Rates Current as of Saturday March 20, 2010

Student Credit Cards

New credit cards for students.

Discover® Student Card

5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change like travel, gas, groceries, restaurants, movies and many more.
Unlimited cash rewards, automatically
Up to 20% Cashback Bonus® when you shop online
Double rewards with more than 100 Cashback Bonus Partners
Customer Service in less than a minute, anytime you want

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Discover® Student Card - Clear

5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change like travel, gas, groceries, restaurants, movies and many more.
Unlimited cash rewards, automatically
Up to 20% Cashback Bonus® when you shop online
Double rewards with more than 100 Cashback Bonus Partners
Customer Service in less than a minute, anytime you want

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Discover® Student Card - Tropical Beach

5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change like travel, gas, groceries, restaurants, movies and many more.
Unlimited cash rewards, automatically
Up to 20% Cashback Bonus® when you shop online
Double rewards with more than 100 Cashback Bonus Partners
Customer Service in less than a minute, anytime you want

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Discover® Student Card - Monogram Collection

5% Cashback Bonus® in categories that change like travel, gas, groceries, restaurants, movies and many more.
Unlimited cash rewards, automatically
Up to 20% Cashback Bonus® when you shop online
Double rewards with more than 100 Cashback Bonus Partners
Customer Service in less than a minute, anytime you want

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Discover® Student Open Road(SM) Card

Double Cashback Bonus automatically on your first $250 in purchases each month at any gas station and any restaurant.
5% to 20% Cashback Bonus at over 100 top retailers through our exclusive online shopping mall, ShopDiscover(SM)
Up to 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus on all other purchases automatically
Flexible redemption options: choose from Partner gift cards, merchandise, Discover® gift cards, credit to your Discover card account or an electronic deposit to your bank account
Turn your Cashback Bonus into bigger rewards by redeeming for gift cards or eCertificates from over 100 brand-name Partners such as Bed, Bath & Beyond®, Red Lobster® and Lands' End®.

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Facecard prepaid MasterCard® for College Students

A safe alternative to credit card debt.
Ability to use anywhere MasterCard debit cards are accepted, including ATMs.
Instant and convenient access to funds and allowances.
Have funds deposited directly onto your card-easier access to your paycheck.
Safe and easy way to have funds when studying and travelling abroad.
Receive Prewards, which are like coupons, put directly on your card.

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Credit Card Tips

Credit card offers often have little value

When you get an offer in the mail saying you are pre-qualified or pre-approved for a 0% offer on credit card balance transfers don’t get too excited. Those things are sent to zillions of people. Machines crunch some numbers through a mix of formulas and if you fit into a company’s particular category, you will

Credit Card Comparison of Chase Disney Rewards Visa

Chase Bank offers a number of rewards credit cards that present select categories of reward options. The Disney Rewards Visa by Chase Bank is one of these credit card offers with a rather distinctive rewards program. Credit card holders with this card have the ability to earn Disney reward points with purchase made with this credit

Credit cards and moving on

You have the right to shop around for the best credit cards rates. If your current credit card company won’t play nice, go find another. Good credit card offers, regardless of your credit profile, are available in a variety of rates and terms and conditions. Just make sure when you close your old credit card

Bank of America Credit Card Offer for BankAmericard Cash Rewards Visa SignatureCard

The BankAmericard Cash Rewards Visa SignatureCard is a rewards credit card that comes with some special introductory promotions. The credit card is marketed with a $75.00 bonus and extra credit card rewards. This is a no annual fee credit card marketed by Bank of America. The $75.00 statement credit can be redeemed by using a new

Bank of America Credit Cards January 2010

Bank of America is one credit card issuer that always offers a wide array of card types with an equally wide assortment of credit card rates. If you’re in the market for a new credit card, Bank of America is currently offering a number of cards to choose from. Choose directly from the bank’s rewards credit

Credit Card FAQs

Is there anything specific I can do to protect my identity?

Yes indeed there are many things. Mainly, be proactive and don’t leave personal information or your credit card lying around where just anyone can get to it. Use secure passwords for your credit card online activities, shred papers, keep your social security number close at hand and don’t give out your credit card number out

How do I check to see if my identity has been stolen if I’m not sure?

One good way is to check out your credit reports. You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report annually from each of three credit repositories. Also keep track of your bank statements, credit card statements and any bills and invoices from any services providers to make sure they reflect your actual usage.

I keep hearing about shredders. Are they really very useful?

