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Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card vs Choice Privileges Select Mastercard

Both are travel travel cards. The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card comes from First Bank & Trust at $0/yr; the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard from Wells Fargo at $95/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

These cards are close on the fundamentals (similar bonus value, similar fee). The right pick depends on which category you spend the most in and which transfer partners best fit your travel goals.

FeatureBest Western Rewards Visa Signature CardChoice Privileges Select Mastercard
Annual fee$0$95
Sign-up bonusNot advertised60,000 bonus points
Bonus value (est.)--
Min spend to unlock bonus-$3,000 in 3 mo
IssuerFirst Bank & TrustWells Fargo
Card categorytraveltravel
Best earning category (Best_western_hotels)4x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
Headline benefits
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      Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card
      $0/yr ·
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      Choice Privileges Select Mastercard
      $95/yr · 60,000 bonus points

      Editorial take: Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card

      Editorial take: Choice Privileges Select Mastercard

      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or Choice Privileges Select Mastercard?
      Neither card has a publicly advertised sign-up bonus today. Watch for limited-time offers from each issuer.
      Is the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card's $0 annual fee worth it compared to the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard?
      The Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card has no annual fee, so the question is whether the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard's $95 fee is justified by its perks. If you'll use enough of the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard's benefits to clear $95 in value annually, it's worth it; otherwise stick with the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card.
      Can I have both the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card and Choice Privileges Select Mastercard?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (First Bank & Trust and Wells Fargo) the application rules don't conflict. Many points enthusiasts hold both, they pair well when one earns flexible bank points and the other earns a different currency.
      Should I get the Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card or the Choice Privileges Select Mastercard first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card: no published min spend. Choice Privileges Select Mastercard: $3,000 in 3 months. Pick the easier minimum spend if you're new to points; pick the larger bonus if you have planned big purchases coming up.

      Card details on this page reflect the most recent data we've verified against the issuer's own site. Sign-up bonuses and fees can change at any time, confirm the current offer on the issuer's page before applying.