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Travel · BW Bank

BW Sapphire Rewards Review

A sweet-spot travel card with elite-tier rewards, transferable points to 14+ partners, and meaningful travel protections — all at a manageable annual fee.

BW Score
4.9/ 5.0
Editorial rating · Updated monthly
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BW Sapphire Rewards
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At a glance

Annual Fee
$95
Rewards Rate
5x travel · 3x dining · 1x everything else
Welcome Bonus
80,000 points after $4,000 in 3 months
Intro APR
0% for 12 months
Regular APR
20.24% – 27.24% Variable
Recommended Credit
Excellent

Pros & cons

Pros
  • Industry-leading travel rewards multiplier
  • Points worth 25% more when redeemed for travel
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Comprehensive travel insurance included
Cons
  • $95 annual fee
  • Requires excellent credit

Who it's best for

Frequent travelers who want premium rewards without an ultra-premium fee.

How we rated this card

The BW Sapphire Rewards earned a 4.9 / 5.0 from BW editors. We weight rewards value (40%), fees (20%), APR & terms (20%), and cardholder benefits (20%). Our reviews are independent — issuers don't pay for ratings or placements.

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