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Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card vs SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards

Both are well-respected travel cards. The Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card comes from Cardless at $249/yr; the SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards from SoFi at $0/yr. Below: side-by-side specs, an opinionated verdict, and the FAQs people actually ask before applying.

Bottom line

If you're not sure you'll use premium perks, start with the SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards, its annual fee is significantly lower and the bonus values are similar. Upgrade later if you find yourself using the higher-tier benefits.

FeatureAvianca LifeMiles American Express Elite CardSoFi Everyday Cash Rewards
Annual fee$249$0
Sign-up bonusNot advertisedNone publicly advertised
Bonus value (est.)-$0
Min spend to unlock bonus-$0 in 0 mo
IssuerCardlessSoFi
Card categorytravel
Best earning category (Airline)3x1x
Transfer partnersNoneNone
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      Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card
      $249/yr ·
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      SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards
      $0/yr · None publicly advertised

      Editorial take: Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card

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      Common questions

      Which card has the bigger sign-up bonus, Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card or SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards?
      The SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards has a public bonus (None publicly advertised, worth roughly $0), while the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card doesn't advertise one right now.
      Is the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card's $249 annual fee worth it compared to the SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards?
      At $249/yr, the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card is in the mid-fee tier. Compare its specific perks (lounge access, travel credits, primary rental insurance) to the SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards's, pick the one whose perks you'll actually use.
      Can I have both the Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card and SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards?
      Yes, since they're from different issuers (Cardless and SoFi) 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 Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card or the SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards first?
      Get the one whose sign-up bonus you can hit comfortably without overspending. Avianca LifeMiles American Express Elite Card: no published min spend. SoFi Everyday Cash Rewards: $0 in 0 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.