Rewards Credit Cards
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These reward credit cards have special benefits for those who like to earn bonuses while they shop
How many ways would you like to be rewarded? Reward credit cards of 2013 offer credit card rewards programs in which you can choose merchandise, gift certificates, travel rewards and other goods and services.
There are many reward credit cards out there. Learn the different types and how their reward programs work. Many of these reward card offers below are subject to change or are only available for a limited time, so apply now to get the credit card that best matches your lifestyle.
The Platinum Card® from American Express
- Earn 25K Membership Rewards® points after you spend $2,000 during your first three months of Card membership
- Premium travel benefits: access over 600 lounges worldwide when you enroll in Priority Pass™ Select, no foreign transaction fees
- Receive up to $200 annually in a statement credit with the airline of your choice to use towards baggage fees, flight-change fees, in-flight food and beverage purchases and more
- 24/7 Platinum Card® Concierge service for assistance with reservations, travel, gifts, and more
- Entertainment benefits: get Advance Tickets before the public and access once in a lifetime events with By Invitation Only®
- Terms and restrictions apply
Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express
- Bonus Miles: Earn 30,000 bonus miles toward Award Travel after you spend $500 on the Card within the first three months of Cardmembership.
- Earn As You Spend: Get 2X miles on Delta purchases and 1X miles for all other eligible dollars spent.
- Check your first bag free on every Delta flight - that's a savings of up to $200 per round trip for a family of four.
- Premium Travel Perks: Settle in sooner with Priority Boarding, and enjoy the skies with 20% in-flight savings to use toward meals, beverages, and movies awarded as a statement credit.
- $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $95.
- Terms and Restrictions Apply.
Blue Sky from American Express®
- Welcome Bonus: earn 7,500 points after you spend $1,000 within the first 3 months of Cardmembership - redeemable for a $100 statement credit.
- Flexible Ways to Earn: earn 1 point for virtually every dollar you spend on eligible purchases.
- Unlimited Travel Options: Travel with any airline, hotel, cruise, car rental and travel package - with no blackout dates.
- Flexible Bill Payments: pay your bill all at once or over time.
- No annual membership fee and 0% intro APR on purchases for the first 12 months, after that, your APR will be a variable rate, currently 17.24%- 22.24%.
- Terms and Restrictions Apply.
Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card from American Express
- Starpoints® bonus: earn up to 25,000 bonus points: 10,000 after your first purchase and another 15,000 after you spend $5,000 within the first 6 months of Cardmembership
- That's enough for a weekend getaway to a Category 4 Hotel like the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, or six free nights at a Category 2 Hotel
- Earn up to 5 Starpoints® for each dollar of eligible purchases at participating SPG hotels and resorts -- that's 2 Starpoints for using the Card in addition to the Starpoints you earn as an SPG member. Earn 1 Starpoint for all other purchases.
- Free Hotel Nights: redeem Starpoints at over 1,100 hotels in nearly 100 countries worldwide -- with no blackout dates
- Free Flights: redeem Starpoints on over 350 airlines with SPG Flights -- with no blackout dates
- Get 5,000 bonus Starpoints after you transfer 20,000 Starpoints to a frequent flyer program with more than 30 airlines
- No limits on the number of Starpoints you can earn
- $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65
- Terms and Restrictions apply.
Simmons First Visa® Platinum Rewards
- Created for those with Excellent Credit and approval is based on your credit rating and application review.
- Travel Rewards - cardholders who enroll in the program receive one point per net dollar spent
- Choose any U.S. based airline or ticket class. No blackout dates or seating restrictions.
- No balance transfer fee for balances transferred in response to this online offer
Citi® Platinum Select® / AAdvantage® Visa Signature® Card
- Earn 30,000 American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles after $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months of cardmembership*
- Your first eligible checked bag is free*
- Priority Boarding with Group 1 privileges* and 25% savings on eligible in-flight purchases*
- Earn a $100 American Airlines Flight Discount every cardmembership year with qualifying purchases and cardmembership renewal*
- Double AAdvantage® miles on eligible American Airlines purchases*
- Earn 10% of your redeemed AAdvantage® miles back - up to 10,000 AAdvantage® miles each calendar year*
Citi® Hilton HHonors™ Visa Signature® Card
- Earn 40,000 Hilton HHonors Bonus Points after spending $1,000 within 4 months of account opening*
- Earn 6 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent at a participating hotel within the Hilton HHonors portfolio.*
- Earn 3 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on purchases at supermarkets, drugstores and gas stations.*
- Earn 2 HHonors Bonus Points for each $1 spent on all other purchases.*
- No annual fee.*
Citi® Hilton HHonors™ Reserve Card
- Earn 2 weekend night certificates good at select hotels and resorts within the Hilton HHonors portfolio after $2,500 in eligible purchases within 4 months of account opening*
- Earn 10 HHonors Bonus Points per $1 spent on hotel stays within the Hilton HHonors portfolio*
- Earn 5 HHonors Bonus Points per $1 spent on airline and car rental purchases*
- Earn 3 HHonors Bonus Points per $1 spent on all other eligible purchases*
- Enjoy the benefits of HHonors Gold status as long as you are a cardmember*
- No foreign transaction fees on purchases*
- Travel with ease and enjoy global acceptance with your Citi chip credit card
- Earn an anniversary bonus of 1 weekend night certificate at select hotels and resorts within the Hilton HHonors portfolio each cardmembership year with qualifying purchases*
American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card
- Earn More: earn 25K Membership Rewards® points after you spend $2K during your first three months of Card membership; earn 15K points after you spend $30,000 within one calendar year
- Earn Fast: 3X points for flights booked with airlines, 2X points at US gas stations and US supermarkets, 1X points on other purchases. Terms and limitations apply.
