These 8 welcome offers are stealing the spotlight in September 2026
Editor's Note
Rewards cards are frequently rolling out high-value welcome offers. If you're a travel enthusiast like us at TPG, it's likely you're keeping your eyes peeled for standout bonuses.
This month, we've compiled seven of our favorite cards with stellar offers right now. These range from top-tier business cards to cobranded options for your next trip — and you won't want to miss out on the value.
Plus, there are even more limited-time offers available, so don't stop your search here if none of these currently suit your needs.
Our favorite credit card welcome offers in September 2026
| Card | Welcome offer | Welcome offer value* | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening. | $4,100 | $795 | |
Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 175,000 bonus points after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.) | Up to $3,500 | $895 (see rates and fees) | |
Earn 200,000 bonus miles after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. | $2,400 | $650 (see rates and fees) | |
Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 100,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.) | Up to $2,000 | $325 (see rates and fees) | |
For a limited time, earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first five months from account opening. | $1,813 | $695 | |
Earn two domestic round-trip Delta Comfort Flight Certificates (valid for travel to the U.S. 48, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands) and 50,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. A 21+ day advance purchase is required; up to $80 per person in taxes and fees apply. Other restrictions apply. | Worth $600 in miles, plus the value of the two round-trip Delta Comfort flight certificates. | $650 (see rates and fees) | |
Earn $1,000 cash back after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first four months from account opening. | $1,000 | $0 | |
Earn $1,000 after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first four months from account opening. | $1,000 | $0 |
*Welcome offer value is determined using TPG's September 2026 valuations and is not provided or reviewed by the issuer.
Related: Easiest credit card welcome bonuses to earn
Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business
Chase's premium business card offers multiple benefits, including useful statement credits and travel perks.
Welcome offer: Earn 200,000 bonus points after spending $30,000 on purchases in the first six months from account opening.
Why we love it: TPG editor-in-chief Nick Ewen recently used half of his up to $500 in annual statement credits for The Edit properties for a two-night stay at the Park Hyatt Chicago.
With the recent changes to the World of Hyatt's award chart, the price of Nick's stay in points wasn't the best redemption. However, booking this property via Chase Travel℠ triggered the up to $250 in statement credits and counted as a loyalty-eligible stay, helping him requalify for Hyatt Globalist this year.
Note: The Edit statement credit is only eligible on prepaid stays of two nights or more.
Nick said the cherry on top was finding a lower rate directly through Hyatt and successfully using Chase's new price-match feature for select cardholders, which gave him another $50 credit.
To learn more, read our full review of the Sapphire Reserve for Business.
Apply here: Chase Sapphire Reserve for Business
American Express Platinum Card
The Amex Platinum is one of our favorite luxury travel cards thanks to its long list of useful benefits, including airport lounge access and valuable statement credits.
Welcome offer: Find out your offer and see if you're eligible for as high as 175,000 bonus points after spending $12,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.)
Why we love it: TPG credit cards editor Olivia Mittak finds solid value in the Amex Platinum's benefits. Specifically, Olivia enjoys receiving the up to $155 Walmart+ statement credit per calendar year (up to $12.95 monthly, plus applicable taxes) that covers the cost of a monthly membership when paying with the Amex Platinum (on one membership, subject to auto-renewal; Plus Ups excluded).
Walmart+ includes a complimentary Paramount+ subscription (separate enrollment is required), which allows her to avoid paying out of pocket for the streaming service.
She also uses the card's up to $300 Lululemon statement credit per calendar year at U.S. stores (excluding outlets) and online (allocated as up to $75 per quarter) and up to $400 Resy statement credit per calendar year (distributed as up to $100 per quarter; simply pay with your Amex Platinum at an eligible U.S. Resy restaurant; no reservation is required).
Enrollment is required.
To learn more, read our full review of the American Express Platinum.
Apply here: American Express Platinum Card
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business
The Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business is a premium business card for frequent Delta flyers who value lounge access and want help working toward Medallion status.
Welcome offer: Earn 200,000 bonus miles after spending $20,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership.
Why we love it: The card offers valuable benefits for frequent Delta flyers, including Delta Sky Club access (subject to eligibility and annual visit limits), an annual companion certificate and opportunities to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars toward elite status.
Cardmembers can also receive several statement credits that can help offset the card's $650 annual fee.
TPG editor-in-chief Nick Ewen particularly values the card's elite status and lounge benefits. "The additional MQD boost plus more Sky Club visits (on top of my personal card) ensure I have plenty of room to enjoy my regular flights with Delta."
To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business.
Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business
American Express Gold Card
The Amex Gold is one of our favorite credit cards for dining since it earns a stellar 4 points per dollar spent on purchases at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50,000 in purchases per calendar year, then 1 point per dollar spent thereafter.
Welcome offer: Find out your offer and see if you are eligible for as high as 100,000 bonus points after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. (Welcome offers vary, and you may not be eligible for an offer.)
Why we love it: Lyndsey Matthews, TPG's managing editor for points and loyalty programs, easily redeems up to $10 in monthly Uber Cash credits (up to $120 Uber Cash each calendar year)† and up to $10 in monthly dining statement credits (up to $120 per calendar year) with select partners (enrollment required) on her Amex Gold. She said she uses her dining statement credit with Grubhub "without even trying."
