Rewards Credit Card Advice
Check out the latest rewards credit card news and advice from our team at Bankrate. We can help you find the right credit card to earn cash back and maximize your points and miles.
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Latest Rewards Credit Card Advice
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How I get the most out of my credit card rewards
Here’s how I maximize the value of each card in my wallet — and how you can, too.
7 min read May 30, 2024 -
How I’ve earned credit card rewards without paying a dime in interest for over a decade
Carrying credit card debt poses a problem for people trying to earn rewards.
4 min read May 30, 2024 -
How I paid for part of my cruise to the Arctic Circle with rewards
I used credit card, airline and hotel rewards programs to cover part of my vacation.
4 min read May 29, 2024 -
6 reasons I prefer cruises when I travel with family
Here’s why I love cruises — and how I save on trip costs with credit card rewards.
6 min read May 24, 2024 -
Best credit card rewards programs in 2024
Read Bankrate’s list of the best credit card rewards programs for 2023.
10 min read Jul 11, 2024 -
Citi ThankYou points guide
Everything you need to know about the Citi ThankYou Rewards program — including earning and redeeming ThankYou points.
8 min read May 23, 2024 -
How to redeem credit card rewards
You can redeem card rewards for cash back, points or miles and gift cards
7 min read Jul 26, 2024 -
Citi ThankYou points guide
Everything you need to know about the Citi ThankYou Rewards program — including earning and redeeming ThankYou points.
8 min read May 22, 2024 -
American Express Membership Rewards vs. Chase Ultimate Rewards
The right flexible rewards credit card program for you depends on your spending style and desired redemptions.
6 min read May 08, 2024 -
7 ways credit cards can help give the gift of experiences
Give an experience as a gift and the memories remain with the recipient forever.
5 min read Jun 19, 2024 -
Guide to Bank of America Preferred Rewards
Learn about Bank of America’s invite-only, tiered incentive program.
10 min read Jul 16, 2024 -
Not a rewards junkie? That’s OK
Get the expert takes on easing your way into credit cards rewards without obsessing over rewards.
4 min read Apr 26, 2024 -
Guide to American Express Membership Rewards
The Amex Membership Rewards program lets you earn points for flexible redemptions.
10 min read May 31, 2024 -
I received a store card I didn’t apply for. Should I cancel it?
What do you do if you receive a credit card you didn’t apply for?
4 min read Apr 25, 2024 -
Bank of America travel rewards guide
Learn more about Bank of America travel rewards cards, including how to earn points on travel, their value and more.
5 min read May 13, 2024 -
Can you buy gift cards with a credit card?
Understand the pros and cons of buying gift cards with credit cards.
7 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
Types of rewards credit cards
Rewards credit cards offer rewards in the form of cash back, points or miles.
7 min read Jun 20, 2024 -
Guide to BankAmeriDeals, Bank of America’s bonus cash back program
BankAmeriDeals lets customers earn cash back from certain participating retailers in categories including entertainment, food, retail, services and travel.
4 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
Capital One Quicksilver benefits guide
The Quicksilver is a convenient cash back card, but it has much more to offer than its 1.5 percent cash back rate.
5 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
Chase Ultimate Rewards guide
Learn all about the Chase Ultimate Rewards, including the credit cards that let you earn points in this dynamic program.
9 min read Jul 11, 2024