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What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

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FutureBillionaire
Established Contributor

What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

I know store cards probably aren't very popular around these parts.  I have a card from Express because I shop there all the time.  Any other store cards that folks recommend?

Gas: Discover It, Penfed Platinum Rewards x2, Chase freedom, Citi TYP
Plane tickets: CSP
Groceries: AMEX BCP, Penfed Platinum Rewards,Citi TYP
Clothes: Express, Amex BCP, Discover IT
Amazon: Citi Forward, Cash +
Restaurants: Citi Forward, Chase Freedom, Discover IT, CSP
Hotels and other travel: Discover Escape, CSP
Movies: BofA travel rewards visa signature(fandango), Discover IT, Citi Forward, Freedom
Bars, clubs, tomfoolery: CSP, Citi Forward, Discover IT, Freedom
Balance transfers: Kroger 123 rewards
Bill Pay: Chase Ink Plus, Citi Forward,
Everyday spending: Bofa Accelerated cash rewards amex, Discover Escape
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Involus
Regular Contributor

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

GECRB/Walmart - you get a free monthly TU FICO and GECRB is very generous and CLI friendly.

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Captain4Ever
Established Member

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

I have GAP card that offers x3 points (been on for a few months until 01/31/2013) for purchases everywhere else. We do shop at OldNavy/BR alot so that's a whole lots of  points.

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jsickz32
Valued Contributor

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

For me macys. I got 45% off coach handbag on blackfriday using my macys card. They give discount like that when using your macys card. I also got armani watch for 30% off. I like my macys card
Amex BCE (2500) / Amex SPG (4000) / Amex GoldPR / Merrill+ Visa siggy (5000) / BofA Amex (6000) / Bofa cash rewards (5000) / BofA Privileges Cash Rewards (5000) / Citi Forward (4400) / Citi DP (2000) / Chase Freedom (4000) / Chase CSP (5000) / Chase Hyatt (5000) / Discover IT (1700) / FNBO AMEX (3600) / NFCU cashRewards Visa signature (15000) / NFCU Flagship Visa signature (12500) / NFCU Navcheck (5000) / Nordstrom (500) / MetroCU Visa Elite (5000) / Walmart (4500) / Kays Jewerels (6600) / Kohls (300) / Macys Platinum (2500) / DCU platinum Visa (17500) / Citizens bank cash back (1100) / Bill Me Later (1631) / PayPal Smart connect (2200) / BestBuy store card (2000)
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FutureBillionaire
Established Contributor

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?


@Captain4Ever wrote:

I have GAP card that offers x3 points (been on for a few months until 01/31/2013) for purchases everywhere else. We do shop at OldNavy/BR alot so that's a whole lots of  points.


I shop in Gap often.  I actually thought about applying for this card one day when I had a very nice and professional cashier.  I couldn't pull the trigger because I just had apped for a couple of cards.  This will be added to my list.

Gas: Discover It, Penfed Platinum Rewards x2, Chase freedom, Citi TYP
Plane tickets: CSP
Groceries: AMEX BCP, Penfed Platinum Rewards,Citi TYP
Clothes: Express, Amex BCP, Discover IT
Amazon: Citi Forward, Cash +
Restaurants: Citi Forward, Chase Freedom, Discover IT, CSP
Hotels and other travel: Discover Escape, CSP
Movies: BofA travel rewards visa signature(fandango), Discover IT, Citi Forward, Freedom
Bars, clubs, tomfoolery: CSP, Citi Forward, Discover IT, Freedom
Balance transfers: Kroger 123 rewards
Bill Pay: Chase Ink Plus, Citi Forward,
Everyday spending: Bofa Accelerated cash rewards amex, Discover Escape
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emptypockets
Valued Contributor

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

Kohl's for regular everyday items (jeans, socks, etc.). They give lots of coupons to cardholders which makes it a good card to have. 


CC's: AMEX (4), Alliant Visa, PenFed AMEX, Pen Fed Promise, Citi (3), Chase (5), US Bank Cash+, Huntington Voice, Nasa Plat Cash Visa, Barclay's Visa, Discover IT, Cap One QS, BOA (2), BMW Visa, 5/3 Real Life Rewards MC; FNBO Amex; Comenity Visa/MC (3), Ebates Visa Siggy, Nordstrom Visa, Walmart MC, Sam's Club MC; A few assorted store cards.

Current Scores (09/2017): EQ My Fico: 786; TU MyFico: 799; EX (My Fico): 797
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chasmith
Valued Contributor

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

Kohls for sure!

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Starting Score:11/16/2009 EQ 566 11/16/2009 TU 538
Interim Score: 12/27/2012 EQ 683 09/17/2012 EX (lender) 670 1/01/2013 TU 701
Current Score: 11/06/2013 EQ 708 11/06/2013 EX 702 11/16/2013 702 11/06/2013 TU 729
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creditnocash
Valued Contributor

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

i would reccomend kohls if you shop there alot. they have regular sales and kohls cash witch is great but dont expect a cli from them anytime soon. ive had the card coming up on a year with a 400 dollar limit. used in full and pif for the first 6 months and then sd. 

 

everytime since about june when i called for a cli they said they were upgrading their systems...



Current: Fico ScoresEQ~706 TU~719 EX 709 4/28/23

Inquiries (24 Months): EQ 0 TU 0 EX 0| Most Recent: A LONG WHILE
Over 12 Months:0


2023 Goals:
Buy A Home
Earn Cash Back

Amex Zync(Unicorn)
Chase Freedom$1500
Discover IT$7,400
Citi DC $10,000
Citizens Mastercard$7,000

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Revelate
Moderator Emeritus

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

Whatever store you shop at! Smiley Happy.  If any only if their rewards and discounts are higher and/or better than what you receive on your national bank cards.

 

Beyond that, and because this is a FICO forum after all, I'd have to agree with the Walmart card with regards to the freebie TU '08 score.

 

 




        
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LisaJ
Frequent Contributor

Re: What store cards give the most bang for the buck?

It depends where you shop!  I have Macy's, JCP, and Kohls.  Kohls is my go-to, and I ususally use Macy's and JCP over the holidays.  Smiley Happy 

WOW! EQ when I joined myFICO: 657. Ups and downs and a few bumps and bruises, but finally back over 700. Whew!

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