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AMEX Platinum Business Credit Card |
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| Annual Fee: $0 | |
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Citi Diamond Preferred Rewards Card |
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Orchard Bank MasterCard® Classic |
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| Annual Fee: $39** | |
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| Choice Privileges® Visa® Card Issued by Bank of America |
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The Choice Privileges® Visa® Card, issued by FIA Card Services, N.A., is designed for those with very good credit who plan to take advantage of the reward program that is offered. The reward program is by far the most attractive benefit of the card and is ideal for those who frequently stay at any of the Choice Privileges hotel locations. Cardholders earn two points for each dollar spent on general purchases and 15 points for each dollar spent at Choice Privileges locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, and MainStay Suites®. New applicants also receive 8,000 Points if purchases totaling $150 are made within 75 days of the account opening. 8,000 points is equivalent to a Choice Privileges reward night in the U.S. at over 1,000 Choice Privileges locations. There is no yearly limit on the number of points that can be earned; however, any points earned in a calendar year will expire on December 31st of the second calendar year following the year during which the points were earned. Earned points can be redeemed for free hotel stays, gift certificates to retailers and restaurants, and airline miles with many major airline partners. In addition, there is a unique donation option that allows cardholders to redeem their points toward donations to the Armed Forces Relief Fund and UNICEF. The card offers a low introductory rate that can be applied toward purchases, balance transfers, and cash advance checks for the first six billing cycles with no annual fee. Although the interest rate for purchases and balance transfers is considered reasonable for a reward credit card, it is not ideal for those who plan to carry a balance after the introductory rate expires. In addition to the reward program, this card offers common platinum benefits including online banking services, various travel and emergency assistance services, and purchase protection services. Therefore, those who frequently stay at any of the Choice Privileges hotels (to earn additional points) and plan to pay in full each month (to avoid finance charges) will find the Choice Privileges® Visa® Card to be very beneficial. |
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Updated:
2008-04-30 00:00:00 |
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Note:
The review on this card was updated on April 30, 2008. The review is believed to be accurate during the
update, however, information posted may have changed since the
update. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms
and Conditions statement that accompanies the credit card application. |
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