Reward programs, cash back cards

Auto manufacturer reward credit cards: a car deal on wheels? -- Many of today’s credit cardholders aren't interested in just any old rewards -- they're holding out for perks that come in the form of brand-new, all-leather-interior, fully loaded, shiny status symbols to adorn their driveways. ... (more)

Retail rewards cards: Stores give points and more -- Department store credit cards used to offer one-time discounts. Now they offer a variety of ongoing rewards in an effort to build loyalty. ... (more)

Tips for comparing gas cards and escaping high fuel prices -- We'll help you cope with the rising cost of gas, beware pump-side scams and learn smart ways to finance fuel costs. ... (more)

Eight ways to get gift cards for less -- Use these techniques to pay less than face value or boost buying power of a gift card. ... (more)

Credit card rewards programs: Read the fine print to avoid pitfalls -- Cardholders must read the fine print to understand clearly how their credit cards programs work. ... (more)

Poll: Gas prices causing people to cut visits to family, friends -- More than half of Americans say they've cut down on visiting family and friends due to gas prices, a CreditCards.com poll reveals. ... (more)

Credit card travel tips -- From airline frequent flier miles to foreign currency conversion, know the rules of the road before you hit the road this summer. ... (more)

Business credit cards: 5 ways to avoid being stung -- Compared to business loans, credit cards are easy to get. But that makes them easy to abuse, too. Here are 5 ways to avoid getting stung. ... (more)

Small business is big business for credit card companies, lending institutions -- Small business is big business for credit card companies, lending institutions. ... (more)

Before picking a credit card, know your financial personality -- With the dizzying variety of credit cards today, it can be tough to choose. Knowing your financial personality can help sort it out. ... (more)

Extreme credit card limits -- One of the cardinal rules of responsible credit card usage is to apply for only as much credit as you need. A sizable group of consumers take a different approach: Apply for as much credit as you can get. ... (more)

Being 'green' with credit cards -- Opting out of paper credit card statements is one way to protect the planet for Earth Day. This collection of articles and interactive features contains environmentally friendly information about how to use credit cards to help save the planet. ... (more)

'Green' credit cards reward the environment -- This interactive feature contains information about numerous "green" cards, credit cards that use rewards points and money to benefit the environment. ... (more)

Airlines increase frequent flier sign-up bonus rewards for credit cards -- As lenders and airlines compete for the prized frequent flier demographic, credit cards are offering bigger and better airline mileage extras to woo new customers. ... (more)

Automobile gas cards popularity falls -- Fewer people are using one-company gas credit cards to buy gasoline for their cars. Drivers want the freedom to choose different gas and payment methods. ... (more)

Auto gasoline cards: Compare gas cards -- CreditCards.com reviewed terms and conditions for the top 29 gas credit cards and found more rewards, cash back, points and rebates -- and no annual fees. ... (more)

Credit card extreme rewards: Card issuers get creative to reward cardholders -- As the quantity and variety of credit card offers seem to expand like options on a Chinese food take-out menu, card issuers keep searching for new ways to capture and retain customers. ... (more)

Fed cuts rates; will your credit card bill fall, too? -- The Federal Reserve, as expected, slashed a key interest rate, but whether that cut will be passed along to individual cardholders depends on the bank, the card agreement and the credit standing of the consumer. ... (more)

529-linked credit cards help make college more affordable -- New credit cards link to 529 plans and function like cash-back credit cards, putting rebates into a college savings plan ... (more)

Credit card balance transfers -- This series of articles will help you figure out the best way to transfer and consolidate the balance of your debt. ... (more)

Use corporate credit cards wisely -- Used wisely, corporate credit cards can help you achieve career goals and reap personal perks. Used poorly, they can lead to a corporate freefall, or at least a drop of a few rungs. ... (more)

Balance Transfers: Learn how control your debt by consolidating it -- See how low interest balance transfers can help you pay off your debt more easily. ... (more)

6 tips for organizing gift, debit and credit cards -- Between gift cards, debit cards and credit cards, you can end up with a lot of plastic. Here are six organizing tips. ... (more)

