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Earn 120,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $15,000 in qualifying purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership.
1.5X Membership Rewards® points on eligible purchases at U.S. construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more everywhere else, on up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year.
5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels when you book at AmexTravel.com.
Earn a $100 statement credit after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months of account opening
3X ThankYou® Points for every $1 spent at gas stations.
Earn a $25 statement credit after signing up for automatic payments within the first three months of opening your account. With automatic payments, just pick a date and dollar amount to make sure your Credit Card gets paid on time.
5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
2 x Cash Back with Cashback Match, get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically
5% Cashback Bonus at Target
2 x Cash Back with Cashback Match, get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically
2 x Cash Back with Cashback Match, get an unlimited dollar-for-dollar match of all the cash back you've earned at the end of your first year, automatically
5% Cashback Bonus at Target
Earn a $200 cash rewards bonus when you spend $500 in purchases in the first 3 months.
Earn 20,000 bonus points when you spend $1,000 in purchases in the first 3 months – that’s a $200 cash redemption value
3X points across key categories, including dining at restaurants, gas stations, electric vehicle charging stations, popular streaming services, and travel. Get rewarded for your everyday spending, from dining in, take-out, catering, and delivery to gas, streaming your favorite content, and travel expenses like airfare, hotels, car rentals, and cruises.
Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of your Citi Double Cash® card account opening.
Earn $200 cash back after you spend $1,500 on purchases in the first 6 months of account opening. This bonus offer will be fulfilled as 20,000 ThankYou® Points, which can be redeemed for $200 cash back.
5% cash back on your top eligible spend category each billing cycle up to $500 spent.
Earn 75,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months of account opening, redeemable for $750 in gift cards or travel rewards on thankyou.com
3X ThankYou® Points per $1 at Restaurants
3X ThankYou® Points per $1 at Supermarkets
3X ThankYou® Points per $1 on Gas Stations and EV Charging Stations
10X ThankYou® Points per $1 spent on Attractions booked through CitiTravel.com
Prime members, get a $200 Amazon Gift Card instantly loaded into your Amazon account's Gift Card Balance upon approval of your credit card application.
2% back at gas stations
5% back at Amazon.com, Amazon Fresh with an eligible Prime membership
2% back at restaurants
5% back on Chase Travel purchases with an eligible Prime membership
Earn 95,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $6,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership.
3X points at restaurants worldwide
6X points on hotels for eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®.
Earn 85,000 Marriott Bonvoy bonus points after you use your new Card to make $5,000 in purchases within the first 6 months of Card Membership
4X points at U.S. supermarkets (on up to $15,000 in combined purchases at restaurants and supermarkets per calendar year, then 2X points)
6X points on hotels for eligible purchases at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®
Earn 60,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $6,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership + receive 20% back in statement credits on eligible purchases made at restaurants worldwide within the first 6 months of Card Membership, up to $100 back. Offer ends 11/6/2024.
4X on groceries at U.S. supermarkets on up to $25,000 in purchases per year
4X at restaurants worldwide, on up to $50K in purchases
3X on flights booked directly with airlines or on amextravel.com
Earn 100,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $2,000 in purchases on the Card within your first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 1/8/2025.
7X points for eligible purchases at hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio
5X points on dining At U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
5X points on gas At U.S. gas stations
5X points on groceries At U.S. supermarkets
Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles after spending $3,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
2X miles at restaurants and U.S. supermarkets
3X miles on Delta purchases
Earn 10,000 Bonus Miles after spending $1,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership
2X miles on Delta purchases made directly with Delta
2X miles on dining at restaurants, including takeout and delivery in the U.S.
Earn 165,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 in purchases on the Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer ends 1/8/2025.
6X points on dining at U.S. restaurants, including takeout and delivery
6X points on gas at U.S. gas stations
4X points U.S online retail purchases
12X points for eligible purchases at hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio
Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles after spending $5,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
3X miles on Delta purchases made directly with Delta
Earn 50,000 Bonus Miles after spending $2,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
2X miles for every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta
2X miles at U.S. supermarkets
2X miles at restaurants
Earn 60,000 Bonus Miles after spending $4,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
2X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases made directly with Delta
2X miles on every eligible dollar spent on purchases at U.S. shipping providers
Earn 70,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $10,000 on eligible purchases with your Card in the first 3 months of Card Membership
3X Membership Rewards® points on flights booked on amextravel.com using your Business Gold Card.
4X Membership Rewards® points on the 2 categories where your business spends the most in each billing cycle: Monthly wireless telephone service charges made directly from a wireless telephone service provider in the U.S.. Only the top 2 categories from this list each billing cycle will count towards the $150,000 cap.
Earn 80,000 Bonus Miles after spending $10,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
1.5X miles on U.S. shipping and on every dollar spent on office supply store purchases
3X miles on every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta
Earn 3 Free Night Awards after you spend $6,000 on eligible purchases in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Each Free Night Award has a redemption level up to 50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points at hotels participating in Marriott Bonvoy®. Resort fees apply.
