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Capital One^® Quicksilver^® Cash Rewards Credit Card

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Rewards Rate Unlimited 1.5% Cash Back on every purchase, every day
Bonus Cash One-time $150 cash bonus after you spend $500 on purchases within 3 months from account opening
Cash Back Details No minimums for redeeming and cash back won't expire for the life of the account
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Visa®

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One-time $150 cash bonus after you spend $500 on purchases within 3 months from account opening
Earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on every purchase, every day
No rotating categories or sign-ups needed to earn cash rewards; plus, cash back won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how much you can earn

0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months; 16.24%-26.24% variable APR after that
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 15 months; 16.24%-26.24% variable APR after that; 3% fee on the amounts transferred within the first 15 months
Pay no annual fee or foreign transaction fees

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Bank of America^® Cash Rewards credit card - $200 Cash Rewards Offer

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Rewards Rate 3% and 2% cash back on the first $2,500 in combined choice category/grocery store/wholesale club purchases each quarter, 1% on all other purchases
Rewards Terms You can update your choice category for future purchases once each calendar month using the Mobile Banking app or Online Banking, or do nothing and it stays the same.
Cash Bonus $200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Mastercard®

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No annual fee
$200 online cash rewards bonus after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening
Earn 3% cash back on gas or your choice of one of five other popular categories, 2% at grocery stores and wholesale clubs (up to $2,500 in combined choice category/grocery store/wholesale club quarterly purchases) and unlimited 1% on all other purchases

0% Introductory APR for 15 billing cycles for purchases, and for any balance transfers made in the first 60 days. After the intro APR offer ends, 16.24% - 26.24% Variable APR will apply. A 3% fee (min $10) applies to all balance transfers
No expiration on rewards
If you're a Preferred Rewards member, you can earn 25% - 75% more cash back on every purchase

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Capital One^® Venture^® Rewards Credit Card

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Bonus Miles One-time bonus of 50,000 miles once you spend $3,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $500 in travel
Rewards Rate 2 Miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Hotel Bonus Rewards Earn unlimited 10x miles on hotels when you pay with your Venture card at hotels.com/venture
Annual Fee $0 intro for first year; $95 after that
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Visa®

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Enjoy a one-time bonus of 50,000 miles once you spend $3,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $500 in travel
Earn 2X miles on every purchase, every day. Plus earn 10X miles on thousands of hotels, through January 2020; learn more at hotels.com/venture
Named 'The Best Travel Card' by CNBC, 2018
Receive up to $100 application fee credit for Global Entry or TSA Pre✓®

Fly any airline, stay at any hotel, anytime; no blackout dates. Plus transfer your miles to over 12 leading travel loyalty programs
Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn
No foreign transaction fees
$0 intro annual fee for the first year; $95 after that

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Citi Rewards+℠ Card

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Rewards Rate 2X ThankYou^® Points at Supermarkets and Gas Stations for the first $6,000 per year and then 1X Points thereafter., Plus, earn 1X Points on All Other Purchases
Points Round Up Rewards automatically rounds up to the nearest 10 points on every purchase - with no cap
Sign Up Bonus 15,000 bonus points after you spend $1,000 in purchases with your card within 3 months of account opening; redeemable for $150 in gift cards at thankyou.com
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Mastercard®

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The Citi Rewards+℠ Card - the only credit card that automatically rounds up to the nearest 10 points on every purchase - with no cap
Earn 15,000 bonus points after you spend $1,000 in purchases with your card within 3 months of account opening; redeemable for $150 in gift cards at thankyou.com

0% Intro APR on balance transfers and purchases for 15 months. After that, the variable APR will be 15.49% - 25.49%, based on your creditworthiness.
Earn 2X ThankYou® Points at Supermarkets and Gas Stations for the first $6,000 per year and then 1X Points thereafter. Plus, earn 1X Points on All Other Purchases.
Get 10% Points Back for the first 100,000 ThankYou® Points you redeem per year

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Discover it^® Cash Back

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Cashback Match™ Get a dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically*
EARN Earn 5% cash back at different places each quarter up to the quarterly maximum, when you activate*
Redeem Any amount, any time. Cash back rewards never expire*
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Discover

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INTRO OFFER: Discover will match ALL the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically. There's no signing up. And no limit to how much is matched.
Earn 5% cash back at different places each quarter like gas stations, grocery stores, restaurants, Amazon.com and more up to the quarterly maximum, each time you activate.
Plus, earn unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases - automatically.
Redeem cash back any amount, any time. Rewards never expire.