Cure the debt hangover, shed credit card debt in '08 -- This set of articles will help you understand why you keep finding yourself in holiday debt, how to get out of this mess and how to prevent it from happening again next year. ... (more)

21 resolutions to beat credit woes and debt regret -- Minimize debt and maximize credit advantages in the coming year with these 21 credit and debt resolutions. ... (more)

Disclosures would increase on subprime credit card fees -- Subprime cards carry upfront fees that the Federal Reserve board contends are not clearly disclosed to customers. ... (more)

Regulation Z proposed changes for minimum payments -- Credit card companies and credit issuers would have to tell account holders how long it would take to repay loans if they make minimum payments. ... (more)

Regulation Z amendments would require changes in credit card terms -- Regulation Z amendments would require changes in credit card terms to be displayed in a table for easy reading. ... (more)

Rules for credit card periodic statement disclosures -- Under proposed federal rule changes, monthly credit card statements would include tables to clearly disclose fees, interest, purchases and other details. ... (more)

Credit card reform: The fine print of proposed changes to Regulation Z -- Regulation Z requires creditors to disclose all costs and terms before a new credit card's first use. However, according to the board, "Currently, there are few ... (more)

Regulation Z rules proposed for credit card fee disclosures -- Credit card companies would have to clearly disclose fees charged to credit cardholders. ... (more)

Regulation Z would require credit card APR disclosure rules -- Regulation Z would require credit card companies to clearly disclose APRs. ... (more)

Regulation amendments propose fixed rate credit cards -- Fixed credit card rates would actually be fixed under Regulation Z amendments. ... (more)

Reg Z proposes credit card notice of term changes to 45 days -- Changes in terms of credit card contracts would need 45 days' advance notice. ... (more)

'Regulation Z' overhaul to change credit card fine print rules -- The Federal Reserve Board has proposed the most sweeping changes in nearly 30 years to credit card disclosure rules, known as Regulation Z. ... (more)

How the public feels about Regulation Z proposed changes to credit card disclosure rules -- Comments from consumers, credit grantors, payment processors and others on proposed changes to credit card disclosure rules ... (more)

Charge card used for charitable giving yields rewards -- Charge cards can serve as a way to fund your favorite charities and non-profit organizations. ... (more)

Reward options for business credit cards: miles, rewards, cash back -- Business credit cards used to be plain-vanilla, no-frills cards that served only as a way to separate business spending from personal spending. Look how they've grown. ... (more)

Reward options for business credit cards – miles, rewards and cash back -- Business credit cards used to be plain-vanilla, no-frills cards that served only as a way to separate business spending from personal spending. Now business credit cards offer as many reward options as personal credit cards. ... (more)

New programs encourage paying your mortgage via credit card -- Experts say these programs can work for the well-heeled, but for most, putting a house on cards is as financially flimsy as a house of cards. ... (more)

A CreditCards.com survey of airline blackout dates -- CreditCards.com survey finds few formal blackout dates, but some restrictions still apply. ... (more)

Despite 'no-blackout' promises, fliers' freebies limited -- This is the season when frequent fliers' expectations crash headlong into airline realities. While most card issuers assure their rewards-seekers that there are no blackout ... (more)

Best credit card for customer satisfaction determined through survey -- According to the 2007Credit Card Satisfaction survey, AmEx provides the highest customer satisfaction. Read more at CreditCards.com. ... (more)

Bail yourself out of jail -- with a credit card -- The difference between spending a night in jail and getting out on bail may depend on whether your wallet contains a credit card. ... (more)

Are you ready for some football credit cards? -- Sports-related credit cards have long let college fans tout their loyalties to their beloved Sooners, Buckeyes, Trojans or Ducks. Now, plastic for the sports nut ... (more)

CreditCards.com editorial corrections policy -- CreditCards.com strives to publish accurate information. If you believe we have published something in error or wish to comment on an article, please e-mail us at editors@CreditCards.com. ... (more)

'Experiential' rewards let credit cardholders live out dreams -- Once your credit card earns you a suborbital space flight, those airline miles no longer have the same cachet. And after a putting tip from ... (more)