- Use points for gift cards for dining, entertainment, and to shop over 300 of some of your favorite brands
- Access to Benefits: Baggage Insurance Plan* when you travel, and shop with confidence with Extended Warranty* and Return Protection.*Underwritten by Amex Assurance Company
- Book two consecutive hotel nights through American Express Travel and receive $75 back at checkout. Restrictions may apply
- $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $175
- Terms and Restrictions Apply
Citi ThankYou® Preferred Rewards Card
- Earn 15,000 bonus ThankYou Points after $1000 in card purchases within 3 months of account opening - enough for $150 in gift cards or other great rewards!
- 0% intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 12 months. After that, the variable APR will be 12.99%-22.99% based upon your creditworthiness*
- Earn 1 ThankYou Point for every $1 you spend on all purchases
- No expiration and no limit on the points you can earn
- Redeem ThankYou Points for merchandise, travel rewards, gift cards, cash and more
- Earn extra points when you shop through the ThankYou® Bonus Center, a network of 600+ retailers you know and love
- Travel with ease and enjoy global acceptance with Chip Technology
- No annual fee*
American Express® Gold Card
- Access to Exclusive Benefits: Baggage Insurance Plan* when you travel, and shop with confidence with Extended Warranty* and Return Protection
- Use points for gift cards for dining, entertainment, and to shop over 300 of some of your favorite merchants
- Get discounts and low rates at hotels and resorts, plus a $75 hotel credit when you book through Gold Hotel Collection
- $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $125
- Terms and Restrictions Apply
PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express® Card
- 20,000 bonus points when you spend $2,500 in the first 3 months of opening the Card account - that's worth $200 toward your next round-trip airline ticket
- Earn 5 points per dollar spent on airfare purchases
- Earn 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases
- Two complimentary Lounge Club visits at airports around the world upon spending $15,000 on the Card in a calendar year
- Ability to redeem points for a range of rich rewards, including travel, brand-named merchandise, and gift cards at PenFedPremiumRewards.com
Other Rewards Credit Cards to Consider
Rewards Program Details: Earn 1 bonus point for every $1 in qualifying net retail purchases. Turn your points into hotel, gift, or experience rewards. Ongoing Purchase APR: Variable APR ranging from 9.25%, 12.25%, or 15.25% based on your creditworthiness. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Fee: 2% Balance Transfer APR: 1.99% introductory APR for 6 months, after that, your APR will be the same as your assigned purchase rate, based on your creditworthiness. This APR will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate.* Annual Fee: None. Purchase, Balance Transfer and Cash Advance APR's will vary with the market based on the Prime Rate. (click for all terms & conditions.)
Brooks Brothers Platinum MasterCard
Rewards Program Details: Brooks Brothers credit card allows you to earn 4 Brooks Brothers Reward Points per dollar in purchases at U.S. Brooks Brothers locations (except airports) and 1 point per dollar in purchases elsewhere. Get $20 Brooks Brothers reward certificates with every 2,000 points earned. Ongoing APR: 14.24%, 17.24% or 21.24% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
Dillard's American Express Card
Rewards Program Details: Get 2 points for purchases at Dillard's, grocery stores and gas stations, 1 point for purchases elsewhere. Redeem points for Dillard's gift certificates. Ongoing APR: 13.24% or 21.99% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
Rewards Program Details: Earn 1 point per dollar in purchases, 5 points per dollar at Hooters with the Hooters MasterCard. Redeem points for Hooters gear, merchandise, electronics, cash back or other rewards. Ongoing APR: As low as 7.75%, as high as 25.70% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as ongoing. Annual Fee: 0 to $72. (click for all terms and conditions.)
Rewards Program Details: Nordstrom credit card allows you to earn two points per dollar on Nordstrom purchases, 1 point per dollar on purchases elsewhere. Every time you reach 2,000 points, you earn a $20 Nordstrom gift certificate. Ongoing APR: 10.90% or 14.90%, or 18.90%, or 22.90% variable rate*. Introductory APR: Same as ongoing. Balance Transfer Rate: Same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
Rewards Program Details: Sears credit card offers 1 point per dollar in purchases. Points can be redeemed for Sears gift certificates and merchandise, restaurant gift cards, airline tickets and other travel rewards.
State Farm Platinum Rewards Visa
Rewards Program Details: Earn 1 State Farm Dollar per dollar charged; Dollars can be used toward paying for State Farm insurance products. Ongoing APR: 13.24% - 20.24%*. Introductory APR: 0% for 12 months. Balance Transfer Fee: 3%. Balance Transfer APR: 0% for 12 months, then same as ongoing. Annual Fee: None. (click for all terms and conditions.)
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