Use your rewards at Amazon.com checkout.
Get an alert if we find your Social Security number on any of thousands of Dark Web sites.* Activate for free.
No annual fee.
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Bank of America^® Travel Rewards credit card

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Rewards Rate Earn unlimited 1.5 points per $1 spent on all purchases
Bonus Points 25,000 online bonus points after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening - that can be a $250 statement credit toward travel purchases
Flexible Redemption Redeem points for a statement credit to pay for flights on any airline
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Visa®

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Click "APPLY NOW" to apply online or call 800-775-8735
Earn unlimited 1.5 points per $1 spent on all purchases, with no annual fee and no foreign transaction fees and your points don't expire
25,000 online bonus points after you make at least $1,000 in purchases in the first 90 days of account opening - that can be a $250 statement credit toward travel purchases
Use your card to book your trip how and where you want – you’re not limited to specific websites with blackout dates or restrictions

Redeem points for a statement credit to pay for flights, hotels, vacation packages, cruises, rental cars, or baggage fees
Comes with chip technology for enhanced security and protection at chip-enabled terminals
0% Introductory APR for 12 billing cycles for purchases. After the intro APR ends, 17.24% - 25.24% Variable APR will apply
If you’re a Preferred Rewards member, you can earn 25% - 75% more points on every purchase

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Capital One^® VentureOne^® Rewards Credit Card

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Bonus Miles 20,000 miles with minimum spending requirement
Rewards Rate 1.25 Miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
Hotel Bonus Rewards Earn 10 miles per dollar on hotels when you pay with your VentureOne card at hotels.com/venture
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Visa®

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$0 annual fee and no foreign transaction fees
Earn a bonus of 20,000 miles once you spend $1,000 on purchases within 3 months from account opening, equal to $200 in travel
Earn 1.25X miles on every purchase, every day
Earn 10X miles on thousands of hotels, through January 2020; learn more at hotels.com/venture

Transfer your miles to over 12 leading travel loyalty programs
Enjoy 0% intro APR on purchases for 12 months; 14.24% - 24.24% variable APR after that
Travel when you want with no blackout dates and fly any airline, stay at any hotel, anytime
Miles won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how many you can earn

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Capital One^® Savor^® Cash Rewards Credit Card

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Rewards Rate 4% Cash Back on dining; 4% Cash Back on entertainment; 2% Cash Back at grocery stores; 1% Cash Back on all other purchases. Plus, earn 8% cash back on tickets at Vivid Seats through May 2020.
Sign-up Bonus Earn a one-time $300 cash bonus after you spend $3000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
Cash Back Details No minimums for redeeming and cash back won't expire for the life of the account
Annual Fee $0 intro for first year; $95 after that
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Mastercard®

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Earn a one-time $300 cash bonus after you spend $3000 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
Earn unlimited 4% cash back on dining and entertainment, 2% at grocery stores and 1% on all other purchases. Plus, earn 8% cash back on tickets at Vivid Seats through May 2020.
Receive a monthly statement credit for a Postmates Unlimited monthly membership through Dec. 2019 with the Capital One Savor Card

No rotating categories or sign-ups needed to earn cash rewards; plus cash back won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how much you can earn
No foreign transaction fees
Capital One cardholders get access to premium experiences in dining, entertainment and more
$0 intro annual fee for the first year, $95 after that

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Chase Freedom Unlimited^®

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Introductory APR 0% for 15 months on purchases and balance transfers
Sign-up Bonus Double Cash Back: Earn 3% cash back on all purchases in your first year up to $20,000 spent.
Regular APR 17.24 - 25.99% Variable
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Visa®

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New Offer! Double Cash Back: Earn 3% cash back on all purchases in your first year up to $20,000 spent. After that earn unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases.
0% Intro APR for 15 months from account opening on purchases and balance transfers, then a variable APR of 17.24-25.99%. Balance transfer fee is 3% of the amount transferred, $5 minimum
No minimum to redeem for cash back

Cash Back rewards do not expire as long as your account is open
Free credit score, updated weekly with Credit JourneySM
No annual fee

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Chase Sapphire Preferred^® Card

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Bonus Rewards 60,000 bonus points
Rewards Rate 2X points on travel and dining
Bonus Perks 1:1 point transfer to leading airline and hotel loyalty programs
Annual Fee $95
Credit Needed Excellent
Card Brand Visa®

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Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. That's $750 toward travel when you redeem through Chase Ultimate Rewards®

2X points on travel and dining at restaurants worldwide & 1 point per dollar spent on all other purchases.
Get 25% more value when you redeem for airfare, hotels, car rentals and cruises through Chase Ultimate Rewards. For example, 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel

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Wells Fargo Propel American Express^® card

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Sign Up Bonus Earn 30K bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months – that’s a $300 cash redemption value
Bonus Rewards Earn 3X points on eating out and ordering in, 3X points on gas stations, rideshares and transit, and 3X points on travel including flights, hotels, homestays and car rentals. Earn 1X points on other purchases.
Rewards Rate Earn 1X points on other purchases
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand American Express

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Earn 30,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 in purchases in the first 3 months – that’s a $300 cash redemption value
$0 annual fee and no foreign currency conversion fee
Earn 3X points on eating out and ordering in
Earn 3X points on travel including flights, hotels, homestays and car rentals

Earn 3X points on gas stations, rideshares and transit
Earn 3X points on popular streaming services
Earn 1X points on other purchases
Select "Apply Now" to learn more about the product features, terms and conditions

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Capital One^® SavorOne℠ Cash Rewards Credit Card

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Rewards Rate 3% Cash Back on dining; 3% Cash Back on entertainment; 2% Cash Back at grocery stores; 1% Cash Back on all other purchases
Sign Up Bonus Earn a one-time $150 cash bonus after you spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
Cash Back Details No minimums for redeeming and cash back won't expire for the life of the account
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Mastercard®

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Earn a one-time $150 cash bonus after you spend $500 on purchases within the first 3 months from account opening
Earn unlimited 3% cash back on dining and entertainment, 2% at grocery stores and 1% on all other purchases
No rotating categories or sign-ups needed to earn cash rewards; plus cash back won't expire for the life of the account and there's no limit to how much you can earn

0% intro APR on purchases for 15 months; 16.24% - 26.24% variable APR after that
0% intro APR on balance transfers for 15 months; 16.24% - 26.24% variable APR after that; 3% fee on the amounts transferred within the first 15 months
No foreign transaction fee
No annual fee

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Blue Cash Preferred^® Card from American Express

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Welcome Offer $250 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months.*
Bonus Rewards NEW 6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions & 3% Cash Back on transit including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more.
Rewards Rates 1% back on other purchases*
Annual Fee $95
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand American Express

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Click "APPLY NOW" to apply online or call 866-901-8258
Earn a $250 statement credit after you spend $1,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 3 months.
NEW 6% Cash Back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions.
NEW 3% Cash Back on transit including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more.
6% Cash Back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%). 3% Cash Back at U.S. gas stations. 1% Cash Back on other purchases.

You spoke, we listened. Over 1.6 million more places in the U.S. started accepting American Express® Cards in 2018.
Low intro APR: 0% for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers, then a variable rate, currently 14.99% to 25.99%
$95 annual fee.
Terms Apply.
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Discover it^® Miles

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Bonus Miles We'll match all the Miles you've earned at the end of your first year.*
Rewards Rate 1.5 Miles per $1 Spent*
Redeeming is Easy Redeem your Miles as a statement credit towards travel purchases*
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Discover

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UNLIMITED BONUS: Discover will match ALL the Miles you’ve earned at the end of your first year, automatically. For example, if you earn 35,000 Miles, you get 70,000 Miles. That’s $700 towards travel! The more you earn, the more you get.
Earn unlimited 1.5x Miles for every dollar spent on all purchases all with no annual fee.
No Blackout Dates. Simply pay for travel purchases like airlines, hotels, rental cars, and more with your Discover it® Miles card.
Miles Pay You Back. Easily redeem Miles as a statement credit for travel purchases. Or get cash.

Freeze your account in seconds with an on/off switch either on the mobile app or website to prevent new purchases, cash advances, and balance transfers.
Get your free Credit Scorecard with your FICO® Credit Score, number of recent inquiries and more.
Get an alert if we find your Social Security number on any of thousands of Dark Web sites.* Activate for free.
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HSBC Cash Rewards Mastercard^® credit card

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Rewards Rate Unlimited 1.5% cash rewards on all purchases
Sign Up Bonus Earn an Introductory 3% Cash Back on all purchases in the first 12 months from Account opening, up to the first $10,000 in purchases
Anniversary Bonus 10% annual cash back bonus
Annual Fee $0
Credit Needed Excellent/Good
Card Brand Mastercard®

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Earn unlimited 1.5% cash rewards on all purchases.
Earn an Introductory 3% Cash Back on all purchases in the first 12 months from Account opening, up to the first $10,000 in purchases
10% Anniversary Bonus on all Cash Rewards earned once a year.
No Annual Fee.

0% Intro APR for 12 months on purchases and balance transfers, then a 15.24%, 19.24% or 25.24% variable APR.
No Foreign Transaction Fees.
$0 liability for unauthorized purchases.
Terms Apply.
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By: Shakeh Kaftarian | Jul 23, 2018

I have great credit. I don't want to pay an annual fee, and want the best cash back policy.

