annual travel credit is very flexible, making it useful for lots of travel expenses. 

This card may have a low annual fee, but it competes with the top luxury options on the market. 

The statement credits included with this card are the true showstopper.

An elevated version of its sibling, this card also offers access to some lounges.