Plus, Lyndsey uses the Membership Rewards points earned with the card for solid redemptions. Last year, she booked one business-class flight and one premium economy ticket on Finnair by transferring 106,000 Amex points to British Airways Avios, which she then transferred to Finnair Plus.
To learn more, read our full review of the Amex Gold.
†Uber Cash will only be deposited into one Uber account when you add the Amex Gold as a payment method and redeem with any Amex card. Valid for U.S. Uber and Uber Eats orders.
Apply here: American Express Gold Card
Citi / AAdvantage Executive
The Citi / AAdvantage Executive is a strong option for frequent American Airlines flyers thanks to its Admirals Club membership and other useful day-of-travel perks.
Welcome offer: For a limited time, earn 125,000 bonus miles after spending $15,000 on purchases in the first five months from account opening.
Why we love it: In addition to Admirals Club access, the card offers several perks that can make traveling with American Airlines more rewarding.
Following a recent refresh, cardmembers can receive up to $500 annually toward American Airlines Vacations (two biannual statement credits of up to $250 each), up to $100 annually toward eligible inflight and Admirals Club purchases, automatic Omni Hotels & Resorts Champion status and Avis President's Club status. Enrollment is required for select benefits.
To learn more, read our full review of the Citi / AAdvantage Executive.
Apply here: Citi / AAdvantage Executive World Legend Mastercard
Delta SkyMiles Reserve
The Delta SkyMiles Reserve is Delta's premium personal credit card and is best suited for loyal Delta flyers who can take advantage of its travel benefits and perks.
Welcome offer: Earn two domestic round-trip Delta Comfort Flight Certificates (valid for travel to the U.S. 48, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands) and 50,000 bonus miles after spending $10,000 on purchases in the first six months of card membership. A 21+ day advance purchase is required; up to $80 per person in taxes and fees apply. Other restrictions apply.
Why we love it: The card offers valuable benefits for frequent Delta flyers, including Delta Sky Club access (subject to eligibility and annual visit limits), Centurion Lounge access, an annual companion certificate and an annual MQD boost.
Cardmembers can also receive several statement credits, including up to $200 each calendar year for eligible Delta Stays bookings, up to $240 per calendar year at eligible U.S. Resy restaurants (up to $20 per month) and up to $120 per calendar year with eligible U.S. ride-hailing providers (up to $10 per month). Enrollment is required for select benefits.
TPG principal spokesperson Clint Henderson has carried the card for years and values its status benefits and statement credits. "This card has been a workhorse in my wallet for years. I love the status boost, the MQD earning ability, the Resy and ride-hailing credits and the Delta Stays credit. Another perk is that it unlocks a discount on mileage awards, which has come in handy many times for me over the years."
To learn more, read our full review of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve.
Apply here: Delta SkyMiles Reserve American Express Card
Ink Business Cash Credit Card
The Ink Business Cash card earns a fantastic 5% cash back on the first $25,000 spent in combined purchases at office supply stores and on internet, cable and phone services each account anniversary year and 2% cash back on the first $25,000 spent in combined purchases on dining and gas each account anniversary year (then 1% back).
Welcome offer: Earn $1,000 cash back after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first four months from account opening.
Why we love it: TPG credit cards managing editor Giselle Gomez said she loves this card because it rewards expenses she'd be paying anyway.
Since her internet, cable and family cellphone bills are all on autopay, Giselle earns roughly 2,250 points a month by using this card and transferring its rewards to a card that earns transferable Chase Ultimate Rewards points.
She said the Ink Business Cash is one of the easiest cards for her to justify keeping long-term, especially since it doesn't charge an annual fee.
To learn more, read our full review of the Ink Business Cash.
Apply here: Ink Business Cash Credit Card
Ink Business Unlimited
The Ink Business Unlimited is a simple no-annual-fee business card that earns 1.5% cash back on every purchase.
Welcome offer: Earn $1,000 cash back after spending $8,000 on purchases in the first four months from account opening.
Why we love it: TPG contributing editor Matt Moffitt has held the Ink Business Unlimited for many years and appreciates its simplicity and flexibility.
"I've always appreciated how easy this card is to use. I don't have to think about whether a purchase qualifies for a bonus category — I simply know I'm earning at least 1.5% back."
Matt also pairs the card with his Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees), allowing him to combine his cash-back rewards with the points he earns from his other Chase cards and use them as transferable Ultimate Rewards points.
To learn more, read our full review of the Ink Business Unlimited.
Apply here: Ink Business Unlimited Credit Card
Bottom line
These offers can help you boost your transferable points and miles balance or unlock meaningful discounts on your next trip.
As always, be sure to factor in each issuer's unique set of application restrictions and ensure you can meet any spending requirements to earn the bonus.
But with so much value on the table, you won't want to miss out on adding one of these top credit cards (and its bonus) to your wallet.
Related: How to choose the best credit card for you
For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Amex Gold Card, click here.
For rates and fees of the Delta Reserve Amex, click here.