Best Credit Card To Get

I want to get a credit card that I can put $100 a month on it to get my credit score up. What kind should I get? Is there a card with great perks? What should I look into and how do I get it?

I hope you never will carry a balance, this only reduces your scores.

Go to bankrate.com and find a card that gives you 1% cash back.
Or just google 1% cash back cards
cash back rewards credit cards
Make sure it does not have an annual fee.

Amex and a couple of others have up to 5% cash back, but you have to be a bigger spender than $100 / month.
Last year, I made $500 cash back - easy to do, never paid interest.

Note: Stay away from Discover.
They are based on a tier system - stinks.
That is the worst card anyone could ever have - they send you a debit card to use - not even cash back.
And you have to remember to request it or it expires.

2009-10-22 14:52:38 by bede3315

Get a credit card for emergencies or everyday use using these tips.

I just turned eighteen at the end of February, so I have limited credit history.
I was wondering what credit card is used for building credit, and would be the best choice for a person getting they're first credit card.

there are a couple of ways you could start building credit, you could get a small personal loan which you might need a cosigner or the best way will be getting a credit cards, you could get a credit card and use it for your every day expenses but make sure you pay in full at the end of the month that way it will show pay in full everytime the credit card company reports to the credit beuros. At the begining you will only be approved for the lower end credit cards but once you build credit in about 6-9 months you should be able to apply for a better card with better benefits such as free miles or cash back. Check out www.fastcreditcardapprovals.com and go under bad or no credit section and you will find a few choices. But if you are a student apply of a student credit card these cards have no annual fees and low rates.

2009-05-12 13:44:41 by Tay

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I just finished college, and work full time. I have a debit card, and building good credit from paying off loans. A lot of people have been telling me to get a credit card, but I wonder if it really is necessary. Please give me some good reasons to get a credit card other than building good credit. The only other advantage I know about is those point-system/rewards credit cards, that earn you miles or other things. And what is the best credit card to get for a first time credit card holder? The number of choices are a little overwhelming. How did you choose your first/main credit card?

Well, let me be the first to tell you that a credit card can be a "safety net" in the event that you're in a crunch in between paychecks, and especially renting cars. Granted, you can use your debit card, but you better have the money on it, becuase credit and debit cards work completely different in that respect. But even if you just make small payments that you pay off in full every month, it's another way to build credit, which you can't build alone just by paying off loans. Credit and the scoring system is designed to where you should show that you can handle different types of credit both installment(car,furniture,appliance,personal signature, and mortgages) and revolving (credit cards and line of credit). An example of a balanced mixture of credit is 3 credit cards (2 major and one department store card) and either one paid or currently paying installment account.

Now while it is a good thing to have a credit card in the event of emergencies that may come about that could potentially wipe out your checking account if you use that, it's important to know the true meaning of needs vs. wants. Credit cards are not bad, it's the judgement of some people that use them. They easily confuse the 2 and that's where the problems arise. As long as you keep your priorities straight, and use credit like it's supposed to be used, then you should be ok.

A credit card you should look for, ideally is one without an annual fee and a low or 0 introductory interest rate. But my advice is to keep the balance no more than 30% of your total available credit to minimize the interest anyway.

Chase, Bank of America, and Citi all offer fairly good cards



I hope this answer helps out,

Good luck!

2007-06-27 13:33:22 by Acrow

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Can I start building my credit by paying for things with my bank card and telling them to charge it on credit? (I do not know much about how to build my credit so please help me!)
Question: Best credit card to get to starting building credit and can I build my credit by using my bank card and telling them to charge it on credit instead of debit?

I agree that car loans and mortgages are better indicators of credit. If you plan to use a credit card, please pay on time. Late payments are never helpful for your credit. If you already have a bank card, why not check with your local bank about about credit cards they offer. Please remember to read the fine print on any card application. I have used the below informational website for expert information on various types of credit cards. Shopping around for the best credit card that suits your needs is also important. Many companies offer credit cards with no annual fees, cash back, reward points, etc...Good luck

2008-09-25 21:06:07 by wrightemail256

I have good credit and im in the market for a business credit card. What company offers the best rates, offers, cash back programs ect? Please give me some ideas on programs i should look into from the major cards like, AE, Discover, MC, and Visa.

I use Discover for business and Chase for personal. Here is why:

Discover has had a long tradition of being different. When the Discover card was first introduced there was no annual fee, - that may not seem like a big deal but back in the day it absolutely was. Discover credit cards also offer cash back rewards.

For a business using Discover for their corporate credit cards this is a big advantage - you get cash back for spending. And the best part about using these particular corporate credit cards is that the cash back rewards are targeted at specific purchases that you will make as a business, such as gas, travel and office supplies.

The current standard APR on Discover corporate credit cards is 13.99%. There is also a 0% APR introductory offer. Remember - these cards come with a grace period of at least 25 days when you pay the balance in full each month. This means you can run your business interest free on Discover's money in 25 day cycles.

A lot of the others have shorter grace periods - something most consumers don't think to check up on.

2008-03-20 06:59:10 by Evilish13