BankAmericard Cash Rewards Review

December 19, 2011

The market for cash back reward credit cards is very crowded as a growing number of customers prefer cash to loyalty points. Every major bank offers at least one product that allows consumers to earn cash back and these cards are typically distinguished by the categories that return higher cash back percentages. Bank of America’s [...]

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Review: Hilton HHonors Surpass From American Express

December 16, 2011

When most people look for a credit card that earns travel rewards, they first think of an airline affiliated product. While it can make sense to have a card that returns frequent flier miles, hotel points can be equally valuable and even easier to redeem. American Express offers its Hilton HHonors Surpass card for customers [...]

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EMV Credit Card Technology And European Travel

December 13, 2011

Americans have long enjoyed visiting Europe and using their credit cards to make purchases since it is easier than carrying cash or traveler’s checks, and European merchants tend to widely accept Visa and Mastercard and, to a certain extent,  American Express. In recent years, a new system of credit card processing machines has become popular [...]

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The Ultra-Premium J.P. Morgan Select Credit Card

December 9, 2011

Chase is one of the largest issuer of reward credit cards and they offer a wide variety of cash back and co-branded cards that grant points or miles. Furthermore, Chase operates an industry leading rewards program aptly titled Ultimate Rewards. Although their most well known cards that offer Ultimate Rewards points include the Chase Freedom [...]

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The Best Credit Cards without International Transaction Fees

December 6, 2011

Traveling to other countries can be expensive and the last thing travelers need to worry about are excess credit card fees being levied on all international credit card charges. While most credit cards still charge their customers international transaction fees on all purchases processed outside the United States, a growing number of banks are dropping [...]

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