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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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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,...
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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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Walgreens Planning Co-Branded Credit Card with Synchrony

by Fioney Staff
It seems that Walgreens has a plan to keep customers' wallets healthy. This week, the drug store chain announced that it would be expanding its line-up of financial services, including debuting a co-branded credit card product. The upcoming card will integrate with the recently-launched myWalgreens loyalty program, giving customers the chance to earn myWalgreens cash rewards among other offers. Walgreens is partnering with Synchrony to issue the card, which will...
AMEX Platinum Card
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American Express Adds More Temporary Benefits to Platinum Card

by Fioney Staff
Last year, when it became clear that travel wasn't going to be resuming in earnest anytime soon, American Express added some temporary benefits to its premium $550 a year Platinum Card to help bring value to grounded cardholders. This included offering $20 a month in monthly statement credits for wireless service purchases as well as $20 a month in streaming service statement credits. However, these benefits expired at the end...
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JPMorgan Chase to Acquire Global Loyalty Business From cxLoyalty Group Holdings

by Fioney Staff
It looks as though certain credit card users might see some changes to their loyalty programs in 2021. This week, JPMorgan Chase announced that it had reached a deal to acquire the Global Loyalty business of cxLoyalty Group Holdings. According to the press release, this purchase will include "cxLoyalty’s leading technology platforms, full-service travel agency, gift card, merchandise, and points bank businesses." While this purchase may be new, Chase is...
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Credit Card News

CardRatings Shares Credit Card Trend Predictions for 2021

by Fioney Staff
With 2020 finally coming to an end, what can credit card enthusiasts expect from 2021? CardRatings has a few ideas. On the heels of announcing their top credit picks for 2021 across a number of categories, the site and its senior managing editor Brooklyn Lowery have revealed some predictions for the new year as they relate to credit cards. Here are some of their forecasts: Continuation of "limited-time" perks With...
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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...
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...