 TITLE: How a Credit Card Bonus Can Help You Pay for Travel CONTENT: Check Your Credit Before Applying for a Credit Card\n---------------------------------------------------\nMost of the best travel rewards credit cards with high intro bonuses require good to excellent credit. That generally means a FICO® Score☉ of 670 or higher, but each card issuer has its own criteria for creditworthiness.\nAs a result, the higher your credit score is, the better your chances of approval. Check your credit score and report to determine where you stand. If your score needs some work, take some time to review your credit report and look for areas where you can improve. It may take a while to achieve the credit score you want, but the effort can open up opportunities for bigger and better credit card bonuses and benefits. END