Premium cards boomed in 2025. 2026 will bring a K-shaped market, more experiential perks, growing mid-tier cards and steadier rewards despite fee pressure.

The U.S. Bank Shopper Cash Rewards® Visa Signature® Card is a top card for Walmart and Target purchases. Each quarter, you can earn 6% cash back on two retailers of your choosing (up to $1,500 in combined purchases), which can include Walmart and Target.

Save $750 or more on travel in 2026 with the right credit card. See three travel cards with valuable welcome offers and easy rewards.

Welcome bonus: Earn a $200 Bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening. New cardholders receive a 0% intro APR for 15 months from account opening on purchases and balance transfers.

Airport lounge access is one of the most valuable — and misunderstood — benefits tied to credit cards. Lounges offer a quieter place to wait, complimentary food and drinks, stronger Wi-Fi and, in many cases,

The rewards platform centered on housing payments, has launched Bilt Card 2.0—a suite of three new credit cards.

Bilt 2.0 credit cards offer 10% APR for first year and a new rewards system where everyday spending unlocks points on rent payments, according to CEO Ankur Jain.