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Consensus on lesser known banks?

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Crashem
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Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@CreditScholar wrote:

@navigatethis12 wrote:

Usually small banks with a few branches do not have credit cards, or they outsource it to another issuer like Elan, FIA(not anymore), First Bankcard, or others. So the bank isn't actually the one offering the card if that is the case.


+1. Small banks simply don't have the financial firepower to offer really good credit cards, as it's simply too capital intensive. This is usually why the best cards are offered by the largest banks.

 

However some under-rated cards that are worth a mention are:

 

1. Fidelity Amex

2. PenFed Travel Rewards and Platinum cards


Those are good.  Also, for low interest rate cards, you should shoot for 7ish% APR or lower.  There are several CUs/banks offering rates like that.  For example, I have 30k card with local credit union, SF Fire, for 7.24% and basically with no fees (BT, Cash Advance, annual, etc) with your basic 1% rewards.  SDFCU (State Department Federal Credit Union) offers one at 6.99% with the same 1% rewards.

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Crashem
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Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?

Oh yeah.  Let's not forget JCP Marauki Premium card with up to 3% rewards.

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CreditScholar
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Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@Crashem wrote:

Oh yeah.  Let's not forget JCP Marauki Premium card with up to 3% rewards.


+1. I forgot that one!

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thom02099
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Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@Tuxedo77 wrote:
Any non Citi, Chase, Amex etc., banks that have good credit products? Just out of curiosity.....

If you want to see credit cards from just about any issuer, check this out: 

 

http://www.indexcreditcards.com/creditcardlist.html

 

Includes the "big boys", the Regionals, and lots of smaller issuers.  Some of the links are not up-to-date, however. 

Message 14 of 25
JonStur
Established Contributor

Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@thom02099 wrote:

@Tuxedo77 wrote:
Any non Citi, Chase, Amex etc., banks that have good credit products? Just out of curiosity.....

If you want to see credit cards from just about any issuer, check this out: 

 

http://www.indexcreditcards.com/creditcardlist.html

 

Includes the "big boys", the Regionals, and lots of smaller issuers.  Some of the links are not up-to-date, however. 


+1. Great resource. Or if the OP is looking for a small bank or CU, use the good ole' Yellow Pages, that's how we old timers looked up things before the Googles and Internets came along. Find something local or regional, as most smaller players probably don't advertise outside of their adjacent geographical area...


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Message 15 of 25
takeshi74
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Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@Tuxedo77 wrote:

Meaning small banks with 4 to 5 branches. A friend of mine got on with a local bank here in SoCal called Farmer's and merchants bank and he got $7K with 9% APR......something like that. Smiley Happy


Are APR's all that matter?  Don't just assume that your notion of "good" is universal.  Clearly state what you're looking for.  Many here place a lower priority on APR since they PIF.  Consider the commonly discussed credit unions and other institutions.

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thom02099
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Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@JonStur wrote:

@thom02099 wrote:

@Tuxedo77 wrote:
Any non Citi, Chase, Amex etc., banks that have good credit products? Just out of curiosity.....

If you want to see credit cards from just about any issuer, check this out: 

 

http://www.indexcreditcards.com/creditcardlist.html

 

Includes the "big boys", the Regionals, and lots of smaller issuers.  Some of the links are not up-to-date, however. 


+1. Great resource. Or if the OP is looking for a small bank or CU, use the good ole' Yellow Pages, that's how we old timers looked up things before the Googles and Internets came along. Find something local or regional, as most smaller players probably don't advertise outside of their adjacent geographical area...


LOL, mine still get worn out each year when I get a new one!  Betting there's some "youngsters" here who have no idea what they are...or how to use 'em ! !

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Themanwhocan
Senior Contributor

Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@thom02099 wrote:

@Tuxedo77 wrote:
Any non Citi, Chase, Amex etc., banks that have good credit products? Just out of curiosity.....

If you want to see credit cards from just about any issuer, check this out: 

 

http://www.indexcreditcards.com/creditcardlist.html

 

Includes the "big boys", the Regionals, and lots of smaller issuers.  Some of the links are not up-to-date, however. 


Nice web site. I see there is a Discover It for students that gives a $20 cashback bonus. I wonder what else there is to find on that site...





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Odiseous
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Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@thom02099 wrote:

@JonStur wrote:

@thom02099 wrote:

@Tuxedo77 wrote:
Any non Citi, Chase, Amex etc., banks that have good credit products? Just out of curiosity.....

If you want to see credit cards from just about any issuer, check this out: 

 

http://www.indexcreditcards.com/creditcardlist.html

 

Includes the "big boys", the Regionals, and lots of smaller issuers.  Some of the links are not up-to-date, however. 


+1. Great resource. Or if the OP is looking for a small bank or CU, use the good ole' Yellow Pages, that's how we old timers looked up things before the Googles and Internets came along. Find something local or regional, as most smaller players probably don't advertise outside of their adjacent geographical area...


LOL, mine still get worn out each year when I get a new one!  Betting there's some "youngsters" here who have no idea what they are...or how to use 'em ! !


These are tinder, for the fireplace, right? Smiley Wink

 

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Message 19 of 25
CreditScholar
Valued Contributor

Re: Consensus on lesser known banks?


@Odiseous wrote:

@thom02099 wrote:

@JonStur wrote:

@thom02099 wrote:

@Tuxedo77 wrote:
Any non Citi, Chase, Amex etc., banks that have good credit products? Just out of curiosity.....

If you want to see credit cards from just about any issuer, check this out: 

 

http://www.indexcreditcards.com/creditcardlist.html

 

Includes the "big boys", the Regionals, and lots of smaller issuers.  Some of the links are not up-to-date, however. 


+1. Great resource. Or if the OP is looking for a small bank or CU, use the good ole' Yellow Pages, that's how we old timers looked up things before the Googles and Internets came along. Find something local or regional, as most smaller players probably don't advertise outside of their adjacent geographical area...


LOL, mine still get worn out each year when I get a new one!  Betting there's some "youngsters" here who have no idea what they are...or how to use 'em ! !


These are tinder, for the fireplace, right? Smiley Wink

 


Nope, it's what you used when the toilet paper ran out. Smiley Happy

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Chase Sapphire Preferred Visa Signature - $12,700 CL || Chase United MileagePlus Club World Elite MasterCard - $26,500 CL
Citibank Hilton Reserve Visa Signature - $20,000 CL || J.P. Morgan Ritz Carlton Visa Signature - $23,500 CL
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