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Best credit card to use at Extended Stay America.
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Extended Stay America operates more than 600 budget long-stay hotels across the US, each room equipped with a full kitchen, dishware, and weekly housekeeping options, targeting business travelers, contractors, and relocating families who need stays of a week or longer. The chain also runs Extended Stay America Suites and Extended Stay America Premier Suites. ESA charges code as lodging/hotels on every credit card. Hotel-bonus cards earn full rate: Chase Sapphire Reserve at 4x direct, Capital One Venture X at 2x base, Amex Platinum at 5x prepaid.
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- #3FNBO5x points on travelAirlines, hotels, car rental, cruise lines, travel agencies, transit, taxis, tolls, and timeshares by merchant category code5.0%5x points
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- #6PenFed Credit Union4x points on travel4x with PenFed Honors Advantage (military or Access America checking); 3x otherwise4.0%4x points
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- #10Chase3x points on travel (up to $150,000/year, then 1%)Travel, shipping, internet/cable/phone, advertising on search engines and social media (combined $150,000/yr cap)3.8%3x points
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- #12American Express3x points on hotelsPurchases made directly with hotels3.6%3x points
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- #14Chase3x points on travelTravel other than Air Canada direct purchases, which earn 3x under the airlines category3.0%3x points
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- #18Navy Federal3x points on travelIncludes airlines, hotels, car rentals, ride-sharing, parking, tolls, museums, amusement parks, and golf courses3.0%3x points
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Last updated September 14, 2026