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Hollywood Hogan vs. Reba:
How the celebrity cards compare

From Ol' Blue Eyes to red-headed Reba, from rockers to rasslers, there's a celebrity credit card for every type of fan. Here are a few representative examples:

Stacking up the celebrities' credit cards

Celebrity and issuer APR Fees

Benefits


Frank Sinatra card from MNBA
5.9% introductory rate for five months on cash advances and balance transfers; variable rate of prime plus 8.4% (currently 16.15%) Late fee: $29
Over-the-limit fee: $29
A rewards program earns card users a point for each dollar spent with the card. The points can be traded in for Frank Sinatra photos, videos, CDs, cassette tapes and neckties designed by Frank himself

KISS card from First USA
3.9% introductory rate for five months on purchases and balance transfers, followed by a 12.99% fixed rate Late fee: $29
Over-the-limit fee: $25
A free behind-the-scenes KISS video documentary, monthly updates from band members, discounts on KISS collectible dolls and other merchandise

"Hollywood" Hulk Hogan card
from Capital One
Varies -- fans can choose from a range of cards, from secured to premium Late fee: $25
Over-the-limit fee: $25; some cards have annual fees
10% discount on all World Championship Wrestling merchandise ordered by phone; quarterly newsletter, entry in WCW sweepstakes

Reba McEntire card from SunTrust
4.9% introductory rate for six months on purchases, balance transfers and cash advances; followed by a variable rate of prime plus 8.99% (currently 16.74%) Late fee: $29
Over-the-limit fee: $29
Occasional mailings and discounts from the Reba Fan Club

 

-- Posted: April 26, 1999

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