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.
Credit Cards
Marriott Bonvoy Unveils New Cobranded Cards From Amex, Chase
by Fioney Staff
In a much-expected move, Marriott Bonvoy has announced the launch of two new cards that will join their cobranded line up. These cards are the Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bountiful Card from Chase. Both the Bevy and Bountiful cards earn 6x Marriott Bonvoy Points on purchases at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties, 4x points on purchases at restaurants worldwide as well as at U.S. supermarkets (up...
Credit Cards
Priceline VIP Rewards Credit Card Introduces PricePoints Feature
by Fioney Staff
Late last year, the travel booking site Priceline in partnership with Barclays introduced the Priceline VIP Rewards Visa. Now, the card is adding a new feature with a somewhat unique benefit for cardholders. This week, the two companies announced the debut of PricePoint. With this feature, customers will be able to earn points on Priceline bookings even when redeeming points for those bookings. For example, a customer redeeming $100 in...
Credit Cards
Chase Sapphire Preferred Credit Card Review
by Kyle Burbank
Ever since my financial awakening and my decision to start using credit cards again, an obvious trend has developed. You see, anytime I get a new card and say to myself (and to my wife), "I think we're all set now," I inevitably find another card that tempts me with its rewards. That's what happened with the Chase Sapphire Preferred — except that it wasn't the card's primary rewards that...
Credit Cards
American Express Introduces Amex Round-Up Charity Feature
by Fioney Staff
A major credit card issuer will soon offer cardholders an easy way to increase their charitable giving. American Express has announced the launch of Amex Round-Up — a service that will enable cardholders to round-up their purchases and donate the change to the charity of their choice. The new feature will be rolling out to select U.S personal Card Members "in the coming weeks." At this time, only Primary Card...
Credit Cards
Credit One Refreshes Wander Card with New Travel Rewards
by Fioney Staff
Less than one year after introducing its Wander rewards credit card, Credit One is revamping the offering. Specifically, while the original card featured rewards geared toward outdoor enthusiasts, the updated card bears more in common with traditional travel cards. One of the biggest changes to the Wander card is its rewards category line-up. Now, cardholders will earn 10 points per dollar spent on hotel and rental car purchases made through...
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WebBank to Issue Credit Cards on the American Express Network
by Fioney Staff
Soon, select credit cards offered by financial technology firms could be bearing a different logo. This week, WebBank and American Express revealed a new partnership that will see the bank issuing cards that operate on the Amex network. In particular, Amex expressed interest in working with WebBank due to their FinTech focus. With this deal, WebBank cardholders with American Express network cards will have access to additional benefits, such as...
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Capital One and REI Introduce New REI Co-op Mastercard
by Fioney Staff
The popular outdoor retailer REI is changing up its co-branded credit card. After partnering with Capital One, the two companies have now unveiled the refreshed REI Co-op Mastercard. First, the REI Co-op Mastercard will earn 5% in rewards on all REI purchases. This includes regularly priced items as well as sale items, used gear, store services, and even REI gift cards. All other purchases will earn 1.5% back in rewards....