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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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American Express Business Gold Card Adds Squarespace Benefit

by Kyle Burbank
The business version of the American Express Gold Card has added a new benefit that enhances the premium card's value. About the New Squarespace Credit: American Express has quietly added a new credit to the Business Gold Card. Now, new and existing cardmembers can earn up to $150 in statement credits when making U.S. Squarespace purchases. Unlike some of the card's other credits (many of which are broken down into...
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Bilt Introducing Bilt Cash Status Perk Feature in 2026

by Kyle Burbank
Next year, Bilt is changing up its status tier offerings with a new feature: Bilt Cash. About Bilt Cash: Soon, Bilt members will have the ability to earn a new type of currency. Bilt Cash will join Bilt Points starting next year and will be featured as part of the platform's elite status program. As the name implies, Bilt Cash will be a dollar-for-dollar currency that members will be able...
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American Airlines and Citi Debut Mid-Tier AAdvantage Credit Card

by Kyle Burbank
During a recent Citi earnings call, a new mid-tier American Airlines co-branded card was teased. Now, that offering has come to fruition in the form of the Citi/AAdvantage Globe Mastercard. About the Citi/AAdvantage Globe Mastercard: Citi and American Airlines have officially unveiled the new AAdvantage Globe card. With an annual fee of $350, the mid-tier option now sits between the $99 AAdvantage Platinum Select and $595 AAdvantage Executive cards. The...
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Mesa Homeowners Card Adds Complimentary Instacart+ Benefit

by Kyle Burbank
Another useful benefit has arrived on the Mesa Homeowners Card. About the Mesa Instacart+ Perk: Mesa is teaming up with Instacart for a new benefit. Now, Mesa Homeowners Cardholders as well as Mesa Mortgage Members can claim a complimentary one-year subscription to Instacart+. Normally priced at $99 per year, Instacart+ offers $0 delivery fees on orders of $10 or more ($35 minimum for Costco). Plus, the service includes a Peacock...
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Crate & Barrel Reveals Updated Credit Cards Powered by Imprint

by Kyle Burbank
The premium home goods retailer Crate & Barrel is relaunching its rewards credit card with a new issuer. About the Updated Crate & Barrel and CB2 Credit Cards: Crate & Barrel is partnering with the FinTech platform Imprint to update its co-branded credit card line-up. The result is the new Crate & Barrel Visa Signature Card and the CB2 Visa Signature Card — both of which will be issued by First Bank...
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Citi Strata Elite Introduces 100K-Point Welcome Bonus Offer

by Kyle Burbank
The new Citi Strata Elite is sweetening the deal with a massive new welcome bonus. About the Citi Strata Elite's Offer: Citi is pushing its new Citi Strata Elite card with a limited-time offer. Currently, new cardholders can earn 100,000 bonus points after spending at least $6,000 on the card within the first three months. Notably, this offer is even larger than the one the card launched with back in...
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Bank of America Bringing Back More Rewards Day for Fourth Year

by Kyle Burbank
Bank of America is set to celebrate another More Rewards Day next month. About More Rewards Day 2025: For the fourth consecutive year, Bank of America will offer bonus rewards to cardholders as part of a one-day celebration. This year's More Rewards Day will be held on November 6th. During More Rewards Day 2025, those with Bank of America-issued cards can earn bonus cashback, points, or miles on all purchases....
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How to Maximize All of the American Express Platinum Card Credits

by Kyle Burbank
Whenever I tell people that I pay $695 (now $895) a year for a credit card, I get kind of a weird look. Said looks grow even stranger when I then explain how I even save/make money with that same card. The product in question is the American Express Platinum card, which I've held since 2019. The truth is that, despite that fee, the numerous credits and perks that 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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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,...