NerdWallet Announces Winners of Its 2025 Best-Of Awards
NerdWallet (NRDS) has announced its 2025 Best-Of Awards, recognizing top financial products across multiple categories. The comprehensive evaluation involved 44 expert journalists and subject-matter experts who analyzed over 1,000 financial products to select category winners.
The awards cover diverse financial sectors including Credit Cards, Personal Loans, Banking, Investing, Mortgages, Insurance, and Travel Rewards. Notable winners include Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card for Simple Cash Back, Discover for Best Personal Loan Overall, Ally Bank for Best Bank, Interactive Brokers for Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders, U.S. Bank for Best Mortgage Lender Overall, and Geico for Best Budget-Friendly Auto Insurance.
The selection process involved hundreds of hours of research, analyzing terms, rates, and rewards to identify products offering the most value to consumers. The Best-Of Awards aim to simplify consumer decision-making by providing trustworthy, objective, data-based recommendations.
NerdWallet (NRDS) ha annunciato i suoi Best-Of Awards 2025, riconoscendo i migliori prodotti finanziari in diverse categorie. La valutazione completa ha coinvolto 44 giornalisti esperti e specialisti del settore che hanno analizzato oltre 1.000 prodotti finanziari per selezionare i vincitori delle categorie.
Gli premi coprono vari settori finanziari, tra cui Carta di Credito, Prestiti Personali, Banche, Investimenti, Mutui, Assicurazioni e Premi di Viaggio. Tra i vincitori notevoli si trovano la Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card per il miglior Cash Back, Discover per il Miglior Prestito Personale in Assoluto, Ally Bank per la Miglior Banca, Interactive Brokers per il Miglior Broker Online per Trader Avanzati, U.S. Bank per il Miglior Mutuo e Geico per la Miglior Assicurazione Auto Economica.
Il processo di selezione ha comportato centinaia di ore di ricerca, analizzando termini, tassi e premi per identificare i prodotti che offrono il massimo valore ai consumatori. I Best-Of Awards mirano a semplificare il processo decisionale del consumatore fornendo raccomandazioni fidate, obiettive e basate sui dati.
NerdWallet (NRDS) ha anunciado sus Premios Best-Of 2025, reconociendo los mejores productos financieros en múltiples categorías. La evaluación integral involucró a 44 periodistas expertos y especialistas en la materia que analizaron más de 1,000 productos financieros para seleccionar a los ganadores de cada categoría.
Los premios abarcan diversos sectores financieros, incluyendo Tarjetas de Crédito, Préstamos Personales, Banca, Inversiones, Hipotecas, Seguros y Recompensas de Viaje. Los ganadores notables incluyen la Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card por el Mejor Reembolso, Discover por el Mejor Préstamo Personal en General, Ally Bank por la Mejor Banca, Interactive Brokers por el Mejor Broker Online para Inversores Avanzados, U.S. Bank por la Mejor Compañía de Hipotecas en General y Geico por el Mejor Seguro de Automóvil Económico.
El proceso de selección implicó cientos de horas de investigación, analizando términos, tasas y recompensas para identificar productos que ofrecen el mayor valor a los consumidores. Los Premios Best-Of tienen como objetivo simplificar la toma de decisiones del consumidor proporcionando recomendaciones confiables, objetivas y basadas en datos.
NerdWallet (NRDS)는 2025년 최고의 금융 제품을 선정하는 Best-Of Awards를 발표했습니다. 이 종합적인 평가는 44명의 전문가 기자와 주제 전문가들이 1,000개 이상의 금융 제품을 분석하여 각 카테고리의 수상자를 선정했습니다.
수상은 신용카드, 개인 대출, 은행, 투자, 주택 담보 대출, 보험, 여행 보상 등 다양한 금융 분야를 포괄합니다. 주목할 만한 수상자로는 간편한 캐시백을 위한 웰스 파고 액티브 캐시® 카드, 최고의 개인 대출로 선정된 Discover, 최고의 은행인 Ally Bank, 고급 거래자를 위한 최고의 온라인 브로커인 Interactive Brokers, 최고의 주택 대출 기관인 U.S. Bank, 예산에 친숙한 자동차 보험으로 선정된 Geico가 있습니다.
