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Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

Arrive Financial Staff — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:28:31 +0000

— Editor’s Pick: Travel Rewards — The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is the ultimate travel rewards card.

» Earn a FREE FLIGHT- that’s 25,000 bonus points after you spend $3,000 in the first 3 months
» 2X points earned on all airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards & 1 point for every dollar spent on all other purchases
» Fly on leading airlines anytime. There are no travel restrictions or blackout dates and points never expire
» Points are worth 25% more when you redeem for travel through Ultimate Rewards
» 7% annual points dividend – earn bonus points on your points
» 1:1 points transfer to leading airline and hotel programs
» 24/7 Dedicated expert service advisors (No voice recording)
» No Annual Fee for your first year – An $85 value

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Excellent

None

12.24% (V)*

First Year Free, then $85

Chase Sapphire Card

Arrive Financial Staff — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:14:23 +0000

— The Chase Sapphire Card is the ultimate rewards card for those with excellent credit.

» 10,000 Bonus Points after first purchase
» 2X on all airfare booked through Ultimate Rewards
» No earning caps, point expiration, or blackout dates
» Earn 10x for every dollar when shopping at select merchant through Ultimate Rewards Mall
» 1 point for every dollar on all other purchases
» 24/7 Dedicated service advisor (No voice recording)
» Premier travel protection benefits
» No Annual Fee

*See Card Terms and Condition

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Excellent

None

as low as 12.24%

None

American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card

Arrive Financial Staff — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 14:57:00 +0000

— The American Express Gold Card still reigns as the world’s most exclusive card. Enjoy the flexibility of paying in full each month and never paying finance charges or selecting certain charges to pay over time.

3-2-1 Points: Earn Membership Rewards® points up to three times as fast: You can earn 3X points on airfare, 2X points on gas and groceries, and 1X points on everything else
No annual fee for your first year, a savings of $175
Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards bonus points when you spend $1,000 in your first 3 months of Card membership
Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards bonus points when you spend $30,000 per calendar year

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Good

N/A

1st yr. free, then $175

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Miles by Discover® Card

Arrive Financial Staff — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:27:20 +0000

— Recommended Card for Travel Rewards — For frequent fliers with excellent credit, Miles by Discover® Card gives you miles on any airlines, a great balance transfer rate and a low regular interest rate.

» 12,000 Bonus Miles*
» No annual fee
» Earn Double Miles on travel and gas*
» Intro APR is 0% for 6 months on balance transfers and purchases.
*View Discover® Card Rates, Fees, Rewards, and Other Important Information

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Good

0% for 6 months

as low as 11.99%

None

The Platinum Card® from American Express

Arrive Financial Staff — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:31:33 +0000

— The Platinum Card has it all: access to airport lounges, a 24-hour concierge, and world-class rewards.

Earn 25,000 Membership Rewards® bonus points when you spend $1,000 in 3 months – Redeemable for one domestic round-trip airline ticket!
Treat Yourself: 24-hour access to Concierge service for the finest experiences in dining, entertainment, and luxury
The Membership Rewards First® program – Enjoy exclusive access to rewards and experiences featuring luxury retail, lifestyle, and world-class travel

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Excellent

N/A

$450

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card

Arrive Financial Staff — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:19:16 +0000

— Perenially rated one of the best travel/hotel rewards credit cards.

Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints® — enough for up to 6 free nights at a category 1 or 2 hotel.
No annual fee for the first year and $45 thereafter
Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Excellent

2.90% 6 mos.**

15.24%

1st yr free/$45

**Intro Rate: 2.90% on Purchases and Balance Transfers for 6 months.

Escape® by Discover® Card

Arrive Financial Staff — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:52:48 +0000

— Recommended: Advanced Travel Rewards — The Escape® by Discover® Card is new for 2009 and a great new alternative to existing miles rewards cards because it lets you earn unlimited double miles with every purchase!

» 25,000 Bonus Miles* – 1,000 Miles Each Month You Make a Purchase the First 25 Months
» Unlimited Double Miles on All Purchases
» Book Any Travel, Anytime with No Blackout Dates or Restrictions
» 2 Additional Miles for Every $1 You Spend Through ShopDiscover, Our Exclusive Online Shopping Site
» Enhanced Travel Benefits
» Redeem for Travel Credits to Your Account, Gift Cards from Any of Our 90 Brand-Name Partners, or Cash Starting at Just 1,000 Miles
» $60 Annual Fee
*View Discover® Card Rates, Fees, Rewards, and Other Important Information

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Good

0%/6 Mos*

as low as 10.99%

$60

Discover Escape Credit Card review

The Escape® by Discover® Card, new for 2009, is designed to become the miles credit card of choice for anybody wanting to build up free travel on any airline fast. The Discover Escape credit card is unique because it offers double miles with every purchase that can be used for travel anytime on any airline with no restrictions or blackout dates. Most airline credit cards only offer 1x miles or provide double miles only on purchases in certain categories.

Discover Escape Credit Card rewards

Not only will you earn unlimited double miles with every purchase, new cardmembers will also earn 25,000 bonus miles over the first two years. (1,000 miles for every month you make a purchase on the card for the first 25 months). That could be enough for a free ticket alone! Plus, you don’t have to use your miles for air travel—miles can be redeemed for cash back or gift cards or merchandise from 90 retail partners.

Discover Escape Credit Card interest rates (APR)

The Escape® by Discover® Card has a competitive regular interest rate, or APR, as low as 10.99%. The regular APR is determined by each applicant’s credit history, and could be higher—up to 18.99%.

The Escape® by Discover® Card also offers a 0% introductory APR for six months on both purchases and balance transfers.

Discover Escape Credit Card annual fee

The Discover Escape credit card does carry a $60 annual fee, which is quite good for a card that provides basically double the rewards benefits of no fee cards. If you spend enough each month on your card to earn a free airline ticket or two in a year, the $60 fee is well worth it. If not, no-fee cash back cards like the Discover More Card or American Express Blue Cash might be better choices.

Blue Sky from American Express®

Arrive Financial Staff — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:27:12 +0000

– Earn unlimited travel rewards redeemable at any airline, hotel, car rental agency, or cruise line.

» 0% Intro APR for 6 months on purchases
» Earn 1 point for every dollar you spend
» Points good on any airline, hotel, car rental and more.
» No blackout dates or travel restrictions
» Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Good

0% on Purchases for 6 months

17.24%-21.24% Variable

None

Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express

Arrive Financial Staff — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 16:25:41 +0000

— America’s leading airline rewards card. In addition to the benefits listed below, now cardmembers and travel companions get their first checked bag for free.

Earn 20,000 bonus SkyMiles® (including 5,000 Medallion Qualification Miles) after first purchase and another 2,500 for adding an Additional Cardmember
Earn one companion Coach Class ticket each year upon renewal
Miles never expire and there is no cap on the miles you can earn
Pay with Miles: Pay for all or part of your flight with miles — and put the rest on your Card
Express Approval. Get a decision in less than 60 seconds.

FICO Req’d

Intro

Regular APR

Fee

Excellent

N/A

14.50%

$150