 TITLE: Is It Worth Paying an Annual Fee for a Credit Card? CONTENT: How Much Do Credit Card Annual Fees Cost?\n-----------------------------------------\nThe cost of a credit card's annual fee can vary greatly from one card to the next. Some credit cards have no annual fee, while others may charge $39 to $95 per year. Credit cards that come with premium benefits and travel perks may carry a much higher price tag of $250, $550 or even $995 per year.\nCards with higher annual fees may offer extra bells and whistles like access to an exclusive airport lounge, hotel upgrades and introductory rewards bonuses. In essence, you get what you pay for. END