Can you buy lottery tickets with a credit card?
There are a few reasons many states prohibit using your credit card for lottery ticket purchases.
2 min read
Dec 08, 2021
Grace Pilling
Former Editor, credit cards
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts in English, Text & Writing, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Credit cards are like a choose your own adventure story—you can make the experience as simple or as complicated as you like. It’s my goal to help people figure out what they want their story to be and share the tools and tips they can use to be successful on that path.
— Grace Pilling
Grace Pilling is a former editor for Bankrate Credit Cards and CreditCards.com specializing in down-to-earth advice on everything cards, from getting started with credit and maximizing credit card perks to managing and reducing credit card debt. She’s worked in the credit card space for two years and loves learning and sharing everything you should (and shouldn’t) be doing with credit cards. Prior to working in the credit card space, Grace was an insurance and finance editor at Reviews.com and has a background in STEM education publishing.
Grace loves to show people how understanding credit can help them live their best life, whether that’s boosting a credit score to help get a great mortgage rate on their first home or maxing out rewards points to travel the world.
Education
Grace has a B.A. in English, Text & Writing with a minor in Journalism from the University of Western Sydney in Australia.
Credit cards are like a choose your own adventure story—you can make the experience as simple or as complicated as you like. It’s my goal to help people figure out what they want their story to be and share the tools and tips they can use to be successful on that path.
— Grace Pilling
Grace's latest articles
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Why I opened 24 credit cards
How many credit cards is too many? For this responsible credit user, opening 24 cards helped him achieve his travel goals—without going into credit card debt.
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Amex Business Platinum gets new benefits, higher annual fee
The Business Platinum Card from American Express will now have a higher annual fee of $695, up from $595, along with more benefits like card perks and statement credits. The new annual fee of $695 starts [...]
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Chase and Hyatt launch World of Hyatt Business Credit Card
Chase and Hyatt team up the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card, designed for small business owners.
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Cruise lines extend suspensions — Your guide to refunds and cancellations
As the cruise industry resumes operations, you need to have a plan. Find out which cruise lines are up and running or soon will be, as well as your options if you have to cancel.
6 min read Oct 07, 2021 -
Wells Fargo launches new Reflect Card
The Wells Fargo Reflect Card has one of the longest introductory 0% APR offers out there.
2 min read Oct 04, 2021 -
How small business owners can use credit cards to stay afloat
Many small business owners are struggling because of the coronavirus. Here’s how some small business owners are using credit cards to their advantage.
6 min read Sep 27, 2021 -
Why you can still be on the hook for credit card charges you didn’t make… and how to avoid it
Bankrate spoke to several credit experts to find out how consumers can protect themselves.
5 min read Sep 23, 2021 -
Want to pay almost any bill with a credit card? You need Plastiq
Plastiq helps you pay bills that you’d usually need to pay via check or bank transfer.
6 min read Aug 30, 2021
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Marriott Bonvoy Business® American Express® Card
With great rewards and generous hotel perks, the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Card is ideal if you’re a Marriott enthusiast.
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Best travel credit cards for beginners
Have a limited credit history? Don’t worry; you can still qualify for a travel credit card to earn free flights or hotel stays.
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Leased car repossession: What to know and how to prevent it
Learn how to avoid having your leased car repoed, and minimize costs if it is.
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How does repossession work? And how can you stop it?
There may be ways to avoid car repossession by working with your lender.
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How to sell a car online: Where to list and what it costs
There are two main ways to sell your car online. Find out which is best for you.
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Greg McBride’s 2023 financial checklist: 15 tasks to complete by the end of the year
Before the end of the year comes, try these tips to meet your financial goals.
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Maxed out your 401(k)? Here’s how to invest for retirement now
Where else can high-octane savers invest when they’ve maxed out their 401(k)?
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What is a bounced check and how do you avoid it?
A bounced check is something that should be avoided. Here’s what you need to know.
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