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Navigating the complex world of credit cards? Our credit card news category has you covered. Get the latest updates on industry trends, new card offerings, rewards programs, interest rate changes, and more. Whether you’re looking to optimize your credit card strategy, evaluate the best options for your needs, or stay on top of the ever-evolving credit card landscape, this is your go-to destination for expert insights and analysis.

Krowdfit Wellness Rewards Card
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KrowdFit and FinTech Deserve Launch KrowdFit Wellness Rewards Card

by Fioney Staff
Over the past few years, credit card issuers have been thinking outside of the box, introducing new types of rewards cards — including some aimed at specific customer types. What's more, emerging technologies and startups have made it even easier for brands to bring their ideas to market and deliver rewarding products to consumers. In that vein, this week, KrowdFit announced that it was partnering with the FinTech company Deserve...
Chase IHG Mastercards
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Chase and IHG Refresh Credit Card Line-Up, Add Business Credit Card

by Fioney Staff
When it comes to hotel chains, the Hiltons and Marriots of the world seem to get the most attention — including when it comes to co-branded credit cards. However, many forget that IHG is actually one of the top hotel groups in the world. Now, perhaps in a bid to re-establish some of its dominance, IHG has announced a complete refresh of its co-branded card line-up, which is issued by...
Kohls credit card
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Kohl's and Capital One Extend Partnership, Plan Co-Branded Card

by Fioney Staff
A popular retailer and a ubiquitous credit card issuer are set to continue their long-held partnership. Today, Capital One and Kohl's announced a multi-year extension of their credit card program agreement. This happens to be the second extension of the partnership, with the last one coming in 2014. Currently, Capital One already issues Kohl's private label store credit card. However, as part of the contract extension, the retailer and the...
BMO Harris Bank Mastercard
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BMO Harris Bank Announces Refreshed Cash Back Mastercard

by Fioney Staff
In the world of rewards credit cards, the term "refresh" can often go one of two ways. Occasionally, the changes completely alter the card's target market or its usefulness to certain cardholders. Yet, in other cases, the card actually becomes more competitive and beneficial to customers. That latter example is the case for the BMO Harris Bank Cash Back Mastercard, which just announced that enhanced reward categories and more will...
Apple Card and Mint apps
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Apple Card Customers Now Able to Connect Account to Mint

by Fioney Staff
When the Apple Card launched, one of the selling points was that cardholders would automatically unlock spending insights and other tools within Apple's Wallet app. Nevertheless, many customers still wanted to view their Apple Card balances in the context of their other accounts using aggregators, such as Mint. Unfortunately, this was a feature not offered by Apple and, while the company later introduced a data export option, this solution still...
Paceline credit card
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Paceline Introduces Credit Card With Rewards Tied to Fitness Goals

by Fioney Staff
A new credit card offering is looking to help consumers with both their financial and physical fitness. This week, Paceline formally unveiled the Paceline Visa Signature Card. While the product does carry a $60 annual fee, it also features some unique earning components that could be lucrative for cardholders. Starting off with the base rewards, the Paceline Card earns 2.5% cashback on "Health and Wellness" purchases as well as 1.5%...
Capital One app
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Capital One Introducing Capital One Dining Platform for Cardholders

by Fioney Staff
Consumers carrying such cards as the Venture, Quicksilver, or others will soon see another perk added to their benefits. This week, the company announced the impending launch of Capital One Dining. Not only will the new booking platform allow cardholders to make reservations at top eateries but will also feature exclusive culinary experiences and events. Additionally, some participants will set aside reservations specifically for Capital One customers. The platform will...
Southwest airplane
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Southwest Brings Back Companion Pass Offer to Co-Branded Credit Cards

by Fioney Staff
For domestic flyers, one of the best deals in travel has long been the Southwest Companion Pass. With a Companion Pass, flyers can choose a person that gets to travel with them for free on each flight they take (paying only the taxes and fees for their companion's ticket). Unfortunately, earning a Companion Pass typically requires customers to fly 100 qualifying one-way flights or earning 125,000 qualifying points. However, for...
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2025 SoFi Checking and Savings Review

by Kyle Burbank
 Ever since I started taking an interest in the FinTech sector, one company whose name I’ve seen pop up over and over again is SoFi. That was later sent into overdrive as the company has not only become a household name thanks to its stadium naming rights deal but also because of the company’s continued product expansions. The most interesting development in my mind is SoFi’s acquisition of Golden Pacific...
Travelers with two Best Western Credit Cards
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Best Western Debuts Two New Rewards Credit Cards

by Kyle Burbank
After pausing applications for their previous rewards card, the hotel chain Best Western has unveiled a new pair of rewards credit cards with a new issuer. About the Best Western cards: Best Western is partnering with First Bank & Trust and Mercury Financial to introduce two new co-branded credit cards. First up is the no-annual-fee Best Western Rewards Visa Signature Card. With this card, customers can 4x points on Best...
Marriott Bonvoy card and a woman on vacation
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Marriott Bonvoy Bold Card Launches Travel Contest

by Kyle Burbank
Chase and Marriott Bonoy have unveiled a special contest while continuing to offer its best-ever welcome bonus. About the welcome bonus and Bold Chat Court Contest: Marriott Bonvoy and Chase have launched a special opportunity called the Bold Chat Court contest. As part of this contest, 10 lucky travelers will be awarded 500,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (for a total of 5 million) as well as $5,000. For this contest, the...
Bilt and All Reward logos
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Bilt Adds 2 New Transfer Partners Including First 3:2 Transfer Rate

by Kyle Burbank
Bilt is once again expanding its travel transfer rewards program — and is even breaking the mold with one new partner. About the new additions to Bilt: This week, Bilt launched partnerships with two more travel brands: TAP Air Portugal and Accor. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Miles&Go and ALL Reward, respectively. In total, Bilt now has 18 transfer partners including 13...
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PayPal Debit Card Review: Earn Stackable 5% Cash Back

by Kyle Burbank
In recent weeks, PayPal debuted an updated debit card product (perhaps you've seen the incessant Will Ferrell commercials for it during football games?). With the launch of this card, the company known for online payments is encouraging customers to pay with them anywhere. To encourage such behavior, the debit card allows cardholders to earn 5% cashback — although, as you can imagine, there are some important restrictions on that. So,...