Posted by Peter Brady on Thu 26th October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in US Credit Cards
Usually an annual fee is charged on airline frequent flyer credit cards. This is almost always the case when a card is promoted jointly with an airline. Fee paying cards are almost an extinct species so why are frequent flyer schemes any different?
According to the industry the cost of running the incentivised cards is such that an annual fee must be levied in order for it to be profitable for the bank issuing it. I guess they would say that wouldn’t they! 
Posted by Peter Brady on Wed 25th October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in US Credit Cards
If you do your fair share of travelling you may want to consider the Miles Edge Visa.
Key benefits:
• Receive 1,000 bonus points after your first net retail purchase.
• Earn one point for every $1 in net retail purchases.
• Points last up to five years.
• Redeem points for travel, theme park admissions, certificates to major hotel chains and brand-name merchandise.
CADAN (Customer Asynchronous Dial Access Network)
This is essentially a type of 10+ BACSTEL connection that is used exclusively for BACS providing a more secure connection than other versions.
Posted by Peter Brady on Tue 17th October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in US Credit Cards
Forget the aesthetic styling with this card, the features look cool. In particular the regular APR gives food for thought at a mouthwateringly low 6.81%. It goes without saying that you’re going to need an excellent credit reference. As with everything, you also need to check the small print for any potential catches.
- No annual membership fee.
- No balance transfer fee.
- Choose your own card design.
- Extended warranties on what you buy.
- Collision, Damage, and Loss Insurance on rental cars.
- Regular APR 6.81%
Credit Card Cool award a **** ranking out of a potential ***** star ranking for this Credit Card.
Posted by Peter Brady on Fri 13th October 2006 at 06:00 AM, Filed in US Credit Cards
American Express have come up with the less than imaginatively designed Blue credit card.
The offer is fairly straight forward and includes the following features:
- Fee-Free Rewards Program.
- 0% APR for 15 months.
- No Annual Fee.
- Low Balance Transfer APR — 4.99% Fixed APR for the life of the balance.
- Blue is your launch pad to standout shopping and entertainment rewards and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Credit Card Cool award a ** ranking out of a potential ***** star ranking for this Credit Card.
