Rewards cards are frequently rolling out high-value welcome offers. If you’re a travel enthusiast like us at TPG, it’s likely you’re keeping your eyes peeled for standout bonuses.
This month, we’ve compiled six of our favorite cards with stellar offers right now. These range from top-tier business cards to cobranded options for your next trip — and you won’t want to miss out on the value.
Plus, there are even more limited-time offers available, so don’t stop your search here if none of these currently suit your needs.
Our favorite credit card welcome offers in November 2026
| Card | Welcome offer | Welcome offer value* | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ (see rates and fees) | Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening. | $4,100 | $795 |
| American Express Platinum Card® | Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 175,000 bonus points after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.) | Up to $3,500 | $895 (see rates and fees) |
| Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card | Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, receive a $300 credit to use on hotel and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel in the first cardholder year upon account opening. | $1,688 (including the Capital One credit) | $95 |
| United℠ Explorer Card (see rates and fees) | Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles: Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles after adding an authorized user in the first three months from account opening. | Up to $960 (including miles from adding an authorized user). | $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $150 |
| Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card | Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. | $800 | $550 (see rates and fees) |
| United Gateway℠ Card (see rates and fees) |
Earn up to 50,000 bonus miles: Earn 40,000 bonus miles after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles after adding an authorized user in the first three months from account opening. | Up to $600 (including miles from adding an authorized user). | $0 |
*Welcome offer value is determined using TPG’s November 2026 valuations and is not provided or reviewed by the issuer.
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Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business
Chase’s premium business card offers multiple benefits, including useful statement credits and travel perks.
Welcome offer: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening.
Why we love it: The Sapphire Reserve for Business combines premium travel perks with strong earning potential for business owners who spend heavily in some of its bonus categories.
For TPG founder Brian Kelly, the card’s earning potential on advertising purchases has been particularly valuable. “The Sapphire Reserve for Business has let me consolidate my spending and keep earning beyond those limits, which is a big deal for growing our TPG brand,” he said.
The card earns 3 points per dollar spent on social media and search engine advertising purchases (capped at $1 million in spending each anniversary year beginning Nov. 15), and Brian has also gotten significant value from its travel benefits. He has used The Edit to book luxury hotel stays with on-property perks such as daily breakfast for two and property credits, while also taking advantage of Chase’s Points Boost for select hotel and airfare redemptions.
To learn more, read our full review of the Sapphire Reserve for Business.
Apply here: Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business
American Express Platinum Card
The Amex Platinum is one of our favorite luxury travel cards thanks to its long list of useful benefits, including airport lounge access and valuable statement credits.
Welcome offer: Find out your offer and see if you’re eligible for as high as 175,000 bonus points after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.)
Why we love it: TPG credit cards editor Olivia Mittak finds solid value in the Amex Platinum’s benefits. Specifically, Olivia enjoys receiving the up to $155 Walmart+ statement credit per calendar year (up to $12.95 monthly, plus applicable taxes) that covers the cost of a monthly membership when paying with the Amex Platinum (on one membership, subject to auto-renewal; Plus Ups excluded).
Walmart+ includes a complimentary Paramount+ subscription (separate enrollment is required), which allows her to avoid paying out of pocket for the streaming service.
She also uses the card’s up to $300 Lululemon statement credit per calendar year at U.S. stores (excluding outlets) and online (allocated as up to $75 per quarter) and up to $400 Resy statement credit per calendar year (distributed as up to $100 per quarter; simply pay with your Amex Platinum at an eligible U.S. Resy restaurant; no reservation is required).
Enrollment is required.
To learn more, read our full review of the American Express Platinum.
Apply here: American Express Platinum Card
Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
The Capital One Venture Rewards is a straightforward travel rewards card that earns at least 2 miles per dollar on every purchase and gives cardholders access to Capital One’s airline and hotel transfer partners.
Welcome offer: Earn 75,000 bonus miles after spending $4,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, receive a $300 credit to use on hotel and vacation rentals booked through Capital One Travel in the first cardholder year upon account opening.
