More Sense Than DollarsApril 02, 2026
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Credit Card March Madness: The Championship

The credit card bracket comes down to this. The six category winners from Episodes 1 and 2 go head-to-head in the championship round, and the Chase dominance throughout the bracket can't be ignored. We crown a winner in each category, then break down which card is actually best for you based on how you spend and travel. No single card wins for everyone, but by the end of this episode you'll know exactly which ones belong in your wallet.


Episode 3 Matchups:

  • Premium Cards: Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve
  • Everyday Cash Back: Citi Double Cash vs. Chase Freedom Unlimited
  • Flexible Travel: Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Amex Gold
  • Hotel Cards: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless vs. World of Hyatt
  • Airline Cards: United Explorer Card vs. JetBlue Plus Card
  • Business Cards: Chase Ink Business Preferred vs. Ink Business Cash


Spoiler Warning — Episode 3 Winners Below

  • Premium Cards: Chase Sapphire Reserve
  • Everyday Cash Back: Chase Freedom Unlimited
  • Flexible Travel: Amex Gold
  • Hotel Cards: World of Hyatt Card
  • Airline Cards: United Explorer Card
  • Business Cards: Chase Ink Business Preferred