The newly launched One Key™ Card (see rates and fees) and One Key+™ Card (see rates and fees) from Expedia offer strong earning rates and benefits for low annual fees — and right now, they’re valuable and easy-to-take advantage of. To avail welcome offers.
Let’s take a closer look at the two cards and what you can expect to get with each.
A key card
Annual fee: $0
Welcome offer: Earn $400 in OneKeyCash after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
Is it worth it?
It is important to note that OneKeyCash is not redeemable for cash and can only be used with Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo. However, the card comes with some good earning rates if you use that platform frequently.
With the One Key Card, you’ll earn 3% in OneKeyCash on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo; 3% in OneKeyCash at gas stations, grocery stores and dining; And 1.5% in OneKeyCash on other purchases.
Among other benefits, you’ll also get an automatic Silver Tier in the One Key Rewards program, which includes savings of 15% or more at over 10,000 hotels worldwide. You’ll unlock Gold status when you spend $15,000 or more per calendar year.
Apply here: A key card
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One Key+ Card
Annual fee: $99
Welcome offer: Earn $600 in OneKeyCash after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months.
Is it worth it?
Like the One Key Card, OneKeyCash rewards earned with One Key+ can only be used for travel on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo. You’ll earn 3% in OneKeyCash on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo; 3% in OneKeyCash at gas stations, grocery stores and dining; And 2% in OneKeyCash on other purchases.
This card comes with several benefits that outweigh its annual fee. You’ll receive up to $100 in statement credits toward Global Entry or TSA PreCheck and up to $100 in OneKeyCash each year on your cardholder’s anniversary.
You’ll also get automatic Gold status in the One Key Rewards program with savings of 20% or more at over 10,000 hotels worldwide. You’ll reach Platinum when you spend $30,000 or more per calendar year.
Apply at: One Key+ Card
The bottom line
If you frequent Expedia and its affiliate sites, one of these cards — possibly the One Key+ card — might be right for you.