Rewards Credit Cards

  • Who: Consumers interested in various types of rewards who have a good credit score and pay their balance in full each month
  • Why: These type of rewards credit cards give you flexibility when it comes to the type of rebates that you can earn.
  • Drawbacks: The stated value of merchandise is often overinflated.

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Capital One® VentureOneSM Rewards Credit Card

  • 1.25 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
  • Redeem miles for airline tickets, hotel rooms, car rentals and more
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
  • Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
  • Use rewards for travel, merchandise, gift cards and more
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until March 2011
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil March 201113.90% VYes*None*Excellent

Escape by Discover Card

  • 25,000 Bonus Miles - 1,000 Bonus Miles each month you make a purchase for your first 25 months*.
  • Unlimited Double Miles on all purchases
  • An additional 2 Miles for every $1 you spend through our exclusive online shopping site, ShopDiscover
  • Flexible redemption options for travel, gift cards, or cash
  • Enhanced travel benefits
  • See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 Months11.99% - 19.99% VYes3%Excellent

Chase FreedomSM Card

  • 3% bonus cash back offers in popular, rotating categories like gas, home improvement and department stores
  • Full 1% Cash Back on everything else - no spending tiers or caps on how much you can earn
  • Up to an additional 20% cash back at select merchants when you shop online through Chase
  • 0% Intro APR and No Annual Fee


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%*12 months on balance transfers; 6 months on PurchasesAs low as 12.99% VariableYes5% ($10 minimum)Excellent

Capital One® VentureSM Rewards Credit Card

  • 2 miles per dollar on every purchase, every day
  • 10,000 bonus miles when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles won't expire
  • Fly free on any airline, any time with no blackout dates
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • Exclusive award-winning customer service
  • Visa Signature® benefits like complimentary concierge and travel upgrades
  • First year's annual fee is on us


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/ANone13.90% VYes*None*Excellent

Chase SapphireSM Card

  • 10,000 Bonus Points after first purchase
  • 2X on all airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards
  • No earning caps, point expiration, or blackout dates
  • Earn 10x for every dollar when shopping at select merchant through Ultimate Rewards Mall
  • 1 point for every dollar on all other purchases
  • 24/7 Dedicated service advisor (No voice recording)


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A12.24% VariableYes3% ($5 Minimum)Excellent

Discover® Open Road

  • Double Cashback Bonus at any gas station and any restaurant
  • 5% to 20% Cashback Bonus at top retailers through our online shopping mall
  • Up to 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus on all other purchases automatically


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - BT12 months11.99 - 20.99% VYes4%Excellent

PenFed Premium Travel Rewards American Express® Card

  • 5 Points for Every $1 Spent on Airfare
  • 3 Points on Hotels and Dining (through December 31, 2010)
  • Access to 600+ Luxury VIP Global Airport Lounge Access with $15,000 Annual Spend
  • 24/7 Premium Concierge Service
  • Redeem on any Airline; no black-out dates or restrictions
  • Spend $650 in the First Three Months and Receive 20,000 bonus points


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
4.99% or 6.99% - BT24 months13.24% VariableYes2.5% (minimum $10, maximum $100)Excellent

Blue Cash(R) from American Express

  • When you shop with Blue Cash, you can earn up to 5% cash back on every eligible purchase
  • No Annual Fee
  • 0% Intro APR for 6 months on purchases
  • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 monthsAs Low As 17.24%YesSee Terms*Good

PenFed VISA Platinum Gas / Cash Rewards Card

  • Earn 2.00% Cash Back on Supermarket Purchases*
  • Earn 5.00% Cash Back from Gas Purchases Paid at the Pump*
  • Earn 1.00% Cash Back from All Purchases** You Make with the Card During Each Billing Cycle
  • Up to $50,000 Limit
  • No Annual Fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
4.99% or 6.99% - BT24 months13.99% VYesWaived Until 3/31/10Excellent

Blue Sky from American Express(R)

  • 0% Intro APR for 6 months on purchases
  • Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend
  • Points good on any airline, hotel, car rental and more.
  • No blackout dates or travel restrictions
  • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 monthsAs Low As 17.24%YesSee Terms*Good

Ink CashSM Business Card

  • 3% cash back at gas stations, restaurants, office supply and home improvement stores
  • 1% cash back on everything else - unlimited
  • Rewards can be redeemed for checks in increments of $50
  • Customized credit line to meet the needs of your business


