Credit Cards
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Our Editor’s Picks for Best Credit Cards in 2017
We regularly look at the landscape of cards in each category and pick our favorites.
Best Rewards Credit Cards
If you’re looking to earn cash back or points on your purchases, these are the cards for you. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
Citi® Double Cash Card - 18 month BT offer
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 14.24%–24.24% Variable
Discover it®
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 11.74%–23.74% Variable
Blue Cash Preferred® Card from American Express®
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $95
- Interest Rate: 13.24% - 22.24% (Variable)
Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards
Looking to save money on interest by transferring a balance? See why these are our favorites on our blog.
Chase Slate®
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 15.74%, 21.49% or 24.49% *Variable
Barclaycard Ring™ Mastercard®
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 13.99% Variable
Citi Simplicity® Card
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 14.24%–24.24% Variable
Best 0% Intro APR Credit Cards
If you want to make a big purchase and pay it off over time, one of these cards may be for you. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 13.24%–23.24% Variable
Citi Simplicity® Card
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 14.24%–24.24% Variable
BankAmericard® Credit Card
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 12.74%–22.74% Variable
Best Credit Cards for Fair Credit
Even if your credit isn’t stellar there are some good cards for you. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
Discover it®
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 11.74%–23.74% Variable
Discover it® Miles
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 11.74%–23.74% Variable
Capital One® QuicksilverOne® Cash Rewards Credit Card
For People with
Fair Credit
- Annual Fee: $39
- Interest Rate: 13.99%, 18.99%, or 23.99% Variable
Best Unsecured Credit Cards for Bad Credit
Want to build your credit with out putting down a deposit? You might be able to get an unsecured card designed for people with bad credit. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
Capital One® QuicksilverOne® Cash Rewards Credit Card
For People with
Fair Credit
- Annual Fee: $39
- Interest Rate: 13.99%, 18.99%, or 23.99% Variable
Indigo® Platinum MasterCard®
For People with
Fair Credit
- Annual Fee: $0 - $99
- Interest Rate: 23.90%
Credit One Bank® Cash Back Credit Card
For People with
Bad Credit
- Annual Fee: $0 - $99
- Interest Rate: 16.15% - 24.65% Variable
Best Secured Credit Cards
If you’re looking to rebuild your credit, a secured card can be a safe place to start. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
Discover it® Secured Credit Card
For People with
Bad Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 23.24% *Variable
Capital One® Secured MasterCard®
For People with
Bad Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 24.99% *Variable
DCU Visa® Platinum Secured Credit Card
For People with
Bad Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 11.75% *Variable
Best Student Credit Cards
As a student, you’re likely new to credit, and there are credit cards designed for you. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
Discover it® for Students
For People with
No Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 13.74%–22.74% Variable
BankAmericard Cash Rewards™ Credit Card for Students
For People with
No Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 12.99%-22.99% (Variable)
Citi ThankYou® Preferred Card for College Students
For People with
No Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 13.99%, 18.99%, or 23.99% (Variable)
Best Credit Cards for Young Adults and Young Professionals
If you’ve just started your first job and you’re establishing your finances, a credit card can be a great tool to start establishing credit history. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
Citi® Double Cash Card - 18 month BT offer
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 14.24%–24.24% Variable
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $95 - Waived first year
- Interest Rate: 16.74%–23.74% Variable
Chase Slate®
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 15.74%, 21.49% or 24.49% *Variable
Best Business Credit Cards
As a business owner, you may be able to earn lots of rewards on business expenses. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
The Business Gold Rewards Card from American Express
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $175 (waived for the first year)
- Interest Rate: Not Applicable - Paid in Full Monthly
Capital One® Spark® Cash for Business
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $59 (waived the first year)
- Interest Rate: 17.99% Variable
Best Travel Credit Cards
From travel benefits like free checked bags to rewards that can be cashed in for free travel, these credit cards can help you make the most of the money you’re spending already. Learn more about travel credit cards and see why these are our favorites here.
Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $95 - Waived first year
- Interest Rate: 16.74%–23.74% Variable
Barclaycard Arrival Plus™ World Elite MasterCard®
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $89 - Waived first year
- Interest Rate: 16.99%, 20.99% or 23.99% Variable
Discover it® Miles
For People with
Good Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 11.74%–23.74% Variable
Best Military Credit Cards
If you’re in the military, or have family members who are, you can get exclusive credit card offers not available to anyone else. See why these are our favorites on our blog.
USAA Cashback Rewards Plus American Express® Card
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $0
- Interest Rate: 12.65%–26.65% Variable
Platinum Card® from American Express
For People with
Excellent Credit
- Annual Fee: $550
- Interest Rate: Not Applicable - Paid in Full Monthly
Army MWR Credit Card
For People with
Fair Credit
- Annual Fee: None
- Interest Rate: 10.24% *Variable
Browse Cards by Issuer
Want to browse available cards by issuer? Click one of the links below to start your search with an issuer and then refine your results from there.