Yes. If you don’t have one, we suggest you run out right away and buy one. The security they provide is worth way more than the cost! Credit card numbers and credit card statements are often stolen and used to purchase goods and open new accounts without the account holder’s awareness. Making this information harder

Q: If my credit card company sent me a notice to increase my credit card limit, should I accept the offer?

A: It’s your right to either decline or accept the offer for an increased credit card limit. In general, there is no reason not to accept the increased credit card limit. It has no detrimental value to your credit profile or your credit terms. It may have some value if you want the additional credit

I am a student – which credit cards can I apply for?

Students generally have little or no credit history. Because of this, students may often find it difficult to get approved for a credit card. Luckily, student credit cards do exist. This type of credit card is set up to help students build up the credit history that most don’t already have. Student credit cards are often

Credit Card Glossary

Address Verification System

An address verification system is a process of authenticating a new credit card through mail or via phone by using the billing address of the credit card holder in the authorization procedure. This process is used predominantly to reduce credit card fraud. An address verification system may also be used in mail order, telephone credit card order

LIBOR Rate

LIBOR stands for London Interbank Offered Rate. This is an interest rate which is a index or average of bank rates based on the interest rates established by banks that borrow unsecured funds from one another in the London wholesale market. LIBOR is similar to the Fed Funds Rate or even the Prime Rate used in the United

Usury

Usury is the lending of money at illegal or exorbitant interest rates. Usury rates are generally set by state law that would often cap lending rates including credit card rates. The concept of usury for credit card interest rates has largely been made irrelevant by federal law. Federal laws allow credit card issuers to export

Float

The float on credit card transactions refers to the time when a credit card holder makes a purchase or obtains a credit card cash advance and the time the transactions may take to post to the credit card account. The credit card transaction amount is not added to the credit card balance on the account

Recurring Billing

Transactions for which an authorized credit card user grants permission to a merchant to periodically charge their account for a recurring purchase of goods or services. Recurring billing will result in a credit card purchase on the credit card holder’s monthly statement during each cycle. The credit card company will continue to process the purchase

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Limit Credit Card Debt With Rewards Credit Cards

Rewards credit cards are an excellent way to get extra cash, airline miles or free merchandise. And the process of getting these things involves a person doing what they would’ve normally done anyway…making purchases with their credit card. However, it is this very act that could lead a person down a path of financial ruin

All About Credit Card Rewards

Before the concept of credit cards rewards came about, consumers did not receive anything extra other than interest charges, late fees and annual fees when using their credit cards. Reward credit cards with cash back bonuses and point systems are now a standard feature in the credit card industry. The AT&T Universal Card and the

Credit Card Cardholder Protections and Rights

Just because a company has given you a credit card, essentially loaning you money doesn’t mean you should let the company push you around. When problems arise you do have options. A good consumer knows what these are and protects themselves. Cardholders should know what their rights and protections are. The best way to guard against

Chase Bank Credit Cards January 2010

Chase Bank offers a broad assortment of choices in credits cards. Chase offers VISA® or MasterCard® brand bank credit cards. Chase credit card categories include rewards credit cards, cash back credit cards, low introductory APR credit cards, no annual fee credit cards, balance transfer credit cards, travel credit cards, business credit cards, and student credit

About Credit Card Balance Transfers

Expert creditors use a not-so-secret technique to get their credit card interest rate reduced among their credit cards. It involves making a balance transfer on a credit card that has an introductory APR. These credit card APRs can be extremely low or even zero. In the case of the latter, a person may feel that

Credit Card APRs

The APR or annual percentage rate on your credit card can be a scary thing to consider. It appears as a bold number and seems simple to understand, but it is anything but simple. The APR is the interest rate charged for any credit that is extended to you on your credit card expressed as a

How To Cancel Your Credit Card

If you become aware that you’ve got a less than favorable credit card in your possession, or if you think you have too many credit cards, or if that credit card company upsets you in some way, it’s a normal impulse to want to cut the card in half, pay off the balance, and kiss

Credit Cards Online

The Internet lets almost any consumer easily compare credit cards, fill out the credit card application online and receive an immediate credit card approval. Shopping and comparing credit card offers online has become one of the most efficient and effective methods to obtain a new credit card. The ability to go online and view the

Categories of Credit Cards

Credit cards come in a variety types with varying credit card rates, credit card limits, credit card fees and credit card reward programs. It is important to know the different card types before choosing the best credit card that meets your financial needs. Prior to filling out the credit card application and deciding which credit

General Tips Regarding Credit Cards

There are so many different options out there in terms of the credit cards that are available today. With the growing popularity of online shopping, credit cards are becoming more and more the preferred way for many customer and businesses to complete transactions. Because of this the options available are growing all the time, and

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