How do I know what is "grocery"

[RBFool]

I just got approved for a Sallie Mae card and I couldn't be happier.

Is there a tool out there that tells me what stores are marked as "grocery"? I now have to worry about categories as I used to just put everything on my quicksilver card.

I remember reading some Walmarts are grocery and some fred meyer stores weren't.

Or is it something where you buy gum everywhere wait for a statement and then start shopping?

[Anonymous]

They may have a list of places on the card website, like Amex does. Although, Amex doesn't have a complete list. I used my Amex at a store, then checked the category on my account while the purchase was pending to see if it qualified. Just depends on how your individual store codes itself

[Anonymous]

Congrats RB. Woudl you mind listing your AaoA and last 12 months inquiries, please? Considering apping for Sallie Mae but hear they are difficult to get.

[RBFool]

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@Anonymous wrote:

Congrats RB. Woudl you mind listing your AaoA and last 12 months inquiries, please? Considering apping for Sallie Mae but hear they are difficult to get.

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I heard the same but my TU was weak to where if I didn't get it I was going to app for the barclay rewards. Here is my post and my approval post is on the bottom 2nd page.

http://ficoforums.myfico.com/t5/Credit-Cards/What-should-I-do-for-my-App-spree/td-p/4105322

[RBFool]

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@Anonymous wrote:

They may have a list of places on the card website, like Amex does. Although, Amex doesn't have a complete list. I used my Amex at a store, then checked the category on my account while the purchase was pending to see if it qualified. Just depends on how your individual store codes itself

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I'm not sure if Sallie Mae does or not. But like I said I kind of figured I'd buy gum or something small at the places and then see what they coded it as. Oooo Amex? I don't think they'd like the BK *sigh* maybe next year.

[Anonymous]

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@RBFool wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

They may have a list of places on the card website, like Amex does. Although, Amex doesn't have a complete list. I used my Amex at a store, then checked the category on my account while the purchase was pending to see if it qualified. Just depends on how your individual store codes itself

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I'm not sure if Sallie Mae does or not. But like I said I kind of figured I'd buy gum or something small at the places and then see what they coded it as. Oooo Amex? I don't think they'd like the BK *sigh* maybe next year.

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Is the BK still on your credit report? I was approved for the blue cash preferred with high 600 scores, but no BK. it gets you 6% on groceries

[RBFool]

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@RBFool wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

They may have a list of places on the card website, like Amex does. Although, Amex doesn't have a complete list. I used my Amex at a store, then checked the category on my account while the purchase was pending to see if it qualified. Just depends on how your individual store codes itself

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I'm not sure if Sallie Mae does or not. But like I said I kind of figured I'd buy gum or something small at the places and then see what they coded it as. Oooo Amex? I don't think they'd like the BK *sigh* maybe next year.

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Is the BK still on your credit report? I was approved for the blue cash preferred with high 600 scores, but no BK. it gets you 6% on groceries

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Oh gosh yes. It was last year, so I have another 6 (really 9) years before it's off. I may app for an AMEX just because I'm feeling good but the only reason I'd do it is to have one. And for Costco... But they're dropping AMEX soon so *shrugs*

[Anonymous]

nks RB! Congrats on the approval!

[Anonymous]

go on their site and enter info for pre-approval, see if you qualify.

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@RBFool wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

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@RBFool wrote:

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@Anonymous wrote:

They may have a list of places on the card website, like Amex does. Although, Amex doesn't have a complete list. I used my Amex at a store, then checked the category on my account while the purchase was pending to see if it qualified. Just depends on how your individual store codes itself

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I'm not sure if Sallie Mae does or not. But like I said I kind of figured I'd buy gum or something small at the places and then see what they coded it as. Oooo Amex? I don't think they'd like the BK *sigh* maybe next year.

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Is the BK still on your credit report? I was approved for the blue cash preferred with high 600 scores, but no BK. it gets you 6% on groceries

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Oh gosh yes. It was last year, so I have another 6 (really 9) years before it's off. I may app for an AMEX just because I'm feeling good but the only reason I'd do it is to have one. And for Costco... But they're dropping AMEX soon so *shrugs*

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[jamesdwi]

the best way to find out, is to go to the store and make a small purchase, wait for it to clear, in a few days Barclays Sallie Mae website will show the rewards you eaned, if its only a single point per dollar, its not a grocery...be sure and check your local stores, you may be surprised what is considered groceries, 2 of my local walmart's are considered grocery.