4X points per dollar on eligible purchases on U.S. purchases for shipping
4X points per dollar on eligible purchases on wireless phone services purchased directly from U.S. service providers
6X points per dollar on eligible purchases at hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy® program
4X points per dollar on eligible purchases at U.S. gas stations
4X points per dollar on eligible purchases at restaurants worldwide
Earn 70,000 Bonus Miles after spending $6,000 in purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership.
1.5X miles on every dollar spent on U.S. shipping
3X miles on every dollar spent on eligible purchases made directly with Delta
Earn 175,000 Hilton Honors Bonus Points after you spend $8,000 on eligible purchases with your Card in the first 6 months of Card Membership. Offer expires 1/8/25.
6X points per dollar on U.S. purchases for shipping
6X points per dollar on wireless telephone services purchases directly from U.S. service providers
12X points per dollar for purchases made directly with hotels and resorts in the Hilton portfolio
6X points per dollar on purchases at U.S. gas stations
6X points per dollar on purchases at U.S. restaurants
Earn 75,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open. Plus, 25,000 bonus points after you spend $20,000 on purchases in the first 12 months. That's enough to fly to another continent.
3X points for each dollar spent on dining at restaurants including takeout and eligible delivery services
3X points for each dollar spent at grocery stores
3X points for each dollar spent with Air Canada directly
Earn 100,000 Bonus Points after spending $2,000 in the first 3 months from account opening.
3X total points on select streaming services
3X total points on utilities
Up to 17X total points at IHG® Hotels and Resorts
That's 5X points with this card.
+ up to 10X points from IHG® for being an IHG One Rewards member.
+ up to 2X points from IHG® with Silver Elite Status, a benefit of this card.
3X total points on dining
3X total points at gas stations
Earn 85,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
Earn 85,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
Earn 85,000 Avios after you spend $5,000 on purchases within the first 3 months of account opening.
3X Avios for every $1 spent on British Airways, Aer Lingus, and Iberia flight purchases
Earn 50,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
2X points for each dollar spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare
2X points on select streaming
Earn up to 120,000 points - earn 60,000 points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional 60,000 points when you spend $15,000 in 9 months.
2X points per $1 spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare services
Earn 75,000 bonus miles after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months your account is open.
2X miles per $1 spent on dining, including eligible delivery services
2X miles per $1 spent at office supply stores
2X miles per $1 spent at gas stations
2X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United® including tickets, Economy Plus®, Inflight food, beverages, Wi-Fi and other United charges
Earn 140,000 bonus points after spending $4,000 in the first 3 months from account opening. That's up to 4 nights at 5,100+ out of all IHG Hotels & Resorts' properties globally.
The Platinum Card® from American Express.
New Offer: Earn 80,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $8,000 on purchases on your new Card in your first 6 months of Card Membership. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu.
5X Membership Rewards® points on up to $500,000 per calendar year on flights booked directly with airlines or with American Express Travel via AmexTravel.com
Earn $1,000 bonus cash back after you spend $10,000 on purchases in your first 3 months from account opening.
5% total cash back on travel purchased through Chase Travel℠, No Foreign Transaction Fees and Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption Insurance
5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
Earn $350 when you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months and an additional $400 when you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 6 months after account opening plus earn a 10% Business Relationship Bonus.
5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
5% cash back on the first $25,000 spent in combined purchases at office supply stores and on internet, cable and phone services each account anniversary year.
80,000 Bonus Miles After You Spend $5,000 On Purchases In The First 3 Months From Account Opening
4X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United, including tickets, Economy Plus®, inflight food, beverages and Wi-Fi, and other United charges.
2X miles per $1 spent on dining including eligible delivery services
60,000 Bonus Miles After You Spend $4,000 On Purchases In The First 3 Months From Account Opening + 500 Premier Qualifying Points (PQP)
60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
10X total points on hotels when you purchase travel through Chase after the first $300 is spent on travel purchases annually
3X points on dining at restaurants, including eligible delivery services, takeout, and dining out
140,000 Bonus Points after you spend $3,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
5X total points on travel
5X total points at gas stations
5X total points on dining
Earn up to 120,000 points - earn 80,000 points after you spend $5,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening and an additional 40,000 points when you spend $15,000 in 9 months.
2X points per $1 spent on internet, cable, and phone services
2X points per $1 spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare services
2X points per $1 spent on social media and search engine advertising
50,000 Bonus Miles After You Spend $3,000 On Purchases In The First 3 Months From Account Opening
2X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United, including tickets, Economy Plus®, inflight food, beverages and Wi-Fi, and other United charges
2X miles per $1 spent on dining, including eligible delivery services.
Earn $750 bonus cash back after you spend $6,000 on purchases in the first 3 months after account opening.
5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
Earn 50,000 points after you spend $1,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.
