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Platinum Balance Transfer Credit Cards
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Would you like to enjoy the platinum benefits? A credit card that offers a higher line of credit than most gold cards, (generally more than $5,000). In addition, issuers provide extra perks or incentives to cardholders, like advanced customer service, lower interest rates and auto insurence. Browse through our credit card offers below! Application could not be easier. Just click and get a response in half a minute!
In the case of balance transfer credit cards, if you already have a credit card and you apply for a new one, you can transfer your existing balance on the previous card to the new one. Effectively, the new credit card issuer will assume the outstanding debt (that you owe on the previous card) by paying off the credit card issuer and then billing you for it.
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Make sure you read our terms and conditions before applying for a credit card!
Before selecting a credit card become familiar with the terms commonly used to describe the conditions of credit. To help you with the terminology, we assembled some crucial terms and their explanations.
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Chase Perfect CardTM
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0% Introductory APR* on balance transfers
Earn a 6% rebate on all gasoline purchases for the first 90 days your account is open
Earn a 3% rebate on all gasoline purchases after the 90 day introductory period
Earn a 1% rebate on purchases
All the rebates you earn are automatically credited toward future purchases
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Chase Platinum
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0% Introductory APR for up to 12 months on all purchases and balance transfers*
No Annual Fee
Interest-free grace period when you pay your bill in full each month
Get great Platinum privileges
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Discover® More(SM) Card
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0% Intro APR*
More ways to earn more cash - than anyone else.SM*
5% Cashback BonusŪ in categories like travel, home, gas, restaurants, movies and more
5% to 20% Cashback Bonus at top retailers through our exclusive online shopping site
Up to 1% Cashback Bonus on all other purchases automatically
Unlimited cash rewards
Increase, even double, your rewards when you redeem for gift cards from our 80 Cashback Bonus Partners
Complete fraud protection for your peace of mind
$0 fraud liability guarantee
Advanced fraud early warning alerts
Fraud specialists dedicated to helping you 24/7
Customer service that puts you first
One call and we take care of it
Talk to a knowledgeable person in less than a minute
Easy online account options that put you in control
Timely e-mail reminders to help you avoid fees
No annual fee
Formerly Discover Platinum Card
*View DiscoverŪ Card Rates, Fees, Rewards and Other Important Information.
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Discover® More(SM) Card - Clear
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0% Intro APR*
More ways to earn more cash - than anyone else.SM*
5% Cashback BonusŪ in categories like travel, home, gas, restaurants, movies and more
5% to 20% Cashback Bonus at top retailers through our exclusive online shopping site
Up to 1% Cashback Bonus on all other purchases automatically
Unlimited cash rewards
Increase, even double, your rewards when you redeem for gift cards from our 80 Cashback Bonus Partners
Complete fraud protection for your peace of mind
$0 fraud liability guarantee
Advanced fraud early warning alerts
Fraud specialists dedicated to helping you 24/7
Customer service that puts you first
One call and we take care of it
Talk to a knowledgeable person in less than a minute
Easy online account options that put you in control
Timely e-mail reminders to help you avoid fees
No annual fee
Formerly Discover Platinum Card
*View DiscoverŪ Card Rates, Fees, Rewards and Other Important Information.
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Discover® Motiva(SM) Card
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3.9% Intro APR*
Automatically get a Pay-On-Time BonusSM equal to a full month's interest each time you make 6 on-time payments in a row - twice a year, every year
5-20% Cashback Bonus* at top retailers through our exclusive online shopping site
Up to 1% unlimited Cashback Bonus on all other purchases
Unlimited cash rewards
Increase, even double, your rewards when you redeem for gift cards from over 80 Cashback Bonus Partners
Complete fraud protection for your peace of mind
$0 fraud liability guarantee
Advanced fraud early warning alerts
Fraud specialists dedicated to helping you 24/7
Customer service that puts you first
Free payment by phone
Timely e-mail reminders that help you avoid fees
One call and we take care of it
Talk to a knowledgeable person in less than a minute
Easy online account options that put you in control
No annual fee
*View DiscoverŪ Card Rates, Fees, Rewards and Other Important Information.
