Altitude Reserve vs Skypass Select

Altitude Reserve
$0/yr
7.0/10
VS

Skypass Select
$450/yr
6.0/10
Quick Answer
Altitude Reserve charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Skypass Select charges $450/yr with 1X base rewards. Altitude Reserve offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Altitude Reserve
Lower annual fee ($0 vs $450)
Rewards Earning
Altitude Reserve
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Altitude Reserve
0 benefits vs 0
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Altitude Reserve wins for most people
The $450 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Skypass Select wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for Skypass SelectRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Altitude Reserve
| Mobile wallet purchases (Apple Pay, Google Pay) | 5.0X |
| Travel & mobile wallet at 3X | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Skypass Select
| Korean Air purchases | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |