American Express Clear Credit Card Review
Author: Special K
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:55 pm
Post subject: AmEx Clear
I'm looking for an American Express card, and I believe Clear would fit me best due mostly to the month long grace period and no fees. I PIF my other credit cards monthly and don't typically charge a large amount on credit so I'll be doing the same on this card. If anyone has any comments on this card, or another AmEx card I should look at, I'd appreciate the input? Thanks.
Author: artcubed
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:17 pm
Post subject:
Clear looks like a nice card, if you're the kind of person who runs into those fees a good amount. I could see those $25 gift card getting annoying though, kinda stacking up in a pile.
If you plan to spend more than 10k a year on this card, some of that at grocery stores, gas stations & drug stores, I would look at Blue Cash. It's a potentially better card rewards-wise if you don't run into fees or carry a balance.
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Author: mouse
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:26 pm
Post subject: Re: AmEx Clear
Special K wrote:
I'm looking for an American Express card, and I believe Clear would fit me best due mostly to the month long grace period and no fees. I PIF my other credit cards monthly and don't typically charge a large amount on credit so I'll be doing the same on this card. If anyone has any comments on this card, or another AmEx card I should look at, I'd appreciate the input? Thanks.
AMEX CLEAR's 1% from the get go is way better than DISCOVER 0.25%
PENFED CU has a 5.00%/1.25% card "IF" you are a member
(paid on each statement)
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Author: guessindigo
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:38 pm
Post subject:
How much do you spend annually? If it is more than $6500, I'd consider the blue cash card instead. If you don't, I would recommend clear. I have this card and like the rewards, but blue cash pays better for me, so I use that more.
Author: Special K
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:11 pm
Post subject:
Thanks for the fast replies. I likely wouldn't be using Blue Cash enough to take full advantage of it's rebates though. My main appeal to Clear is it's long grace period since I don't carry a balance. More time to pay in full certainly can't be bad.
Sounds like Clear is the way to go for me, and I'll probably look into Blue Cash down the road some day. Thanks again for the replies.
Author: bullwinkle29
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:10 pm
Post subject:
AMEX CLEAR NOT A BAD, CARD, I LIKE THE REGULAR BLUE FROM AMEX BETTER THOUGH
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Author: Special K
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:31 pm
Post subject: Re: AmEx Clear
mouse wrote:
PENFED CU has a 5.00%/1.25% card "IF" you are a member
(paid on each statement)[/quote]
I looked into this card, Mouse, and it seems like a great offer. I will most likely be applying for this card in the very near future. I'm not yet a member of PENFED CU, however, I am eligible to become one. Thanks for bringing this card to my attention.
I'm assuming you're a member of PENFED CU so how do you like them? I've been banking with USAA for awhile now (have a Mastercard through them) and their customer service is outstanding. I'm hoping I can expect the same from PENFED CU.
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 8:55 pm
Post subject: AmEx Clear
I'm looking for an American Express card, and I believe Clear would fit me best due mostly to the month long grace period and no fees. I PIF my other credit cards monthly and don't typically charge a large amount on credit so I'll be doing the same on this card. If anyone has any comments on this card, or another AmEx card I should look at, I'd appreciate the input? Thanks.
Author: artcubed
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:17 pm
Post subject:
Clear looks like a nice card, if you're the kind of person who runs into those fees a good amount. I could see those $25 gift card getting annoying though, kinda stacking up in a pile.
If you plan to spend more than 10k a year on this card, some of that at grocery stores, gas stations & drug stores, I would look at Blue Cash. It's a potentially better card rewards-wise if you don't run into fees or carry a balance.
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
Author: mouse
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:26 pm
Post subject: Re: AmEx Clear
Special K wrote:
I'm looking for an American Express card, and I believe Clear would fit me best due mostly to the month long grace period and no fees. I PIF my other credit cards monthly and don't typically charge a large amount on credit so I'll be doing the same on this card. If anyone has any comments on this card, or another AmEx card I should look at, I'd appreciate the input? Thanks.
AMEX CLEAR's 1% from the get go is way better than DISCOVER 0.25%
PENFED CU has a 5.00%/1.25% card "IF" you are a member
(paid on each statement)
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
Author: guessindigo
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:38 pm
Post subject:
How much do you spend annually? If it is more than $6500, I'd consider the blue cash card instead. If you don't, I would recommend clear. I have this card and like the rewards, but blue cash pays better for me, so I use that more.
Author: Special K
Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 10:11 pm
Post subject:
Thanks for the fast replies. I likely wouldn't be using Blue Cash enough to take full advantage of it's rebates though. My main appeal to Clear is it's long grace period since I don't carry a balance. More time to pay in full certainly can't be bad.
Sounds like Clear is the way to go for me, and I'll probably look into Blue Cash down the road some day. Thanks again for the replies.
Author: bullwinkle29
Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:10 pm
Post subject:
AMEX CLEAR NOT A BAD, CARD, I LIKE THE REGULAR BLUE FROM AMEX BETTER THOUGH
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
Author: Special K
Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:31 pm
Post subject: Re: AmEx Clear
mouse wrote:
PENFED CU has a 5.00%/1.25% card "IF" you are a member
(paid on each statement)[/quote]
I looked into this card, Mouse, and it seems like a great offer. I will most likely be applying for this card in the very near future. I'm not yet a member of PENFED CU, however, I am eligible to become one. Thanks for bringing this card to my attention.
I'm assuming you're a member of PENFED CU so how do you like them? I've been banking with USAA for awhile now (have a Mastercard through them) and their customer service is outstanding. I'm hoping I can expect the same from PENFED CU.
CardRatings.com is the most comprehensive source for comparing credit card offers. Please visit CardRatings.com to view the best rated credit cards!
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