Why we love it: The Venture Rewards offers a simple earning structure and flexible redemption options for a reasonable $95 annual fee.
Cardholders earn at least 2 miles per dollar spent on purchases, so there’s no need to keep track of bonus categories. For potentially greater value, you can transfer your miles to Capital One’s airline and hotel partners.
TPG points and loyalty lead writer Katie Genter has held the Venture Rewards for years and values it for many of the same reasons. “I like the Venture’s straightforward earning structure, and the fact that it earns versatile yet valuable Capital One miles,” she said.
The current offer is particularly appealing because the $300 Capital One Travel credit comes on top of the 75,000-mile bonus, making an already strong offer even more rewarding in the first year.
To learn more, read our full review of the Capital One Venture Rewards.
Learn more: Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card
United Explorer
The United Explorer is a solid option for travelers who fly United several times a year and want valuable airline perks without paying a premium annual fee.
Welcome offer: Earn up to 80,000 bonus miles: Earn 70,000 bonus miles after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles after adding an authorized user in the first three months from account opening.
Why we love it: The Explorer offers several useful United benefits, including a free first checked bag for the cardmember and one companion (when the flight is purchased with the card), priority boarding and two United Club one-time passes each cardholder year.
TPG credit cards editor Olivia Mittak has held the Explorer for years and particularly appreciates how easy it is to get value from the card’s United-specific benefits.
“The biggest reason I tout the Explorer as often as I do is because of how easy it is to get meaningful value from it without needing to use merchant credits that may not fit your spending habits,” she said.
With a $0 introductory annual fee for the first year (then $150), the Explorer could be particularly appealing to travelers who regularly check bags or use United Club access.
To learn more, read our full review of the United Explorer Card.
Apply here: United Explorer
Hilton Honors Aspire
The Hilton Honors Aspire is a premium hotel card that offers valuable benefits for travelers who regularly stay at Hilton properties.
Welcome offer: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $6,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
Why we love it: The Aspire offers automatic Hilton Honors Diamond status, an annual free night reward and up to $400 in statement credits for eligible Hilton resort purchases each calendar year (up to $200 biannually).
For Carly Helfand, TPG’s director of site strategy, the free night reward and resort credits are among her favorite credit card benefits. Both she and her husband hold the Aspire, allowing them to take advantage of two sets of these benefits each year.
The card’s perks can help offset the card’s $550 annual fee, particularly for travelers who can redeem their free night rewards at high-end Hilton properties.
To learn more, read our full review of the Hilton Honors Aspire.
Apply here: Hilton Honors Aspire
United Gateway
The United Gateway is an entry-level United credit card that lets travelers earn MileagePlus miles without paying an annual fee.
Welcome offer: Earn up to 50,000 bonus miles: Earn 40,000 bonus miles after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Plus, earn 10,000 bonus miles after adding an authorized user in the first three months from account opening.
Why we love it: The Gateway offers a straightforward way to earn United miles on everyday purchases while avoiding an annual fee. It’s a strong option for occasional United flyers who want to build their MileagePlus balances but don’t need the more extensive travel benefits of the airline’s higher-tier cards.
TPG credit card writer Becky Pokora appreciates the card’s everyday earning opportunities: “I keep my card linked to my toll road and Parkmobile accounts, since it earns extra miles on local transit and commuting charges and defines those categories broadly,” she said.
Becky also uses the card for inflight purchases to receive a 25% statement credit on eligible purchases, another perk that adds value without an annual fee.
To learn more, read our full review of the United Gateway Card.
Apply here: United Gateway
Bottom line
These offers can help you boost your transferable points and miles balance or unlock meaningful discounts on your next trip.
As always, be sure to factor in each issuer’s unique set of application restrictions and ensure you can meet any spending requirements to earn the bonus.
But with so much value on the table, you won’t want to miss out on adding one of these top credit cards (and its bonus) to your wallet.
Related: How to choose the best credit card for you
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Hilton Honors Amex Aspire, click here.
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