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Benefit of a Charge Card???

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Meltdownblitz
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Re: Benefit of a Charge Card???

 


@Anonymous wrote:

I use mine for two main purposes: monthly bills that I pay online (cable, utilities, some monthly subscriptions) so that my debit card number is not floating out there randomly; and work expenses and travel.  I do a lot of work-related traveling as well as taking clients out for dinner and drinkts, etc., and it's extremely rare for me not to be reimbursed within the 30-day payment period.  So basically, on work-related expenses I get free rewards.  I'm going to get reimbursed with the cash anyway; now I just have bunches of points to use as well.  I consider it payback for all the time I spend in airports.  Smiley Happy


Wow those are perfect and smart reasons, very helpful. I'll consider using my Zync for these sort of things.



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ArisGreek
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Re: Benefit of a Charge Card???

I personally like charge cards because they keep you on budget.  I feel as though you know what you are spending and you KNOW you have to pay in full or else you're in deep doo-doo Smiley Happy That's what I like most about it, but the rewards are also a plus.  I feel I can never truly overspend because it makes me think of the consequences of not being able to pay the bill and having a ding on my credit.  I'm too careful with my credit to let that happen so it keeps me in check.

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Wolf3
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Re: Benefit of a Charge Card???

Other than American Express, who offers charge cards?

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flyingmd
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Re: Benefit of a Charge Card???

BofA now has a small business "charge card" It is MasterCard world card. Allows you to get worloints. I love it. Not sure who else or if there are any personal "charge card" products out there.
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Meltdownblitz
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Re: Benefit of a Charge Card???


@ArisGreek wrote:

I personally like charge cards because they keep you on budget.  I feel as though you know what you are spending and you KNOW you have to pay in full or else you're in deep doo-doo Smiley Happy That's what I like most about it, but the rewards are also a plus.  I feel I can never truly overspend because it makes me think of the consequences of not being able to pay the bill and having a ding on my credit.  I'm too careful with my credit to let that happen so it keeps me in check.


This is my MAIN reason for using a charge card as well, keep me in check!


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scottwagnon
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Re: Benefit of a Charge Card???

sure if you cant get approved for an amex credit card.

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TM82
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Re: Benefit of a Charge Card???

Also on the business side Chase offers the Ink Bold. $95 AF waived the first year, 1:1 points transfers, and you get Priority Pass the first year.
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