Fidelity Investments, Visa and US Bank today launched a new version of the Fidelity® Rewards Visa Signature® Card. The new card, issued by US Bank, will feature unlimited 2% cash back on all purchases with no annual fees, caps or categories when directing rewards into eligible Fidelity accounts.
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US Bank is offering up another fun reason to cheer on Team USA in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Sochi, by sponsoring a promotion that ties the bonus you’ll get for applying for the FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Card to the number of medals that the US wins.
When you get approved for a new FlexPerks® Travel Rewards Visa by March 7, 2014 and make your first purchase by March 31, 2014, you’ll earn 500 bonus FlexPoints for each gold medal, 250 bonus FlexPoints for each silver medal and 100 bonus FlexPoints for each bronze medal that Team USA wins. On top of this, you’ll also earn 20,000 bonus FlexPoints for spending at least $3,500 within the first four months of cardmembership.
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As expected, some tweaks are being made to the US Bank Cash+ Visa Signature Card, with many of the long-rumored changes to its rewards program soon to become a reality. With all the impending changes, will the card still be worthwhile?
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For a while now, there have been rumors swirling about that US Bank would be tweaking the benefits for its excellent Cash+ Visa Signature card. And honestly, given how lucrative the program currently is, it would be surprising if US Bank let it continue on in its current form forever. Particularly with all of the prepaid card churners that the Cash+ card has attracted, the program can’t be sustainable as it is.
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Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, whose family of hotels includes Radisson and Country Inns & Suites, together with its long-time partner U.S. Bank, recently launched a set of new co-branded credit cards. The Club Carlson Premier Rewards Visa Signature Card, Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature Card, Club Carlson Business Rewards Visa Card and Club Carlson Rewards Visa Card all offer bonus Gold Points for new cardmembers, as well as a new, exclusive cardmember benefit–when you redeem Gold Points for 2 or more consecutive Award Nights, your last night is free. This benefit alone effectively halves the redemption cost on all 2 night award stays, making the cards very valuable to anyone who regularly frequents Club Carlson hotels.
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As if you needed another reason to watch the Olympics, US Bank is currently offering a fun promotion that ties the sign up bonus you’ll receive to the number of medals that the US wins in London.
When you sign up for a new FlexPerks Travel Rewards Visa Signature card by August 31, 2012 and spend $2,500 within the first 5 months, you’ll receive 500 bonus FlexPoints for each gold medal the US wins, 250 points for each silver and 100 for each bronze. Based on the United States’ medal count so far, it’s projected that the bonus should be worth approximately 30,000 FlexPoints when all is said and done. 30,000 FlexPoints can be redeemed for either $300 in statement credit or up to $600 towards airfare.
Update 8/13: With the Olympics now complete, we now know the bonus will total 33,150 FlexPoints, or up to $663 towards airfare.
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Just when you thought they were going the way of the dodo, more no fee balance transfers offers have reappeared. Thanks to FW for spotting these recent finds from US Bank/Elan.
Personal cards with 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 months:
Business cards with 0% on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months:
According to the terms of these cards, in order to qualify for the no fee offer, balance transfers must be performed at the time of the application.
A few months or so ago, US Bank took down its 0% offer on balance transfers for 12 months with no fees on its Baylor Alumni Association credit card, replacing it with a 3% uncapped balance transfer fee.
A few FW members now report that it is still possible to get a no fee balance transfer promo code with the following steps:
To receive 0% for 12 months with no fee, please use promotional code 45248.
You have two options on the website to find the request form for a balance transfer:
From the “Customer Service” Link at the top of the usbank.com homepage:
1. Scroll down to “Credit Card and Premier Line Account Options.”
2. Click on “Manage Your Credit Card or Premier Line Account.”
3. Choose the appropriate drop-down box for your credit card product (i.e., U.S. Bank, Gymboree Visa, Harley-Davidson Visa, REI Visa, SKYPASS Visa, or WorldPerks Visa).
4. Select Balance Transfer.
5. Click Next.OR…
When logged into Internet Banking:
1. Click on the “Customer Service Center” link in the left navigation bar.
2. Scroll down to “Credit Card and Premier Line Account Options.”
3. Click on “Manage Your Credit Card or Premier Line Account.”
4. Choose the appropriate drop-down box for your credit card product (i.e., U.S. Bank, Gymboree Visa, Harley-Davidson Visa, REI Visa, SKYPASS Visa, or WorldPerks Visa).
5. Select Balance Transfer
6. Click Next.To avoid any unnecessary late fees, please be sure to continue to make your regular minimum payment to your other account until you see that the balance transfer has been processed.
It also appears that the fees may be somewhat negotiable, if for example, you applied for a no-fee offer that has already expired. So it seems worthwhile to talk to a customer service rep about this possibility if you are in the market for a US Bank card.
US Bank has its own exclusive holiday shopping offer for holders of its Cash Bonus Visa Check Card. For a limited time, when you use your U.S. Bank Cash Bonus Visa Check Card to make purchases with select online partners through their Cash Bonus Partner Center, you can triple your cash back.
Details of this offer can be found here. Nearly all of their normal partners are participating which means there are some deals to be had. Some examples:
See the complete list of participating retailers here. (Via SD)
If you’re an REI member, you can earn a $40 REI Gift Card when you apply for an REI Visa by April 1, 2007 and make a purchase by May 15, 2007. The REI Visa benefits include:
Note that if you are not already an REI member, there is a one-time membership fee of $15 to join. For more details or to apply, see this link.