Credit Card News
AmEx now lets you customize your card rewards
The miles and points you earn with your rewards credit cards can be great. But to make the most of them, you usually have to redeem them for a narrow... Continue reading
Chase rewards romantics this Valentine’s Day
Compared with most others in the industry, Chase has an exceptionally proactive marketing department. And, this year, it has promoted a number of deals for holders of its rewards credit... Continue reading
Earn Barclaycard rewards miles, even without a Barclaycard
It's commonplace for credit card companies to tempt new customers -- and build loyalty among existing ones -- with enhanced opportunities to earn rewards. But here's something that may be... Continue reading
Citi, American Airlines unveil new airport lounge privileges
The $450 annual fee charged for the Citi® Executive® / AAdvantage® World Elite MasterCard® already buys frequent fliers a whole lot of perks. They make it one of the premier... Continue reading
Credit Card Companies Reeling after Senate Shock
Last week, the U.S. Senate shocked credit card companies when it passed an amendment that tasks the Federal Reserve with ensuring that the fees (called "interchange" or "swipe" fees) that... Continue reading
Balance Transfer Credit Cards–the Bigger Picture
Customers who pay their balances in full every month may be treated by credit card companies as if they're royalty, but they're not actually all that profitable. Some pay monthly... Continue reading
"One" Credit Card Offers Cash Back with a Twist
American Editor’s Note: Thank you for your interest, this offer expired and is no longer available. Express has launched a new credit card aimed at getting a leg up on... Continue reading
American Express Announces Changes to Membership Rewards Program
American Express announced changes to its Membership Rewards credit card rewards program last week, splitting the program into three different segments based on the type of card being carried. In... Continue reading
JetBlue Extends Points Expiration Dates to Users of JetBlue Credit Card
Members of the JetBlue Airways TrueBlue frequent flyer program can now extend the life of their points by using the JetBlue Card from American Express. Each time members make purchases... Continue reading
Credit card debt–reality intrudes
People who write about credit cards often have sad lives, which may explain why many months ago your correspondent happened across an obscure blog that was arguing a revolutionary proposition.... Continue reading