Lay down your cards: Anthony Adams -- Anthony Adams vowed that he was done with credit cards after holding a part-time telemarketing job selling Visa Platinum cards. "I saw how aggressive the ... (more)

6 steps to minimize debt, maximize credit card rewards -- Reward credit cards can be a great tool. They allow consumers to earn points on charges than can be turned into perks such as cash ... (more)

Clear from American Express -- Close your eyes and imagine a credit card with no fees. Picture it: never paying an annual fee, no fees charged for making payments late ... (more)

Discover Card makes summer even better -- Discover credit card users will enjoy an even better summer, since Discover Card is allowing them to sign up for a 5 percent Cashback Bonus ... (more)

ESPN Total Access Visa Credit Card -- As sports fans know, ESPN is synonymous with round-the-clock television sports programming. Now those same fans who cheer their favorite teams on ESPN can carry ... (more)

Higher gas prices bump pump limits -- Higher gas prices have credit card users bumping up against limits on pay-at-the-pump charge amounts. ... (more)

Avoid rewards credit card pitfalls -- The perks provided by a rewards credit card, including cash back, can be outweighed by pitfalls consumers should avoid. ... (more)

Store credit cards offering rewards focus on customer loyalty -- Customer loyalty has store credit cards fine tuning reward programs for valued shoppers. ... (more)

Sotheby's credit card program offers rewards cards -- The new Sotheby credit card program allows individuals to earn points toward goods and services including museum donations. ... (more)

Airline reward credit card programs increasing popularity -- Recent trends show increasing preference for an airline reward credit card over cash back cards. ... (more)

The new Bank of America MLB Extra Bases credit card lets cardholders earn points that can be redeemed for baseball-related rewards -- The new Bank of America MLB Extra Bases credit card lets cardholders earn points that can be redeemed for baseball-related rewards. ... (more)

Credit Card reward program - Earn points for home improvement projects -- Start earning credit card reward points when making purchases for your next home improvement project. ... (more)

Making rewards credit cards, saving work together -- Picking the rewards credit card with the best perks can be an easier way for consumers to save than by manipulating their cash flow. ... (more)

Bank of America to offer "green" credit card -- Bank of America plans to offer eco-friendly credit cards later in 2007 as part of a $20 billion environmental program. ... (more)

Business Reward Credit Card: Helps you earn rewards faster -- Read how a business reward credit card can earn you free flights and other perks. ... (more)

MasterCard Credit Card: Change in fee structure, but retailers protest -- Retailers are protesting the planned changes to the MasterCard credit card reward program. ... (more)

Capital One credit card offers straightforward cash back program -- The Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards credit card offers a more straightforward cash back program than some other credit cards. ... (more)

The PetRewards Platinum Plus Visa Credit Card will make both pets and their families happy -- Learn how the PetRewards Visa credit card can help earn discounts on pet food, services, and shelter donations. ... (more)

Visa Credit Cards Rewards: Earn points toward financial rewards -- You can earn points for future purchases with Visa credit cards rewards. ... (more)

Wyndham Rewards Mastercard: Earn free stays at hotels -- PRESS RELEASE: Start using the Wyndham Rewards Mastercard, and earn free nights at hotels ... (more)

Discover business card 2007 giveaway -- The Discover Business Card $50,000 Sweepstakes ended in 2007. ... (more)

Mileage credit card rewards: How to use your points before they expire -- With new expiration guidelines, consumers should watch their mileage credit card points carefully. ... (more)

Capital One No Hassle Cash Rewards Card Now Available -- Press release ... (more)

Credit card reward points could disappear without notice -- Don't sit on points too long. Rewards programs, while popular, last only as long as the company says they do. ... (more)

Charity Credit Card: Donate your credit card rewards to worthy causes -- The Enlightenment Card from Visa allows users to make the world a better place while charging purchases. ... (more)

Bank of America unveils new affinity banking programs -- Bank of America is set to build on its successful stable of affinity credit cards associated with universities, charities and other organizations by offering deposit ... (more)

Credit card reward points can translate into holiday gifts -- If the sound of sleigh bells jingling gets you fearing for the health of your pocketbook, take heart.  Picking up Christmas gifts for everyone on ... (more)

