Starwood Preferred Amex Credit Card

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Platinum Credit Card from Capital One®

Starwood Preferred Amex Credit Card

Platinum Credit Card from Capital One®

The Starwood Preferred Guest Credit Card from American Express offers 25,000 bonus starpoints after you use your new ... Read more about Starwood Preferred Amex Credit Card

Platinum Credit Card from Capital One® has amazing reviews because of its zero annual fees, fraud protection and ac... Read more about Platinum Credit Card from Capital One®

Up to 5 Starpoints for every dollar of eligible purchases at participating Starwood hotels.
2 Starpoints for every dollar of eligible purchases on the Card at participating Marriott Rewards hotels.
1 Starpoint for all other eligible purchases.
Redeem Starpoints for free nights at any of Starwood's 11 distinct brands including St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, W Hotels, Le Méridien, Westin, Sheraton, Aloft, Element Hotels, Four Points by Sheraton, Tribute Portfolio and Design Hotels.

Use your Credit Card to increase your Credit Line using Credit Steps after paying your first 5 monthly payments on time.

Access to fraud coverage if your card is lost or stolen.

Access to CreditWise from Capital One allowing you to monitor your credit profile.

Pick your own monthly payment date and method.

Extended warranty on items you purchase with your card.

Rental insurance and 24-hour roadside assistance.

Travel insurance and 24-hour travel assistance.

Price protection - if you purchase a product with your credit card and find the same item to be cheaper at a different store, get reimbursed for the difference.

25,000 bonus Starpoints after you use your new Card to make $3,000 in purchases within the first 3 months

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$0 intro annual fee for the first year (then $95)

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