© 1999-2009 Shopping.com, Inc. This feed is subject to our terms of use: http://www.epinions.com/help/rss_terms http://www.epinions.com/Credit_Cards Recent content written about Credit Cards en-us 121 37 http://www.epinions.com/ http://img.epinions.com/images/epi_images/logos/epinions_121.gif http://www.epinions.com/content_475219857028?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author johnwhite - Background:I became an REI member around 2001, and I've had this card since 2002. Within two years, they offered an upgrade to the Gold card and about a $14k line of credit, from around $10k I believe. My credit score was around 650 at the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~475219857028 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:50:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_475219857028?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_474392858244?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author Saxguy - During the day, I work for a large Chicago-area not for profit organization as Controller. One of my roles is to act as administrator for our corporate charge card program. We have approximately 200 travelers, most of whom have corporate AMEX... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~474392858244 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:40:33 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_474392858244?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_473522998916?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author unclegonzo - Beware of a call from Discover to give you information about their Payment Protection Plan.  They will tell you they are only giving information and sending you a letter about the program, not enrolling you.  But check your next statement... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~473522998916 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:57:27 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_473522998916?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_472815144580?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author pinkcutie28 - I applied for the card got approved was never told i had to pay yearly to have the dumb thing, charged me 60 bucks to have it and have only been able to only use it once since i got it, everytime i make double payments and still never have open amount to... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~472815144580 Sun, 7 Jun 2009 19:31:26 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_472815144580?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_468508708484?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author rmcfatter - There's a principle floating out there that Americans (in particular) like complexity.  We don't want cheaper cars, we want cars that come with "cash back" (so we can pay more sales tax on the car, and in some states even income tax on... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~468508708484 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:53:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_468508708484?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_467353374340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author lily79 - I opened the account and I was told that there were a few types of cards: with and without annual fees. I was approved for the "no annual fee" one... and SURPRISE....I have not been billed for an annual fee. Go figure. Had I been approved only... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~467353374340 Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:15:43 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_467353374340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_464524971652?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author missmorte - My first problem is that when I was with Washington Mutual (I use to work there) my interest rate was 16.74%. On February 11, 2009 Chase notified me that my annual percentage rate for purchases would be 27.99% or prime rate plus 22.99% whichever is... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~464524971652 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:10:18 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_464524971652?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_463792803460?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author drjj - Initially had good experience with USAA Visa credit card and using Eagle points.  Recently was notified that my credit limit was being abruptly dropped from $18,000 to $1000, even though there has been absolutely no change in my very secure... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~463792803460 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:49:52 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_463792803460?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_461733662340?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author tarheel06 - When you are promised that the bonus mileage awarded for signing up is enough for a free flight, be cognizant that it's only certain routes on certain days.  For most other routes/days, you will need twice as many miles (which means $25k in spending... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~461733662340 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 04:47:00 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_461733662340?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460908957316?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author noangels - Somehow a number of store credit cards have found their way into my wallet. I don’t use most of them, either because I don’t shop in these stores as much as the people who invented their “20% off your first purchase with this credit... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460908957316 Sat, 14 Feb 2009 01:36:02 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460908957316?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460679319172?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author afaz - The latest scam they have come up with is to add a $10 a month charge to loans at a 4.99 % fixed rate, thereby wiping out the fixed rate. They have also just about tripled the monthly minimum payment. This has been done to many people like me who's... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460679319172 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:14:56 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460679319172?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_460566400644?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author mikejyg - Since I haven't seen a statement from Kohl's charge card for a while, and went online to check. Shockingly, I found that they have posted a late fee of $29 and finance charge of $2.83, and I swear that I have never seen their statement!I called... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~460566400644 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:00:47 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_460566400644?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459638607492?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author mskitty666 - I have two Capital One cards. After several years of paying early and on time I'm still paying annual fees, still have high interest rates and low credit limits. Because of the high interest charges carrying a balance is not possible. Unfortunately I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459638607492 Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:02:42 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459638607492?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_459455565444?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author homersimpson23 - I have had a Household Bank Mastercard for about 3 years now.  I got it simply to have for the "oh, crap" moments in life, which seemed to be fairly soon after I got the card.After reading all of the reviews on this card, I can definitely... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~459455565444 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 14:05:12 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_459455565444?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458967518852?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author Bryan_Carey - Warehouse clubs do offer some advantages. Customers can make purchases in bulk and save money on a per- unit basis. Customers can also find good deals on non- bulk items and as long as enough purchases are made throughout the year, the savings easily... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458967518852 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:11:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458967518852?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_458634595972?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author whitney12 - I also signed up for this card because of the companion fare, since Amex platinum ended their companion fare in November.  It is a complete scam. Not only does the ticket you’re buying have to be more than $299 before taxes and fees, but ALL... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~458634595972 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:41:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_458634595972?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_448057609860?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author jurgrace - In Seattle, Macy's began as a department store called The Bon Marche, which was later known as "the Bon," then "Bon-Macy's," and is now officially "Macy's." For all of my adult life, the Bon Marche and Macy's have had the same ownership; the title... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~448057609860 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 17:15:46 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_448057609860?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_457334492804?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author di4darts - I have had an Aspire Visa for over 10 years.  Please take my advice and do not apply for this card.  I have not charged on the card for about 6 years, and have made only minimum payments per month up until July (6 months ago.)  I have since made over... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~457334492804 Sat, 10 Jan 2009 12:57:53 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_457334492804?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452606004868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author hanuman67 - It's not free, the Continental One Pass program is no longer what it used to be and miles are worth less and less.  The Chase Customer Service is also frustratingly tedius and inept.  Just spent the better part of a half hour to ask one... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452606004868 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:50:10 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452606004868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_452483845764?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author carstairs38 - As a huge Disney fan, I couldn't pass up a chance to get a Disney Visa.  I signed up as soon as I got the offer.  And my card does say "Card member since Day 1" as a result.  As a result, I'm not sure exactly how long I've had the card,... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~452483845764 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 01:03:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_452483845764?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_451028946564?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author misfit410 -      in 2004 I took a job with a company that needed me to travel often, being I used Delta mostly it was a natural choice to jump on the AMEX Delta Skymiles card.   At first I was very happy with the arrangement, I got a... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~451028946564 Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:29:01 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_451028946564?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450855079556?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author swissvalian - The Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) Platinum Cash Rewards Visa has one of the best cashback programs currently available. If you like to get cashback rewards from your credit card, read on.JoiningIn order to apply for this... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450855079556 Sun, 9 Nov 2008 23:28:17 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450855079556?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_450732658308?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author leggo - I love this card.  I use it as cash for everything; gas, groceries, dining out, etc.  I pay my bill every month on time.  They leave me alone and don't bother me.  They don't have their fraud department calling my house every time I... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~450732658308 Sat, 8 Nov 2008 20:44:39 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_450732658308?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449386548868?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author jgiordano - I had a CrapitalOne No Hassle Card for a few years, racked up a few thousand reward miles, but then stopped using the card for awhile because I'm trying to get out of debt. Well, they closed the card on me 2 months ago for non use and I guess non... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449386548868 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 20:44:13 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449386548868?linkin_id=8003929 http://www.epinions.com/content_449042550404?linkin_id=8003929 rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author booster182 - I first got a Sears Gold Mastercard right before I graduated college (approx. 4 years ago), as I was preparing to move to another state - the application amp; approval process was very quick and easy, done while I was giving my car an oil change at the... http://www.epinions.com/content/submit.html/comment_~449042550404 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:45:03 GMT http://www.epinions.com/content_449042550404?linkin_id=8003929