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Blue from American Express®
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0% introductory rate for purchases for 15 months
Then a fixed APR Prime + as low as 4.99%
No annual fee
Low Balance Transfer APR - 4.99% Fixed APR for the life of the balance.
Choose to carry a balance or pay in full
Blue is your launch pad to standout shopping and entertainment rewards and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards, travel, merchandise, and unique entertainment experiences.
Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.
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Clear from American Express®
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0.00% intro APR for up to 12 months.
5.99% fixed APR on balance transfers.
Automatic Rewards.
Flexibility to pay over time.
User-friendly credit report and score.
American Express World-Class Customer Service.
Earn automatic rewards faster with fee-free Additional Cards
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Blue CashSM from American Express®
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No annual fee
Up to 5% cash back on all qualified purchases with Unlimited Cash Rewards
Flexibility to pay over time
"0% Intro APR for 6 months."
Online application approval decisions in under 60 seconds
Balance transfer requests submitted on application receive APR of 4.99% for life of the balance.
Go To Rate: Prime + as low as 4.99%
Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.
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TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express®
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Earn Cash Back - 3% for gasoline, 3% for restaurants, 2% for travel, 1% everywhere else, including Costco.1
No Annual Fee with your paid Costco Membership.
The TrueEarnings Card serves as both your American Express Credit Card and your Costco Membership Card.
The flexibility to pay charges over time.
No Limit on the Cash Back earned.
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Terminology guide
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Annual Percentage Rate (APR)
The APR is a measure of the cost of credit, expressed as a yearly rate. The term was established by the Federal Truth-In-Lending law. A card issuer must also disclose the "periodic rate," which is the rate applied to any outstanding (unpaid) charge for each billing period. Example: 18% APR is 1.5% per month. The maximum APR that can be charged for credit cards is set by state law. Florida creditors cannot charge more than 18%, however some states have a higher ceiling. When shopping for a credit card remember, the lower the APR the lower the cost of financing. Some credit card issuers have lower APR than others. When considering a card issued in another state remember the APR conforms to that state's law not Florida's, so rates may be higher, or lower.
Some credit cards have a "variable rate." Rates can go up or down with certain economic indicators. If a credit card has a variable rate find out what index is used, what the percentage will be above the index, whether there is a minimum or maximum APR, how often and how much your rate can change and how a change will affect your minimum monthly payment.
Grace Period (Free Period)
The grace period allows you to avoid paying a finance charge by paying your current balance in full before the "due date" shown on your statement. Many credit card companies offer a grace period, but not all do. If there is no grace period, a finance charge will be imposed on each purchase from the day it is posted to your account.
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If your card offers a free grace period your bill must be mailed 14 days before your payment is due. This is to ensure that you have enough time to make your payment before the due date. However if your bill is mailed to a distant location 14 days is not a long time because your bill must be mailed to you and your payment received by the company by the due date. Note: Payment to your account is credited on the date the payment is received, NOT on the date you mailed the payment.
Annual Fees
Most credit cards issued by a financial institution involve an annual fee. Merchant issued credit cards generally do not charge an annual fee.
Although most multipurpose cards assess a fee, the fees vary in amount and some cards are available without a fee. For example, some credit unions offer cards to members without assessing a fee. Some financial institutions offer cards without fees to depositors with certain types of accounts. Some credit card companies offer to waive the first year's annual fee to attract new card holders.
Transaction Fees
Most cards issued by financial institutions can be used to obtain cash in advance. Fees charged vary according to the system used. It is important to compare these charges.
Late Fees
Most credit card issuers assess a late fee if a payment is not made on the account by a specified date.
Credit Ceilings
Credit card issuers usually set a maximum amount on the credit available to a card holder. If the line of credit is not sufficient, the card holder can request a higher credit ceiling. If the card holder's income and credit history justify it, most companies will increase the amount of credit available up to levels established by company policy.
Since multipurpose cards can be used at many locations some holders exceed their credit limits. To discourage this practice most card issuers impose a fee for exceeding the credit limit. This fee is added each month that the account exceeds the credit limit.
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