FEATURED CREDIT CARDS:

Citi® Platinum Select® Visa®

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— The Citi® Platinum Select® Visa® combines a generous 18-month, 0% balance transfer APR with great cash rewards.

  • 0% Intro APR on balance transfers and purchases for 18 months. After that, the variable APR will be 11.99%-21.99% based on your creditworthiness.*
  • Extra Cash from Citi: enjoy discounts on gift cards, travel, merchandise and more
  • Citi® Identity Theft Solutions
  • No annual fee*
FICO Req’d
Intro
Regular APR
Fee

Good
0%/18 Mos*
11.99%-21.99% (Variable)
None

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The Platinum Card® from American Express

The Platinum Card® from American Express

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

  • 25,000 Membership Rewards® points when you spend $2,000 during your first three months of Card membership.
  • Global Travel Benefits: Access over 600 lounges worldwide with Priority Pass(TM) Select, no foreign transaction fees, skip U.S. customs lines with Global Entry.
  • Enroll and select an airline to receive up to $200 annually in statement credits for incidental fees such as checked bags, in-flight refreshments, and change fees.*
  • Receive a companion ticket for discounted travel when you purchase a qualifying First-or Business Class-international ticket. Additional charges/taxes apply.
  • 24/7 Platinum Card® Concierge service for assistance with reservations, travel, gifts, and more
  • Fine Hotel & Resorts Program: exclusive upgrades and amenities at over 700 boutique, resort, and luxury hotels worldwide
  • Use Membership Rewards Pay with Points for part or all of your travel and get 20% of those points back every time.
FICO Req’d
Intro
Regular APR
Fee

Excellent
N/A
N/A
$450

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card

Starwood Preferred Guest® Credit Card

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

  • Earn up to 25,000 Starpoints®: Receive 10K after your first purchase, and another 15K when you spend $5,000 in 6 months-enough for up to 6 free nights at a Category 1 or 2 hotel
  • Redeem Starpoints at over 1,000 hotels and resorts in nearly 100 countries, and for flights on more than 350 airlines through SPG Flights. No blackout dates.
  • $0 introductory annual fee for the first year, then $65
FICO Req’d
Intro
Regular APR
Fee

Excellent
None
15.24-19.24% (Variable)*
1st yr free/$65

Capital One® Classic Platinum Credit Card

Capital One® Classic Platinum Credit Card

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Editor’s Rating —

  • 0% intro APR on all purchases until March 2013
  • $0 Fraud Liability if your card is lost or stolen
  • Enjoy Platinum benefits, including 24-hour roadside assistance and extended warranty protection
  • Pick an image for your card—choose the one shown here, any of the hundreds in our collection or add your own
Intro APR Intro Period Regular APR Annual Fee Credit Needed
0% on purchases Until March 2013 17.9% – 22.9% (V) $39 Average/Limited Credit

Capital One® Cash Rewards for Newcomers

Capital One® Cash Rewards for Newcomers

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Editor’s Rating:

  • A card designed to help those new to the U.S. establish credit and earn cash back
  • Build credit with automatic reporting to the three major credit bureaus
  • Get 2% cash back on travel purchases
  • Earn 1% cash back on all other purchases
  • No foreign transaction fees
  • No annual fee
FICO Req’d
Intro
Regular APR
Annual Fee

Average/Limited
N/A
24.9% (V)
None

Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card

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— The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card combines a 18-month, 0% balance transfer APR with a low regular APR.

  • 0% Intro APR on Balance Transfers and Purchases for 18 months. After that, the variable APR will be 11.99%-21.99% based upon your creditworthiness.*
  • 24/7 access to personalized concierge service providing assistance in booking hotel, flights, concert tickets and much more
  • Special access for Citi cardmembers to purchase presale tickets, preferred seating, VIP packages, and other unforgettable live entertainment experiences through Citi Private Pass®
  • $0 liability on unauthorized purchases and Citi® Identity Theft Solutions
  • No annual fee*
FICO Req’d
Intro
Regular APR
Fee

Good
0%/18 Mos
11.99%-21.99% (Variable)
None

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