선정 과정에서는 수백 시간의 연구를 통해 조건, 금리 및 보상을 분석하여 소비자에게 가장 가치를 제공하는 제품을 식별했습니다. Best-Of Awards는 신뢰할 수 있고 객관적이며 데이터 기반의 추천을 제공하여 소비자의 의사 결정을 간소화하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
NerdWallet (NRDS) a annoncé ses prix Best-Of 2025, qui récompensent les meilleurs produits financiers dans plusieurs catégories. L'évaluation complète a impliqué 44 journalistes experts et spécialistes qui ont analysé plus de 1 000 produits financiers pour sélectionner les gagnants de chaque catégorie.
Les récompenses couvrent divers secteurs financiers, y compris Cartes de Crédit, Prêts Personnels, Banques, Investissements, Hypothèques, Assurances et Récompenses de Voyage. Parmi les lauréats notables figurent la Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card pour son cash back simple, Discover pour le meilleur prêt personnel global, Ally Bank comme meilleure banque, Interactive Brokers pour le meilleur courtier en ligne pour les traders avancés, U.S. Bank pour le meilleur prêteur hypothécaire global, et Geico pour la meilleure assurance automobile économique.
Le processus de sélection a impliqué des centaines d'heures de recherche, analysant les conditions, les taux et les récompenses pour identifier les produits offrant la plus grande valeur aux consommateurs. Les Best-Of Awards visent à simplifier la prise de décision des consommateurs en fournissant des recommandations fiables, objectives et basées sur des données.
NerdWallet (NRDS) hat seine Best-Of-Awards 2025 angekündigt, um die besten Finanzprodukte in verschiedenen Kategorien auszuzeichnen. Die umfassende Bewertung umfasste 44 Fachjournalisten und Experten, die über 1.000 Finanzprodukte analysierten, um die Gewinner in den einzelnen Kategorien auszuwählen.
Die Auszeichnungen erstrecken sich über verschiedene Finanzsektoren, darunter Kreditkarten, Privatkredite, Banken, Investments, Hypotheken, Versicherungen und Reiseprämien. Zu den bemerkenswerten Gewinnern gehören die Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card für einfaches Cashback, Discover als bester persönlicher Kredit, Ally Bank als beste Bank, Interactive Brokers als bester Online-Broker für fortgeschrittene Trader, U.S. Bank als bester Hypothekengeber insgesamt und Geico für die beste budgetfreundliche Kfz-Versicherung.
Der Auswahlprozess umfasste Hunderte von Stunden an Forschung, bei der Bedingungen, Zinssätze und Prämien analysiert wurden, um Produkte zu identifizieren, die den Verbrauchern den größten Mehrwert bieten. Die Best-Of Awards zielen darauf ab, die Entscheidungsfindung der Verbraucher zu vereinfachen, indem sie vertrauenswürdige, objektive und datengestützte Empfehlungen bereitstellen.
- Comprehensive market analysis covering over 1,000 financial products
- Rigorous evaluation process involving 44 expert analysts
- Enhanced brand credibility through objective product recommendations
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Annual awards are your shortcut to finding the best financial products this year
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NerdWallet’s Best-of Awards are yearly awards recognizing the best financial products available. Our Nerds, a team of seasoned journalists and subject-matter experts, researched 1,000+ financial products, narrowing down to just one winner per category — so it’s easy to choose the right one for you. This year’s awards highlight top picks across categories including Credit Cards, Personal Loans, Banking, Investing, Mortgages, Insurance and Travel Rewards.
“We know that consumers don’t always want to research dozens of financial products to find the best one. That’s why we created the Best-of Awards list – our Nerds do all of the work, so you don’t have to,” said Alison McCoy, Vice President of Brand Marketing at NerdWallet. “When you see a Best-Of Awards badge on a product, you know it’s a mark of excellence our Nerds stand behind.”
44 seasoned journalists and subject-matter experts worked on the 2025 Best-of Awards, using a comprehensive scoring formula to objectively evaluate financial products and choose winners that deliver the most value to consumers. The process involves hundreds of hours digging into the terms and fine print, assessing rates, and scouring rewards to identify this year’s winners.
