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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.

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Bank of America Debuts Unlimited Cash Rewards Flat Rate Credit Card

by Fioney Staff
When it comes to credit card rewards, there are plenty of consumers who are happy to earn points and miles that can be redeemed toward travel. However, there's also a strong contingency that prefers the convenience that cashback credit cards have to offer. Even better, while category-based rewards cards may be attractive, a simple flat-rate rewards structure has long proven to be a winner as well. With that in mind,...
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Capital One Issues "Last Call" for 100k Miles Venture Card Offer

by Fioney Staff
With travel making a big comeback this summer, one of the best travel card deals on the market is nearing its end. Capital One has announced that it's "last call" for the Venture card welcome bonus that could net new cardholders up to 100,000 miles. Capital One's lucrative but limited-time offer allows new Capital One Venture cardholders to earn up to 100,000 bonus miles. To earn this full bonus, cardholders...
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CardRatings Shares Credit Card Predictions for H2 2021 and Beyond

by Fioney Staff
The first half of 2021 has been filled with credit card news. From mega welcome bonuses to new and revamped products, the credit card market has been going through some big changes. With the back half of the year now underway, CardRatings analyst Brooklyn Lowery has shared some new predictions for what trends we can expect going forward while also checking in on some of her prior predictions from late...
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American Express Adds Benefits to Platinum Card, Raises Annual Fee

by Fioney Staff
One of the top-tier premium cards in the United States just got a little more premium. This morning, American Express officially announced a refresh for its popular Platinum Card. These changes include a slew of new benefits alongside a change in price for the product. Starting with the biggest news, the Platinum Card from American Express will now carry an annual fee of $695. This is up from the previous...
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Six Flags and Credit One Debut Co-Branded Rewards Credit Card

by Fioney Staff
With the summer now underway and domestic travel making a big comeback, one major amusement park chain is launching a co-branded credit card product. This week, Six Flags announced a partnership with Credit One Bank. The result is the new Credit One Bank Six Flags Rewards Visa. In terms of rewards, the Credit One Bank Six Flags card will earn 3x points on all Six Flags purchases. This not only...
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What’s Going On With the Uber Credit Card?

by Kyle Burbank
A few years back, I got my first new credit card in probably a decade. Since that momentous occasion, I’ve received numerous credit card offers in the mail and have proceeded to throw them in the trash each and every time. I didn’t get any such mailing regarding the Uber Visa card when it launched in November 2017 but I did see it plastered all over the Internet. While, like...
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Delta and American Express Reveal Limited Time Offers for Co-Branded Cards

by Fioney Staff
If you plan on going back to the skies this summer, you're definitely not alone. In fact, with travel ramping back up, we've seen a slew of credit card issuers and travel brands upping their offers in a bid to attract new customers. Case in point: American Express and Delta have rolled out new limited-time offers for a number of their co-branded credit cards. First up is the Delta SkyMiles Gold...
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Citi Introduces 'Custom Cash' Card With Up to 5% Back

by Fioney Staff
It looks as though the battle of the credit card issuers is continuing to heat up. In addition to banks recently upping some of their offers to record highs, recent weeks have seen several new card products revealed. The latest card to shake thing up with its debut is the Citi Custom Cash card, which will allow customers to earn up to 5% back on their purchases each month. The...
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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...
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A Look at How Rakuten (Ebates) Works in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Since taking an interest in personal finance, one site I’ve come across again and again is Rakuten, formerly Ebates. If you’re still unfamiliar, Rakuten is a cashback site — and is the largest of its kind by far, boasting deals from over 3,500 retailers. Its popularity has endured even with the odd Rakuten re-branding and the platform remains one of my most-used money-saving tools. Since joining Rakuten / Ebates some...
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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...
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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...
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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...