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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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Barclays and AARP Announce New Co-Branded Credit Cards

by Fioney Staff
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and Barclays have just announced a new line of co-branded rewards credit cards for members. This new line-up includes two main cards: The AARP Essential Rewards Mastercard and the AARP Travel Rewards Mastercard. Both cards carry no annual fee and are currently offering a $100 Cash Back Bonus when cardholders spend $500 on purchases in their first 90 days. Additionally, each option has...
Marriott Bonvoy executive suite
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Amex, Marriott Brings Enhanced Welcome Bonus to Bonvoy Brilliant Card

by Fioney Staff
With vaccine distribution continuing across the United States, there's now real hope that travel may return in earnest later this year. Ahead of that, a number of co-branded travel credit cards have increased their offers. The latest to get in on this trend is the Marriott Bonvoy Brilliant American Express card, which is now offering a welcome bonus worth up to 125,000 points. Currently, new Bonvoy Brilliant cardholders can earn...
Delta American Express Platinum Card
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Delta and Amex Roll Out New Welcome Offers for Co-Branded Credit Cards

by Fioney Staff
Editor's note: Some of the offers mentioned below may no longer be available. Please click each card's link to view the latest information. On the heels of United and Chase rolling out increased welcome offers for their co-branded line-up, another airline and credit card issuer duo has done the same. Delta and American Express have just announced limited-time welcome bonuses for several of their SkyMiles cards. As a result, new...
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Chase and United Reveal Updated Credit Card Bonus Offers

by Fioney Staff
Since the year began, several credit card issuers have attempted to lure new customers by rolling out enhanced bonuses for some of their offerings. This has been especially true in the case of co-branded travel cards. Case in point: this week, Chase and United introduced a trio of new welcome bonus offers for new cardholders. Starting at the top of United's line-up, the United Club Infinite card is now offering...
Jasper Credit Card
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Jasper Mastercard Unveils New Reward Program Tying Cashback Rate to Referrals

by Fioney Staff
In today's economy, there are several ways that credit card issuers aim to entice consumers into carrying their products. Typically, this starts with some sort of sign-up bonus and continues with either cashback, miles, or points earned on purchases cardholders make. However, companies like Jasper are looking to shake up this model a bit by introducing different ways for users to earn. Now, the company has rolled out a new...
Delta American Express Platinum Card
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American Express Announces Temporary Benefits for Delta, Hilton, and Marriott Co-Branded Cards

by Fioney Staff
With the travel industry still not quite ready to take off in earnest, airlines, hotel brands, and others have had to make adjustments in order to appease their most loyal customers. This not only includes those with elite status but also consumers who hold co-branded credit cards for these companies. That's why, this week, American Express made good on its promise to unveil temporary perks for cards from Delta, Hilton,...
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Sam's Club Refreshes Mastercard Offering With Enhanced Cashback for Plus Members

by Fioney Staff
Over the last year, the way that many Americans shop for groceries and other items has changed significantly. Similarly, many consumers have recently seen their spending shift toward essentials. With that in mind, Sam's Club and their co-branded credit card partner Synchrony have just announced a refresh to the Sam's Club Mastercard that not only emphasizes in-club shopping but also the warehouse chain's Plus membership option. With the updated card,...
Free Spirt credit card
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Spirit Airlines Refreshes Co-Branded Credit Card Line-Up

by Fioney Staff
As travelers and travel brands look toward a hopeful future, recent weeks have brought news of both new and refreshed co-branded options. This includes an upcoming U.S.-centric Air Canada card from Chase and a pair of cards from Emirates and Barclays among others. Now, Spirit and Bank of America have announced new credit card options for discount air travelers. This refresh comes as the budget airline also introduces a new...
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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...
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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...
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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,...