Hotel loyalty programs undergo point value changes -- Hotels are increasing the amount of travel reward credit card points needed for free stays. ... (more)

Reward Points Credit Card: More rewarding for wealthy consumers -- Card issuers hope to get wealthy shoppers to charge more of their holiday purchases. Learn more at CreditCards.com. ... (more)

Holiday shopping incentives for credit cards can be tempting -- Although holiday shopping incentives can be tempting, personal information may be used for marketing initiatives. ... (more)

Cash Rewards Credit Card Upgrade from American Express -- American Express cardholders can now earn unlimited cash back with their Blue Cash credit cards. ... (more)

MasterCard sweepstakes offers a chance to win a home -- Find out how you could win a home in the MasterCard Sweepstakes at CreditCards.com. ... (more)

Cash back rewards credit card option - Chase Freedom -- Chase Freedom is one of the cash back rewards credit cards available at CreditCards.com. ... (more)

Reward program history: Why card users get points and cash -- A short history on reward programs, which led to the popular reward credit cards of today. ... (more)

Rebate Credit Cards Cut Back: Smaller cash rebates available -- As gas prices increase, gas rebate credit cards decrease their cash back rewards. Learn why at CreditCards.com. ... (more)

Compare credit card offers: Cards have different reward options -- Compare reward credit card offers to see which cards will give you the most benefit. ... (more)

Survey shows how moms feel about rewards credit cards -- A nationwide poll uncovered some interesting findings regarding how moms use their reward credit cards.  The "All About Rewards" survey conducted by Harris Interactive and commissioned by ... (more)

With the Chase Freedom credit card, earn cash back or points -- You've decided to apply for a rewards credit card.  But with all the reward options available, what type of rewards credit card should you choose? You ... (more)

Reward card benefits include greater flexibility for consumers -- Credit card companies are increasing the flexibility of their reward credit card programs due to heated competition for customers. ... (more)

Credit card digits: Understanding numbers on a credit card front and back -- American Express, MasterCard, Visa and Discover all have 16 numbers -- but all those numbers have different meanings ... (more)

Membership Rewards changes announced by American Express -- American Express is making to its Membership Rewards program. How will the changes impact credit cardholders? ... (more)

Home Improvement Credit Card Options: Major or Store Credit Card? -- Planning some home improvements? Consider one of these home improvement credit cards, which have valuable rewards. ... (more)

GM business card offers attractive benefits for cardholders -- Learn about the GM Business Card and its cash back benefits. ... (more)

Discovercard: Platinum gas rewards card now available -- Get more cash back when purchasing gas with the Discovercard platinum gas card. ... (more)

Credit Card RewardProgram from Amazon.com: Chase Platinum Visa -- Earn rewards for your purchases at Amazon.com with the Chase credit card reward program. ... (more)

Credit card reward rrograms - consumer and companies benefit -- Consumers aren't the only ones benefiting from the increasing popularity of credit card reward programs. ... (more)

Credit card rewards have become increasingly popular among consumers -- The increasing popularity of credit card rewards among consumers has created a competitive market for card companies. ... (more)

Reward credit card providers reward consumers using credit cards for taxes -- Reward credit card providers provide double rewards for cardholders who pay 2005 federal income tax with a credit card. ... (more)

Capital One means No Hassle -- Article describing how easy it is to redeem rewards with the Capital One No Hassle credit cards. ... (more)

Reward Visa Card from Chase at CreditCards.com -- Chase announces the upgrade of its reward Visa card to the Priority Club Rewards Signature Visa. ... (more)

Capital One No Hassle Rewards -- looking out for you -- The benefits and rewards of using a Capital One No Hassle Rewards card. ... (more)

American Express makes changes to its Blue Cash cash-back card -- Changes to the Blue Cash from American Express credit card, a cash back credit card with some new and existing great features. ... (more)

Cash back credit card selection and information -- Selecting the best cash back credit card involves consumer research. Do yours at CreditCards.com. ... (more)

American Express kicks off new Blue Sky rewards credit card -- American Express kicks off the new Blue Sky from American Express, which features rewards from out of the blue; specifically frequent flyer miles ... (more)

