Cool Card Designs

pdxuser · ‎10-17-2008

There are a lot more important considerations in choosing a card than how pretty it is, but I want at least one card that I really like the look of. So I'm wondering, what cards have struck your eye? I particularly like sleek, black cards. Although they tend to be "exclusive" cards, that's not really what I like about them. I just think they look cool. Of course there's AmEx Black, for people who can afford to buy island nations in cash but prefer a credit card:

And there are a few similar "exclusive" cards. In the UK, there's the Citi Ultima for those making over £100,000/yr:

The closest-looking card in the US would probably be the Citi Diamond Preferred Rewards card, which, despite the Super Premium Ultra Plus name, may actually be within reach, requiring "excellent/good credit" but not a six-figure income:

But I think it looks kind of plain without the logo in the background. I'd prefer the Citi Platinum Select card:

Elsewhere in Europe, you can get the Visa Infinite:

But the card I have my eye on is the MERRILL+ Visa. It requires only "good credit" according to creditcards.com, and has excellent terms. It also looks great, and I've always liked Merrill's bull logo:

So that's my superficial look at cool credit card designs. Are there any you particularly like? If you name them, I can hunt down the images.

Anonymous · ‎10-17-2008

Do a search there was a MONSTER post on this quite awhile ago-

It was enough for me to get a discover card with shamrocks-

I like this one too- It has also helped giving the DW her new CC fix.

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Message Edited by Timothy on 10-17-2008 07:27 PM

Anonymous · ‎10-17-2008

I should mention my new WAMU cards are UGLY -

Anonymous · ‎10-17-2008

didn't you get to pick? Mine is great --yellow with flowers. very feminine.

Anonymous · ‎10-17-2008

casinoannie97 wrote:
didn't you get to pick? Mine is great --yellow with flowers. very feminine.

Here is the DW's current card-

Anonymous · ‎10-18-2008

I like the discover sea turtle and clovers.

Not_the_Point · ‎10-18-2008

I always liked the styling on the AMEX cards, they have a sort of Art Deco look to them that appeals to my artsy fartsy side.

Having said that, AMEX also conjures up the idea of a Man Eater to me. Looks really good but will drive you insane if you actually take the bait.

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pdxuser · ‎10-20-2008

I can appreciate Amex cards artistically, but it seems a bit old and dusty to me. Amex Clear is another matter entirely:

Purty.

fused · ‎10-20-2008

Timothy wrote:
casinoannie97 wrote:
didn't you get to pick? Mine is great --yellow with flowers. very feminine.

Here is the DW's current card-

Can you say, Lakers Fan! lol

Anonymous · ‎10-20-2008

Timothy, I too couldn't resist the shamrocks. I have the same one!

@Anonymous wrote:
Do a search there was a MONSTER post on this quite awhile ago-

It was enough for me to get a discover card with shamrocks-

I like this one too- It has also helped giving the DW her new CC fix.
essage Edited by Timothy on 10-17-2008 07:24 PM
Message Edited by Timothy on 10-17-2008 07:27 PM