Drury Gold Key Club® Visa® is a hotel rewards credit card issued by Commerce Bank. With no annual fee and a rewards program that favors spending on lodging and amenities at Drury Hotels properties across the United States, it's geared toward frequent Drury guests (and those who could be convinced to convert to the Drury way). New cardholders are automatically enrolled in Drury's Gold Key Club loyalty program at no charge.Drury Gold Key Club Credit Card earns a total of 15 points per $1 spent on all Drury Hotels purchases, including 10 base points available to all Gold Key Club members and … [Read more...]
Disney® Visa® Card Review
The Disney® Visa® Card is a rewards credit card with no annual fee and a modest and somewhat unusual cash back rewards program that favors enthusiastic Disney fans. The card earns unlimited 1% back on all purchases. Rewards accrue as Disney reward dollars, a special loyalty currency with a fixed redemption value of $0.01 per point. Rewards can be redeemed for a wide range of Disney-branded purchases, including merchandise, theme park admission, resort lodging, and more. However, they're not as good as cash, as they can't be redeemed for statement credits, bank account deposits, or credits … [Read more...]
Disney® Premier Visa® Card Review
The Disney® Premier Visa® Card is a rewards credit card with a $49 annual fee and a somewhat unusual cash-like rewards program that favors lovers of all things Disney. The card earns unlimited 2% back in popular spending categories such as gas stations, dining out, and grocery stores. It also earns unlimited 2% back on virtually all Disney-branded purchases. All other purchases earn unlimited 1% back.These rewards differ from traditional cash back in key ways. They're known as "Disney reward dollars," and they can can be redeemed for a wide range of Disney-branded purchases and statement … [Read more...]
Discover it® Secured Credit Card Review
The Discover it® Secured Credit Card is a secured credit card with no annual fee and a cash back rewards program that's fairly generous by secured credit card standards. It earns 2% cash back on gas station and restaurant purchases, up to $1,000 in combined quarterly spending, and unlimited 1% cash back on all other purchases. If that sounds familiar, it's because it's the same cash back rewards terms as Discover it Chrome, a popular non-secured credit card that's (understandably) known as the "Discover Gas and Restaurants Card" in some quarters.Despite its solid rewards program, Discover … [Read more...]
Credit One Bank® Unsecured Platinum Visa® Card Review
Credit One Bank® Unsecured Platinum Visa® is an unsecured, entry-level credit card for cardholders seeking to rebuild their credit and put their financial lives back on track. Depending on your credit profile, its annual fee ranges from $0 to $99 ($0 to $75 for the first year your account is open). The credit limit ranges up to $1,500, with no initial or ongoing security deposits required.Credit One Bank Platinum Visa is not a generous credit card by any means. It has no sign-up bonus, no real cardholder benefits to speak of, a fairly low credit limit, and potentially pricey cash advances. … [Read more...]
Credit One Bank® Cash Back Rewards Credit Card Review
The Credit One Bank® Cash Back Rewards Credit Card is a cash back credit card issued by Credit One Bank, a Las Vegas-based institution with more than 6 million credit card customers nationwide.Depending on your creditworthiness, the annual fee ranges between $0 and $99 ($0 and $75 during the first year). Your return on spending also varies based on your creditworthiness. Cardholders with good to very good credit earn 1.1% cash back on dining and 1% cash back on everything else, while cardholders with not-so-great credit get 1% cash back on gas, groceries, and telecommunications.Credit … [Read more...]
Citi® / AAdvantage® Gold World Elite™ Mastercard® Review
Citi® / AAdvantage® Gold World Elite™ Mastercard® is designed for regular American Airlines flyers looking to reduce the cost of air travel and enjoy some useful travel benefits in the process. Though it's not on our best travel rewards credit cards list, it could still be a worthy addition to your wallet - if you use it properly.Citi / AAdvantage Gold World Elite Mastercard earns 1 AAdvantage mile per $1 spent on all purchases, with no caps or restrictions on how much you can earn. When you spend $750 within 3 months of opening your account, you'll get an additional 25,000 bonus … [Read more...]
Choice Privileges® Visa Signature® Card Review
Choice Privileges® Visa Signature® Card is a hotel credit card with no annual fee. Backed by Barclaycard, it allows cardholders to earn points on paid stays and other purchases at more than 6,000 Choice Hotels, whose brands include Econolodge, Sleep Inn, Comfort Inn, and Cambria Inn & Suites. Cardholders are automatically enrolled in the Choice Privileges loyalty program at sign-up and are granted Elite Gold Status at no additional charge.Choice Privileges Visa Signature has a fairly generous rewards program that favors frequent Choice Hotels guests. The card itself earns unlimited 5 … [Read more...]
Chase Sapphire Reserve® Credit Card Review
Chase Sapphire Reserve® is a super-exclusive travel rewards credit card for consumers with top-notch credit profiles and ample spending and earning power. Sapphire Reserve's powerful mix of valuable loyalty currency and extensive travel perks is equal parts luxurious, convenient, and plain-old valuable.With a $450 annual fee for the primary cardholder and $75 for each additional authorized user, Chase Sapphire Reserve most definitely not for everyone. If you're in the market for a less generous travel rewards card, check out Chase Sapphire Preferred (still a great card, and a bargain at a … [Read more...]
Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card Review
The Amazon Rewards Visa Signature Card is a straightforward cash back credit card with no annual fee. It's designed for habitual Amazon shoppers who spend freely with the retail giant and its grocery subsidiary, Whole Foods Market. It also has above-average rewards for people who dine out often, drive heavily, and regularly make purchases at drugstores such as Walgreens and CVS.The easiest way to redeem cash back earned with this card is for instant discounts on purchases from Amazon.com. However, the card and its rewards program are managed by Chase, so users have access to the same … [Read more...]
Blue Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express – Review
The Blue Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express is an entry-level travel rewards credit card for regular Delta flyers. While there's nothing particularly fancy or unusual about it, Blue Delta SkyMiles is a fine choice for travelers seeking a low-cost, no-frills spending aid that gets them closer to free airfare and class upgrades.If Blue Delta SkyMiles' name rings a bell, it's because it's one of three "color" cards backed by American Express and Delta. Its bigger, more generous cousins are Gold Delta SkyMiles and Platinum Delta SkyMiles. Both those cards have annual fees, … [Read more...]