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 months11.24 - 17.24% VYes3% ($5 minimum)Excellent

Capital One® No Hassle MilesSM Rewards - Good Credit

  • 1.25 miles for every dollar spent on purchases
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • No blackout dates and no seat restrictions
  • Fly FREE on any airline to any destination
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until March 2011
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil March 201116.90% VYes*None*Good

Miles by Discover® Card

  • 12,000 Bonus Miles - 1,000 Bonus Miles each month you make a purchase for your first year*.
  • Double Miles on travel and restaurant purchases. One Mile for every dollar on all other purchases
  • Flexible redemption options for travel, gift cards, or cash.
  • Double Miles through our exclusive online shopping site
  • See the online Discover credit card application for details about terms and conditions. Reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. When you click on the “Apply Now" button, you can review the credit card terms and conditions on Discover’s website.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%6 Months11.99% - 19.99% VYes3%Excellent

Starwood Preferred Guest(R) Business Credit Card from American Express OPEN

  • Earn 10,000 Starpoints with your first purchase
  • Earn 1 Starpoint for virtually every dollar you spend on the Card and 2 Starpoints at participating Starwood hotels and resorts
  • Redeem at participating Starwood hotels and resorts in 95 countries including Sheraton(R), Westin(R) and W Hotels(R)
  • Transfer to over 30 frequent flyer programs, most on a one-to-one basis.
  • Save 3-25% on business expenses from FedEx, Hertz(R), Hyatt Hotels and Resorts(R) and more
  • No annual fee for the first year - a savings of $45
  • Voted Best Affinity Credit Card by frequent travelers in 19th Annual Freddie Awards


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
2.90%6 monthsPrime + 9.99%N/A*See TermsGood

Citi Forward® Card

  • Up to a 2% purchase APR reduction when you make a purchase, stay under your credit line and pay on time 3 billing periods in a row.
  • 6000 bonus points after $250 in purchases are made within 3 months of account opening.
  • 2,500 bonus points when you sign up for paperless statements within 3 months of account opening.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0%7 months14.24% VariableYes3% ($5 min)*Good

Capital One® No Hassle MilesSM Rewards - Good Credit

  • 1.25 miles for every dollar spent on purchases
  • No limit on the miles you can earn and miles don't expire
  • Redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • No blackout dates and no seat restrictions
  • Fly FREE on any airline to any destination
  • 0% intro APR on purchases until March 2011
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil March 201116.90% VYes*None*Good

American Express (R) Preferred Rewards Gold Card

  • Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards(R) bonus points when you spend $500 in 3 months - redeemable for a $100 gift card!
  • The Membership Rewards(R) program - Earn 1 Membership Rewards(R) point for virtually every dollar you spend and redeem for your choice of travel, shopping, and entertainment rewards.
  • Gold Card Events - exclusive access to tickets for select concerts, shows, major sporting events, and more in cities nationwide.
  • Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.


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Editor's Rating

4 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AGood

MTV® Visa® Card from Capital One®

  • Earn 5 points per $1 spent on entertainment like music, movies, video game rentals, and sporting events
  • Earn 2 points per $1 spent at restaurants, fast food places, and coffee shops
  • 1 point per $1 spent on everything else
  • 25 bonus points each billing period you keep your account in good standing by paying on time
  • Exclusive MTV rewards, such as MTV merchandise, tickets to MTV events like the VMAs, and MTV show tapings
  • Also, redeem for Travel, Merchandise, Gift Cards and more
  • No limit on the points you can earn and points don't expire
  • 0% intro APR--pay no interest on purchases until March 2011
  • No annual fee


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
0% - Purchases OnlyUntil March 201116.90% VYes*None*Good

Iberiabank Visa® Platinum

  • Variable Rate APR ranging from Prime + 5% – Prime + 11% (8.25%/11.25%/14.25%)
  • Earn 1 bonus point for every $1 in qualifying net retail purchases
  • Turn your points into hotel, gift, or experience rewards
  • No annual membership fee
  • Low Introductory APR on balance transfers for the first 6 billing cycles. Applies to balance transfers processed within three months of your account open date.


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
1.99% BT6 months8.25 - 14.25%Yes2%Excellent

Simmons First Visa Platinum Travel 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


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Editor's Rating

5 out of 5

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Intro APRIntro APR PeriodRegular APRBalance TransferTransfer FeeCredit Needed
N/AN/A9.25% VYesNoExcellent