Discover credit card: Loyalty for cash back, reward programs -- Consumers tend to stay loyal to issuers who offer rewards such as Discover Credit Card. ... (more)

Business Mileage Credit Card: Earn a free flight fast -- This business mileage credit card puts companies on the fast track to a free flight. ... (more)

What to look for in credit card specials -- Credit card issuers often tout limited time offers on "special" rewards or low introductory APR credit card offers. And, these special offers often show up ... (more)

Reward card programs can help you save money during your summer vacation -- Learn how reward card programs can help you earn airline miles and hotel stays for travel at CreditCards.com. ... (more)

Credit card designs from Discover -- Discover has been innovative by constantly coming up with new credit card designs. ... (more)

Best Credit Card Offers: AmEx Blue Card -- Press release describing the American Express Blue card. ... (more)

Cash back credit cards: Show me the money! -- Not all cash back credit cards are created equally, especially when it comes to how the reward is actually paid to the customer. ... (more)

AmEx offers exclusive IN cards for NYC, LA and Chicago -- The new IN LA Card and IN Chicago Card from the American Express credit card company, which like the IN NYC Card can allow card members to become part of the IN Crowd. ... (more)

Student rewards credit card: Now readily available with great benefits -- Why a student rewards credit card with great benefits is easy to attain these days. ... (more)

DiscoverCard: Platinum card now available -- Is a Discover platinum card right for you? Learn more about the benefits. ... (more)

The American Express One Card cash-back rewards program -- The American Express One Card, which is a new type of credit card that pays cash back into a savings account. ... (more)

How to determine which reward credit card is best for you -- The concept of paying customers rewards for using a credit card was initially launched by the AT&T Universal Card, which offered no annual fee (novel ... (more)

Another business credit card reward: financial management -- Business credit card rewards go beyond frequent flier miles and cash back incentives: They provide small business owners important financial management tools, too. ... (more)

Credit Card Rewards: Maximizing rewards for greater savings -- There are several ways to increase the earning power of your rewards credit card. Earn more points. ... (more)

Credit card reward programs: Maximize your points -- How to leverage household and everyday spending to maximize your reward card program and credit card rewards. ... (more)

How cash back credit cards work -- An explanation of how cash back credit cards work; overview of flat and tiered earning rate structures for cash back credit cards, three components – percentage cash back, where extra cash can be earned and how reward is delivered. ... (more)

Cash back reward credit card offers compared on CreditCards.com -- Overwhelmed with all the cash back reward credit card offers? Learn how to compare offers at CreditCards.com ... (more)

Simplify bookkeeping with a corporate credit card or small business credit card. -- Small business credit cards can simplify bookkeeping while providing cash back rewards. ... (more)

Frequent Flier Miles: Earn them quickly with these strategies -- Find an airline credit card offer to start earning points toward a free flight. ... (more)

Compare credit card rewards -- Compare credit card rewards and cash back programs to choose the best offer for you. ... (more)

Types of credit cards: features of all card types -- Overview of card features offered by cards, including standard, reward, frequent flier, student, business and cards for bad credit. ... (more)

Gas Rebate Credit Card Benefits: Use rebates to pay bills -- Learn how you can use your gas rebate credit card to pay your bill. ... (more)

Cash back or airline reward credit cards? -- Comparison of cash back and airline reward credit cards ... (more)

Gas Rebate Credit Card Benefits: Use rebates to pay bills -- Learn how you can use your gas rebate credit card to pay your bill. ... (more)

Car reward credit card | Use to help save money on car purchases -- Looking to buy a new car? Using a car rewards credit card can save you money. ... (more)

Discover credit card application for a 5% cash back reward card -- Fill out a Discover credit card application and start earning 5% rewards. ... (more)

Cash back bonus credit card – 5% back on everyday purchases -- Overview of the cash back bonus credit card featuring 5 percent cash back on everyday consumer and small business spending. ... (more)

Credit Card Terms: A glossary of commonly used words and terms. -- Understand commonly used words, phrases, and acronyms in the credit card industry with this credit cards glossary. ... (more)