Business Rewards
Want to earn miles or points or free nights? We’re breaking down the pros and cons of the rewards programs.
Blue Cash from American Express
If you have very good or excellent credit and plan to take advantage of the cash back rewards then Blue Cash from American Express is a credit card for business you should consider using. According to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance 2006 edition, Blue Cash from American Express was rated “Best Cash-Rebate Card” based on the editors’ assumptions on how the cardholders use the card.
Quick facts:
Our rating: A+
Interest rate: 0% APR on purchases during the first 12 months; variable (8.99%, 11.99% or 14.99%) afterwards, depending on you credit history; 4.99% rate on balance transfers during the life of the loan
Earning rewards: not available
Reward options: earn up to 5% cash back on everyday purchases (including gas and purchases at the supermarket)
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The cardholder earns cash back savings on eligible purchases when using the card. “Everyday Purchases” made at gas stations and supermarkets earn up to 5% cash back. Other “general purchases” earn up to 1.5% cash back.
Date: September 3rd, 2008 |
Chase Business Rebate Card
If you have very good credit and want to benefit from the rebate program offered then Chase Business Rebate Card is a credit card for business you should consider using.
Quick facts:
Our rating: A
Interest rate: 7.99% fixed ; 0% APR on balance transfers for the first 15 months
Earning rewards: Not available
Reward options: 3% cash back on purchases made at any restaurants, office supply stores, gas stations, building supply stores, and hardware and home improvement centers; 1% cash back on all other purchases
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The cardholder receives 3% cash back on purchases made at any restaurants, office supply stores, gas stations, building supply stores, and hardware and home improvement centers. For all other purchases the cardholder receives 1% cash back.
Date: August 20th, 2008 |
JetBlue Business Credit Card from American Express
If travel often with JetBlue and want to benefit from their reward program then JetBlue Business Credit Card from American Express is an airline mileage credit card and a credit card for business you should consider using.
Quick facts:
Our rating: B
Interest rate: 3.99% APR for 6 Months for balance transfers; 14.99% variable afterwards
Earning rewards: 2 Award Dollars (points) are earned for each dollar spent on JetBlue flights, gas, wireless phone charges, car rentals, and office supplies and equipment; 1 Award Dollar is earned for each dollar spent on all other purchases
Reward options: free flights with JetBlue (200 Award Dollars equal to 1 TrueBlue point and 100 TrueBlue points equal to one RT flight)
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Each dollar spent earns the owner an Award Dollar. For entertainment, leisure, travel and dining each dollar spent earns double Award Dollars (so for $1 spent you get $2 Award Dollars). The places which can get you double Award Dollars include restaurants, movie theatres, concerts, golf courses and other places where you can have fun.
Date: August 6th, 2008 |
Marriott Rewards Luggage Shipping
Marriott is making its Marriott Rewards program a little more valuable these days, by allowing members to use Rewards points to ship luggage. Luggage shipping has become more and more popular in recent times with increased baggage mishandling and restrictions. Now that the major U.S. airlines are charging fees for the second and often even the first checked bag, it makes more sense than ever to ship your luggage ahead of time. Marriott has teamed with The Luggage Club to allow Rewards members to redeem points for gift …
Date: June 29th, 2008 |
La Quinta Visa Rewards Card
La Quinta Inns & Suites has finally joined the big boys in offering a credit card for its La Quinta Returns rewards program. It’s similar to the airline mileage credit cards, but for hotels in this case. The chain has partnered with Chase Bank, who are super easy to work with, to offer the card. Cardholders will earn a whopping five La Quinta Returns points for every dollar spent on the card when they stay at La Quinta Inns & Suites and one point for each dollar spent on the card everywhere else. That’ll rack up …
Date: October 16th, 2007 |
Advanta Platinum BusinessCard
If you are business owner and plan to take advantage of the benefits offered then Advanta Platinum BusinessCard is a credit card for business you should consider using.
Quick facts:
Our rating: B
Interest rate: 0% for the first 12 billing cycles; variable afterwards (11.99% or 19.99% based on credit history)
Earning rewards: Not available
Reward options: discounts on various products and services from participating retailers and merchants.
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The card has no annual fee and the APR is 0% for the first 12 months. After that, the APR is variable: 11.99% or 19.99%, based on credit history. It’s important to know that the APR for all transactions may be tied o the highest Prime Rate during a 90-day period, hence it may never reach the lowest rate. The maximum amount of many that can be obtained by the credit holder is $50,000.
Date: August 27th, 2008 |
Chase Platinum Visa Business Card
If you have excellent credit and want to benefit from the rebate program offered then Chase Platinum VIsa Business Card is a credit card for business you should consider using.
Quick facts:
Our rating: A
Interest rate: 0% APR for the first 12 months; variable afterwards (8.99% - 19.99%) depending on your credit history
Earning rewards: N/A
Reward options: savings of up to 20% on business-related merchandise (including hotels and rental cars)
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Chase Platinum Business Card comes with great interest rates and if you have excellent credit, you can really benefit from what the card has to offer. There isn’t any annual fee and the APR is 0% for the first 12 years on both balance transfers and purchases. Starting with the second year, the APR is variable and can range between 8.99% and 19.99% depending on your credit history. On average, a business owner with great credit history would have an APR of 12.24%.
Date: August 13th, 2008 |
Chase Business Cash Rewards Card
If you have very good credit, plan to consolidate all your business expenses on a single car and want to benefit from the rebate program offered then Chase Business Cash Rewards Card is a credit card for business you should consider using.
Quick facts:
Our rating: A
Interest rate: 0% APR for the firs year; 10.99% to 19.99% variable afterwards, depending on your credit history
Earning rewards: between 1 and 5 points per 1 dollar depending on the amount of money spent during a billing cycle
Reward options: up to 5% cash back on all purchases; cash bonuses or gift certificates
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As part of the program, cardholders receive up to 5% cash back on all the purchases made with the card. However, the amount of cash received is based on the following point system:
for purchases totaling between $0 and $2,000 each billing cycle: 1 point is awarded for 1 dollar spent
for new net purchases totaling over $2,000 and up to $2,500 each billing cycle: 5 points are awarded for each dollar spent
for new net purchases totaling over $2,500 each billing cycle: 1.25 points are awarded for each dollar spent
Each time the cardholder earns 5000 points they get $50 or can choose a gift certificate from the participant brands.
Date: July 30th, 2008 |
Chase TravelPlus Visa Card
Chase TravelPlus® Visa® Card is an ideal airline mileage credit card for the customers with excellent or good credit, who are looking to be rewarded for their travel-related purchases. This flexible rewards Visa credit card from Chase is any shopper’s dream especially if they travel a lot.
Quick facts:
Our Rating: A
Interest Rate: 0% for first year, credit determined thereafter.
Earning Rewards: 2 miles per dollar at travel establishments and 1 mile per dollar everwhere else
Reward Options: Book travel, order gift cards, cash rebate, and more.
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Date: February 25th, 2008 |
Travelocity $50 Off with MasterCard Deal
Travelocity is offering $50 off of hotel stays of 3 nights or more when you use your MasterCard to book. The offer is only good with certain hotels, including the Luxor in Las Vegas, the Doubletree Metropolitan in NYC, the Biltmore in Los Angeles and the Byron in London.
How do you get in on the action? First, you have to use your MasterCard to book a 3 night or longer stay at any participating hotel by October 31, 2007. When booking, enter the promotional code HOTELSALE when making your purchase.
Piece of cake. And especially if you’re …
Date: October 12th, 2007 |