2X points for each dollar spent on local transit and commuting, including rideshare
2X points for each dollar spent on select streaming
20,000 Bonus Miles After You Spend $1,000 On Purchases In The First 3 Months From Account Opening
2X miles per $1 spent on purchases from United, including tickets, Economy Plus®, inflight food, beverages and Wi-Fi, baggage service charges and other United purchases
2X miles per $1 spent at gas stations
2X points on travel
1X points on rent payments without the transaction fee up to 100,000 points each calendar year
3X points on dining
Earn 60,000 bonus points after you spend $4,000 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening. Plus, get up to $300 in Chase Travel statement credits in the first year of account opening for any purchases made on Chase Travel.
5X points on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
3X points on select streaming services
3X points on online grocery purchases (excluding Target, Walmart and wholesale clubs)
3X points on dining, including eligible delivery services, takeout and dining out
90,000 bonus points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first 3 months after account opening.
5X points per $1 on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
3X points per $1 on the first $150,000 spent in combined purchases in the following categories each account anniversary year: Shipping purchases, Advertising purchases made with social media sites and search engines, Internet, cable and phone services, Travel
Earn a $200 bonus after you spend $500 on purchases in the first 3 months from account opening.Plus, earn 5% cash back on combined gas station and grocery store purchases (excluding Target and Walmart) on up to $12,000 spent in the first year.
3% on drugstore purchases
5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025
3% on dining at restaurants, including takeout and eligible delivery services
Earn $250 back after you spend $3,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. You will receive the $250 back in the form of a statement credit.
6% cash back on select U.S. streaming subscriptions.
3% cash back on transit including taxis/rideshare, parking, tolls, trains, buses and more.
6% cash back at U.S. supermarkets on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then
1%).
3% cash back at U.S. gas stations.
Earn $200 back after you spend $2,000 in purchases on your new Card within the first 6 months of Card Membership. You will receive the $250 back in the form of a statement credit.
3% cash back on U.S. online retail purchases, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%)
3% cash back on gas at U.S. gas stations, on up to $6,000 per year in purchases (then 1%)
Earn 120,000 Membership Rewards® Points after you spend $15,000 in qualifying purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership.
1.5X Membership Rewards® points on eligible purchases at U.S. construction material & hardware suppliers, electronic goods retailers and software & cloud system providers, and shipping providers, as well as on purchases of $5,000 or more everywhere else, on up to $2 million of these purchases per calendar year.
5X Membership Rewards® points on flights and prepaid hotels when you book at AmexTravel.com.
Earn a $250 statement credit after you make $3,000 in purchases on your Card in your first 3 months.
2% cash back on all eligible purchases on up to $50,000 per calendar year
Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the Card within your first 3 months of Card Membership.
2X points on the first $50,000 spent in purchases each year
Cash 365™ American Express® Cardholders are eligible to receive up to $50,000 reimbursement for repair or replacement of a rented automobile as a result of damage or loss to the rented automobile anywhere in the United State and Canada. Coverage applies provided the entire rental fee for the rental automobile has been charged to your Cash 365™ American Express® Card. Certain exclusions, restrictions, and limitations apply.
You'll get additional warranty protection at no charge on eligible items that are purchased with your credit card.
Receive one free night at any Category 1'4 Hyatt hotel or resort every year after your cardmember anniversary. Plus, an extra free night at any Category 1-4 Hyatt hotel or resort if you spend $15,000 in a calendar year.
Get an extra 24 months added to your warranty when you purchase items at least in part with your Citi card and/or ThankYou® Points. If your eligible item breaks, we’ll repair, reimburse or replace it, up to the amount charged on your Citi card and/or ThankYou® Points or up to $10,000 per item, whichever is less.
Enjoy access to can't-miss events while earning 8% cash back on Capital One Entertainment purchases with your SavorOne Card.
Wyndham Rewards Earner Cardmembers can save even more on our Best Available Rate at participating Hotels by Wyndham.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
Make your next meal even more memorable with access to cardholder-only reservations at award-winning restaurants and tickets to curated culinary events. Explore dining benefits.
With our Venture and VentureOne miles rewards cards, transfer your miles to your choice of 15+ travel loyalty programs for more flexibility
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Earn 7,500 bonus points each anniversary year if you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases—that’s enough for up to one free night at participating properties.
Earn 5,000 bonus points each year after your JetBlue Business Card account anniversary
For annual streaming service purchases like Netflix and Spotify®
Up to 6 months of complimentary Uber One membership statement credits through November 14, 2024.
Terms Apply. Enrollment required for select benefits. The Hotel Collection requires a minimum two-night stay.
50% savings on eligible inflight purchases on JetBlue-operated flights
Understanding Mortgage Credit Scores: What You Need to Know
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Let's say your scores are:
They'll use 725 (the middle score, not the highest or lowest)
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Remember: Regular credit scores you see elsewhere often aren't the same as what mortgage lenders use. These older FICO models are specifically for mortgages.
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