Through November 15, 2013, American Express cardmembers can receive a one-time $10 statement credit after spending $50 or more at Lowe’s either in-store or online. Enrollment for the offer is limited and does require a Twitter account.
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Amex is currently offering couponless discounts from retailers such as ShopRite, Forever 21 and J. Crew, to name just a few. Read on for the details.
Get $30 back as a statement credit when you spend $150 or more at ShopRite
Through October 12, 2013, when you spend $150 or more at ShopRite from Home or in-store on your eligible American Express card, you’ll get $30 back as a statement credit. To take advantage of this offer, you’ll need to first register your Amex at this link, then use your registered card to make a single purchase of at least $150 online at ShopRite from Home or in store by October 12, 2013.
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Citi just introduced a brand new offer for the Citi ThankYou® Preferred Rewards Card–you’ll now earn up to 30,000 ThankYou points, redeemable for $300 in gift cards, for your new application and meeting the required spend. New applicants will earn 20,000 bonus points after $1,500 in purchases within the first 3 months of opening their account, plus another 10,000 points after spending another $1,500 in the following 3 months. There is no annual fee for the card.
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In what seems to be a trend, Pentagon Federal and Citi both recently announced changes to a few of their rewards programs that represent a downgrade. PenFed followed up its recent downgrade of its PenFed Platinum Rewards card by announcing more changes to its cash back Platinum Visa Card Rewards card.
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Whenever a credit card issuer switches a rewards program from giving cash back to a points-based system, it’s usually a sign that the program is going to get worse eventually. That’s because there are more ways to save the issuer money by making your points worth less, without making it completely obvious to the consumer. So, back in December 2011 when PenFed announced a points-based rewards card and simultaneously encouraged consumers to switch to it, the writing was on the wall.
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For the past few years, late July to early August has been the time of year that Starwood and American Express have rolled out their best promo, and this year is no exception.
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Through August 29, 2013, American Express cardmembers can receive a one-time $15 statement credit when they make a single qualifying purchase of at least $75 at Walmart.com. This offer is not valid in-store or on gift card reloads, prepaid cards or Walmart.com purchases paid with the “Pay With Cash” option.
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American Express, as usual, has a variety of deals going on for its cardmembers. Ranging from $50 off a $50 purchase of shoes to cash back from restaurants and retailers like Best Buy, CPK and Barnes and Noble, there’s a wide assortment of promos being offered. Read on for all the details.
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The market seems to be as healthy as ever for credit card issuers. Continuing a nearly year-long trend, credit card users are paying off their debts at a historic rate. According to data released separately by Fitch Ratings and the American Bankers Assocation, delinquencies and charge-offs continue to fall to all-time lows, while the number of people who pay off their balance in full every month rose to an all-time high. At the same time, however, the latest Federal Reserve data suggests that credit card debt is increasing.
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Capital One recently launched the Capital One Quicksilver Rewards card, a new cash back credit card that earns an unlimited 1.5% cash back on all purchases. The Quicksilver Rewards card replaces the old Capital One Cash Rewards card, which also earned 1.5%, but on a delayed schedule. While the Cap One Cash card earned a 1% rebate immediately, you only received the other 0.5% rebate on your card anniversary. The Quicksilver card promises to deliver your 1.5% cash rebate immediately, allowing you to redeem your cash back for any amount at any time, in the form of an account credit, check or gift card.
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