“Our team dedicates hundreds of hours to researching and assessing financial products every year to make objective, data-based recommendations,” said Hanah Cho, Vice President of Content at NerdWallet. “These efforts culminate in the Best-of Awards, reflecting NerdWallet’s commitment to providing consumers with trustworthy guidance so they can make financial decisions with confidence.”
To see all of NerdWallet’s 2025 Best-Of Awards winners and to meet some of the Nerds behind the list, click here.
NerdWallet’s Best Credit Cards Winners for 2025:
- Best Credit Card for Simple Cash Back: Wells Fargo Active Cash® Card
- Best Credit Card for Bonus Cash Back: Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
- Best All-Purpose Travel Rewards Credit Card: Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
- Best Premium Travel Credit Card: Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
- Best Travel Credit Card With No Annual Fee: Wells Fargo Autograph℠ Card
- Best Airline Credit Card: United℠ Explorer Card
- Best Hotel Credit Card: Marriott Bonvoy Boundless® Credit Card
- Best Credit Card for College Students: Discover it® Student Chrome
- Best Credit Card for Building Credit: Discover it® Secured Credit Card
- Best Small-Business Credit Card: Chase Ink Business Unlimited® Credit Card
- Best Credit Card for Dining Capital: One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card
- Best Credit Card for Groceries: Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
- Best Credit Card for Entertainment: Wells Fargo Attune
- Best Credit Card for Gas: Citi Custom Cash® Card
- Best Balance Transfer Credit Card: Citi Simplicity® Card
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Best
0% APR Credit Card for Purchases: Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express - Best Credit Card for Streaming: Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express
- Best Credit Card for Online Shopping: Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express
NerdWallet’s Best Personal Loans Winners for 2025:
- Best Personal Loan Overall: Discover
- Best Personal Loan for Excellent Credit: SoFi
- Best Personal Loan for Good Credit: LightStream
- Best Personal Loan for Fair Credit: Upgrade
- Best Personal Loan for Bad Credit: Upgrade
- Best Personal Loan for Home Improvement: LightStream
- Best Personal Loan for Debt Consolidation Overall: LendingClub
NerdWallet’s Best Banking Winners for 2025:
- Best Bank: Ally Bank
- Best Credit Union: Alliant Credit Union
- Best Checking Account Overall: Discover® Cashback Debit
- Best Savings Account: UFB Portfolio Savings
- Best Money Market Account: Vio Bank Cornerstone Money Market Savings Account
- Best Bank or Credit Union for CDs : Ally Bank
- Best Bank or Credit Union for Branch Access: Chase
- Best Online Banking Experience: Discover Bank
NerdWallet’s Best Investing Winners for 2025:
- Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders: Interactive Brokers
- Best Online Broker for Beginning Investors: Fidelity
- Best Online Broker for IRA Investors: Fidelity
- Best Robo-Advisor for IRA Investors: Fidelity Go
- Best Robo-Advisor for Low-Cost Investing: Fidelity Go
- Best Robo-Advisor for Portfolio Options: Wealthfront
- Best App for Investing: Fidelity
NerdWallet’s Best Mortgages Winners for 2025:
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Best Mortgage Lender Overall:
U.S. Bank - Best Mortgage Lender for First-Time Home Buyers: Rocket Mortgage
- Best Mortgage Lender for Refinancing: Wells Fargo
- Best Mortgage Lender for Cash-out Refinancing: Rocket Mortgage
- Best Mortgage Lender for FHA Loans: Pennymac
- Best Mortgage Lender for VA Loans: Navy Federal Credit Union
- Best Mortgage Lender for Jumbo Loans: PNC Bank
- Best Mortgage Lender for Home Equity Lines of Credit: PNC Bank
- Best Mortgage Lender for Home Equity Loans: Discover Home Loans
- Best Mortgage Lender for Low Credit Scores: Rate
NerdWallet’s Best Insurance Winners for 2025:
- Best Budget-Friendly Auto Insurance: Geico
- Best Same-Day Term Life Insurance: Lemonade
- Best Pet Insurance for Comprehensive Coverage: ASPCA
- Best Budget-Friendly Homeowners Insurance: Travelers
NerdWallet’s Best Travel Rewards Winners for 2025:
- Best Hotel Rewards Program: Marriott Bonvoy
- Best Airline Rewards Program: Alaska Mileage Plan
- Best Hotel Chain: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
- Best Airline: Alaska Airlines
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