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By: CompareCards | Jul 26, 2018

For an excellent credit card that offers cash back with little or no annual fee, there are several options to consider. The Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express is a great option that offers different levels of cash back on different categories of purchases, and the Capital One® Quicksilver® Cash Rewards Credit Card offers extremely competitive rewards rates across the board!

By: Corey Schachter | Jun 20, 2018

what is the best rewards card for frequent airline purchases and hotel stays? will be flying delta often.

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By: CompareCards | Jun 20, 2018

There are many excellent rewards credit cards for you to consider! If you are looking for a card that is excellent across the board allowing you to earn rewards on purchases, the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card is an excellent option. If you want to focus your rewards on Delta, take a look at the Blue Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express!

By: Budilovsky Ivan | Oct 18, 2018

AMEX Delta skymiles with bonus miles. Hands down.

By: Anna Robinson Brumbaugh | Jun 8, 2018

Hi There, I am needing to open a new card for a $5,000 home repair. Looking for the longest introductory time period (preferably 6 months before first payment). And would like the highest in cash back rewards (not just travel, can be used for anything). What would you recommend for someone with excellent credit? Thanks!!

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By: CompareCards | Jun 13, 2018

Many cards offer excellent introductory APR periods on purchases as well as rewards offers! The Discover it® Cash Back as well as the Chase Freedom Unlimited® both offer extra long introductory periods as well as excellent rewards programs!

By: Dayna Williams | May 14, 2018

Hi there, I am simply interested in finding a credit card that will give me the best rewards. I don’t typically use a credit card but am planning to start using it for my monthly spending and just want to reap the benefits of spending the money I would be spending regardless (around $1000/month). Ideally the rewards would come in the form of cash rewards although if there is a better travel reward option I might consider it as well. Thank you and I look forward to hearing back!

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By: CompareCards | May 25, 2018

There are many rewards options, take a look at the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express and the Bank of America® Cash Rewards credit card - $200 Cash Rewards Offer both of which offer good cash back rewards!

By: Kathy Maddux | Mar 23, 2018

Any cards better than others for using for services such as medical services, surgeries, etc, with no annual fees, 0 interest to start, and low interest after the intro period?

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By: CompareCards | May 25, 2018

Many credit cards offer no APR for introductory periods as well as no annual fees. Two cards to look at would be the Citi Simplicity® Card - No Late Fees Ever and the Chase Freedom Unlimited® as the both offer extra long introduction periods for APR.

By: Robby Taylor | Feb 18, 2018

The Quicksilver, Double Cash, Cash Wise, and Freedom Unlimited all serve the same purpose: spending for general purchases where you don't get higher rewards on a more specific card. I have a few 5% cash back cards, but they all only offer 5% on specific categories. I use my Freedom Unlimited for purchases that don't fall into these or similar rewards categories because I can redeem my rewards with the Freedom Unlimited as Ultimate Reward points through my Sapphire Preferred. To me, the 1.5 UR points are worth more than the 2% cash back of the Citi Double Cash.

By: Mike Zika | Jan 5, 2018

Any cards good for rewards when spent on hotel rooms? We drive and do a lot of hotel stays looking for a little extra rewards for that category.

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By: CompareCards | Jan 9, 2018

Check out our reviews of the best credit card for hotels through this link

By: Sam Lennon | Nov 1, 2017

I have heard it's not good to close a credit card. Yes or no?

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By: CompareCards | Nov 8, 2017

While it is true that closing a credit card may have a negative impact on your credit score, there are a number of factors to consider and the impact will vary depending on your situation. It's a good idea to keep your oldest credit card open even if you no longer use it because the age of your accounts is one factor that goes into your credit score. Also, closing a credit card with a large credit line is more likely to cause your credit score to drop because it may increase your overall credit utilization rate. On the flip side, closing a fairly new credit card with a small credit line may not have any long term impact on your credit score if you have older credit cards open with large lines of credit.

By: Abhimanyu Agarwal | Sep 8, 2017

Have a basic question - most of these cards have minimum spending limits to get the sign up bonus. Does paying rent qualify as a purchase or does it have to be actual purchases ?

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By: CompareCards | Sep 9, 2017

If you're landlord allows you to pay your rent with a credit card, then it will most likely count as a "purchase" on your statement!

By: Joe Loquasto | Jul 26, 2017

Considering the United Mileage Plus Explorer card or the Chase Sapphire Preferred card. Concerned about being tied to United (we live near Chicago so frequently, but not exclusively fly United). Is the flexibility of the Sapphire card outweigh the specifics for United (free bags etc..)?