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Find which credit card maximizes your rewards at Virgin Atlantic.
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Capital One
Find which credit card maximizes your rewards at Virgin Atlantic.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Capital One
Find which credit card maximizes your rewards at Virgin Atlantic.
Rankings are generated by our algorithm based on earn rates, point valuations, fees, and benefits — not paid placement. We don't accept compensation to rank cards higher. How we rank
Capital One
Synchrony
Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Virgin Atlantic Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®Synchrony | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $99 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Navy Federal Flagship Rewards® CardNavy Federal | 2x Navy Federal Nrewards | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Virgin Atlantic Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®Synchrony | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $99 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Navy Federal Flagship Rewards® CardNavy Federal | 2x Navy Federal Nrewards | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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Amex
All 10 cards ranked by effective value per dollar.
| Card | Virgin Atlantic Rate | Effective Value | Annual Fee | Fee Offset | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 2x Venture Miles | 3.7¢/$ | $395 | $315 | visa |
| Virgin Red Rewards Mastercard®Synchrony | 3x points | 3.0¢/$ | $99 | — | mastercard |
| The Platinum Card from American ExpressAmex | 1x Membership Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $895 | $1,422 | amex |
| Citi Strata Elite℠ CardCiti | 1.5x ThankYou Points | 2.3¢/$ | $595 | $762.50 | mastercard |
| Capital One VentureOne Rewards Credit CardCapital One | 1.25x Venture Miles | 2.3¢/$ | $0 | — | mastercard |
| Fidelity Rewards Visa Signature CardElan Financial | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bilt Obsidian CardCardless | 1x Bilt Rewards | 2.0¢/$ | $95 | — | mastercard |
| Chase Sapphire ReserveChase | 1x Ultimate Rewards | 1.8¢/$ | $795 | $968 | visa |
| Navy Federal Flagship Rewards® CardNavy Federal | 2x Navy Federal Nrewards | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
| Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards Credit CardBank Of America | 2% cash back | 2.0¢/$ | $0 | $8 | visa |
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