If you haven’t reviewed your credit card lineup recently, June 2026 is a good time to check current welcome offers. New-card bonuses remain the fastest way to build points, miles or cash-back balances, but issuer rules often limit how often you can earn a bonus, and elevated offers can disappear quickly. Below is a condensed roundup of notable offers from major cards worth considering now. Note that offers vary by applicant and may change or expire.
Key offers and highlights
The Business Platinum Card from American Express
– Welcome offer: eligible applicants may see as much as 300,000 bonus points after $20,000 in purchases within three months (offers vary).
– Why consider it: very large potential bonus plus premium travel perks (airport lounge access, automatic Gold hotel status enrollment options).
– Annual fee: $895
American Express Business Gold Card
– Welcome offer: eligible applicants may see offers up to 200,000 bonus points after $15,000 in purchases in three months (offers vary).
– Why consider it: strong 4x earning in your top business categories each billing cycle (cap applies).
– Annual fee: $375
American Express Platinum Card
– Welcome offer: eligible applicants may see offers up to 175,000 bonus points after $12,000 in purchases within six months (offers vary).
– Why consider it: premium travel benefits, extensive lounge access and hotel elite perks that can offset the high fee for frequent travelers.
– Annual fee: $895
Chase Sapphire Reserve®
– Limited-time offer: earn 150,000 bonus points after $6,000 in purchases in the first three months. Time-sensitive: this offer ends June 15 at 9 a.m. ET.
– Why consider it: transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards currency, a $300 annual travel credit and strong travel protections.
– Annual fee: $795
Capital One Venture Business
– Limited-time accelerated offer: up to 150,000 bonus miles — 75,000 after $7,500 in three months plus an additional 75,000 after $30,000 in six months. Offer ends June 8.
– Why consider it: simple mileage-earning structure and travel credits for business travel.
– Annual fee: $95
American Express Gold Card
– Welcome offer: eligible applicants may see offers up to 100,000 bonus points after $8,000 in purchases within six months (offers vary).
– Why consider it: excellent earnings on dining and U.S. supermarket spend, plus useful dining credits to offset the fee.
– Annual fee: $325
Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite (Alaska Airlines)
– Welcome offer: 100,000 bonus points plus a 25,000-point Global Companion Award after $6,500 in purchases in the first 90 days, and a 50% flight discount code after account opening.
– Why consider it: premium Alaska benefits including lounge passes, free checked bags and priority boarding.
– Annual fee: $395
Graphite™ Business Cash Unlimited Card (American Express)
– Welcome offer: $1,500 in Reward Dollars after $50,000 in purchases within six months.
– Why consider it: straightforward cash-back structure (2% base, 5% on flights/prepaid hotels via Amex Travel) but requires heavy spending to earn the bonus.
– Annual fee: $295
United℠ Business Card
– Welcome offer: up to 110,000 bonus miles and 2,000 PQPs — 100,000 miles and 2,000 PQPs after $5,000 in three months, plus 10,000 miles for adding an authorized user in the first three months.
– Why consider it: useful United benefits for frequent United flyers, and PQP credit toward status.
– Annual fee: $150
Citi / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard®
– Welcome offer: limited-time 90,000 AAdvantage miles after $5,000 in purchases within four months.
– Why consider it: mid-tier annual fee with valuable airline perks like Admirals Club guest passes and a statement credit.
– Annual fee: $350
Bilt Palladium Card
– Welcome offer: 50,000 bonus points and Gold status after $4,000 in purchases within 90 days, plus $300 in Bilt Cash at approval.
– Why consider it: exceptional earning on everyday spend when choosing Bilt Cash and a $400 annual travel portal hotel credit split biannually.
– Annual fee: $495
Aeroplan® Credit Card
– Welcome offer: 75,000 Aeroplan points after $4,000 in purchases within three months.
– Why consider it: automatic elite status after account opening and traveler-friendly perks on Air Canada and partner airlines.
– Annual fee: $95
A few things to keep in mind
– Offers can vary by applicant and may be targeted; the bonus you see could differ from published maximums.
– Issuers often restrict how frequently you can earn a welcome bonus on the same product — check issuer rules and your own recent approvals before applying.
– Some elevated offers are time-limited; if an offer fits your plan, act before it expires.
– If you’re tracking Chase’s application rules (the “5/24” guideline), it’s usually wise to prioritize Chase cards if you’re under that limit.
Bottom line
Welcome bonuses remain an efficient way to stockpile rewards, but timing matters. Compare the spending requirements, fees and long-term value of the card’s ongoing benefits, then decide which offer makes sense for your travel or business goals. If you want help choosing between two cards, provide your travel habits, preferred airlines/hotels and spending patterns and I can recommend the best fit.