Rewards Credit Card Advice
Check out the latest rewards credit card news and advice from our team at Bankrate. We can help you find the right credit card to earn cash back and maximize your points and miles.
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Latest Rewards Credit Card Advice
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Want an Amex Platinum without the $695 annual fee?
Want to reap the rewards this card offers without paying the annual fee? Find out how to avoid the cost.
3 min read Oct 04, 2024 -
Maximize your credit card rewards: How playing the field can pay off
The best way to maximize rewards is by playing the field, using different cards to your advantage and being “disloyal!”
6 min read Oct 02, 2024 -
5 things to know about using a credit card for online gambling
Even if you can use your credit card for online gambling, it probably isn’t a good idea.
4 min read Sep 30, 2024 -
Who pays for credit card rewards?
Credit card issuers are able to offer rewards because of the fees they collect.
6 min read Sep 30, 2024 -
Is redeeming rewards for gift cards a good idea?
Many issuers offer gift cards in for rewards — but are the redemptions worthwhile?
3 min read Sep 26, 2024 -
Is the American Express Green Card worth the $150 annual fee?
Learn whether the American Express Green Card and its benefits are worth the annual fee.
4 min read Sep 18, 2024 -
Discover rewards program guide
Discover offers a broad range of credit cards that let you rack up rewards for cash back, travel and more.
6 min read Sep 17, 2024 -
Types of rewards credit cards
Rewards credit cards offer rewards in the form of cash back, points or miles.
7 min read Sep 17, 2024 -
Are my credit card rewards taxable?
Whether card rewards are taxable depends on whether they are a rebate on spending
6 min read Sep 16, 2024 -
Best credit cards for department stores
Department store purchases can add up quickly. Why not earn rewards on them?
4 min read Sep 13, 2024 -
Chase Slate vs. Chase Freedom Flex
Choosing between the cards depends on whether you prioritize debt payoff or rewards.
3 min read Sep 11, 2024 -
Best ways to use 100,000 points
Find out some awesome ways to use 100k points, plus where to find them.
5 min read Sep 30, 2024 -
Under-the-radar credit card perks you should know
Find out the lesser-known credit card perks that could benefit you.
8 min read Sep 05, 2024 -
How to redeem Chase points
Check out how to redeem your Chase points and all the ways to stretch their value.
5 min read Aug 28, 2024 -
How to redeem credit card rewards
You can redeem card rewards for cash back, points or miles and gift cards
7 min read Sep 18, 2024 -
What happens to your retail credit card when a store closes?
When a retailer vanishes, your card debt doesn’t. Here’s how your retail credit card may be impacted by store closures.
4 min read Aug 27, 2024 -
How to score a rewards card without good credit
You can get a rewards credit card without good credit if you are flexible enough.
5 min read Aug 22, 2024 -
Best credit cards with cellphone insurance
Protect your phone with the best credit cards for cellphone insurance.
4 min read Aug 15, 2024 -
Guide to Citi ThankYou Rewards transfer partners
Citi ThankYou Rewards members can transfer points to one of Citi’s many partners.
6 min read Aug 15, 2024 -
Credit card referral bonuses: Earn rewards through friends
How to use credit card referrals to earn extra rewards.
5 min read Aug 13, 2024