Category: Credit Cards
The world of credit cards can be confusing. The industry is constantly evolving. Keeping track of credit card features and benefits can be time consuming. Fioney is here to help maximize your credit card utility. From comprehensive guides, individual card reviews, the latest news, and tips to optimize your usage we have you covered.
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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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Credit Card Issuer Spotlight: American Express
by Kyle Burbank
Over the past few months, I've shared a number of credit card guides, breaking down options in certain categories. Well, this time around, I wanted to do something a bit different. Instead of looking at cards that fit a specific set of criteria, I thought we'd look at what some of the major issuers each have to offer — and what better issuer to start with than American Express. As...
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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...
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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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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...