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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent resource for comparing credit cards in one place. The information is clear, easy to follow, and genuinely useful for making smart financial decisions. The site breaks down benefits and fine... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Using CardRates.com for credit cards information, financial news, as well as a guide is simple and easy. Best deals possible for credit card needs can be discussed with finance experts. Updates also i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This financial site provides an abundance of information pertaining to credit cards, financial knowledge, and other sources which help every day consumers make wise decisions. Their web site is user f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found this site to be very informative. There are many competitors all offering credit cards. All with a different interest %. I have always wondered how credit companies make money. Before make a d... See more

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  1. Non-Bank Financial Service
  2. Financial Consultant

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CardRates.com was created with a singular goal: to better educate consumers about the benefits and perils of credit cards. To that end, our finance experts strive to share valuable, well-researched advice, news and reviews with visitors daily. The world of credit cards can be difficult to navigate, with many pitfalls and untrustworthy sources everywhere you turn. We at CardRates.com aim to consistently provide the most trusted information on the web and truly live up to our moniker as "The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards."


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to Navigate and Use

CardRates does an awesome job laying out the key features for each card in a way that's really easy to read and quickly understand. I needed a cash back card, and I was able to easily navigate to a page that listed all the top cash back cards and pick the one that best suited my needs. Will definitely come back for my future card inquiries!

July 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super Helpful Platform

Excellent resource for comparing credit cards in one place. The information is clear, easy to follow, and genuinely useful for making smart financial decisions. The site breaks down benefits and fine print so well that choosing the right card feels less overwhelming. It’s also great to have access to expert advice and articles that actually help improve your credit know-how. A well-designed, reliable platform that makes the research process much smoother.

July 16, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They highly recommend a predatory…

They highly recommend a predatory credit card that has very bad reviews everywhere else.
I did a pre-approval for a fortiva card which I was approved for and long story short it had a grand total of around 350 just in fees.
This company has on average a 1.5 rating but is 4.5 at creditrates

May 8, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

great site!

This site is awsome! The layout is self explanatory and easy to follow. All news , advice and statements are well written and easy to understand.. I recommend this site!

October 19, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No Guesswork

The site is awesome because it takes the guesswork out of how credit cards really work and which would be the best for my needs. Thanks cardrates.com.

October 19, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great New Website

I tried this website yesterday and I was extremely pleased with it. it's easy to use and provides tons of useful financial information. it talks about different types of credit cards, world news, and other vital financial info. i definitely recommend it.

October 19, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I Highly Recommend

I had never heard of this website before, but now it'll become one of my favorites. It's very simple to navigate through, and very educational. one can learn quite a bit; it's a matter of how much time you decide to spend going through it. Give it a try and you'll see for yourself.

October 19, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent & Informative Site

I really enjoyed spending time navigating this website. It's easy to find all types of information about finances, credit, and other important information dealing with your money. I highly recommend going on and spending some time on this site, as it will be worth it.

October 19, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

CardRates.com was an amazing site, it was very helpful and very easy to use,I recommend this site to anyone.

October 19, 2016
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Wonderful

I think that it's wonderful. What could be easier than giving your opinion and having the chance to win $250? I thhink that's a great idea, especially for someone that is having financial trouble such as myself.

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely helpful, easy to use & navigate

I am recently divorced and wanted a credit card to establish my own credit score. On this site you can compare cards by Bank, Interest Rates, Rewards, Credit Score, and just about any way you can think of. I found the card that was best for my situation (not the one I thought it was going to be!) thanks to CardRates.com. It has lots of other helpful information for after you get your card as well.

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficiency online

This website is fast and Efficient, A rare commodity in this day and age. Try it yourself, you will be pleasantly surprised.

October 18, 2016
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to read & educate left to right.

Either reading or searching on the left of the page, options matching are adjacent on the right. Clicking on a card on the left offered options for the card across on the right.

Todays credit card rates by credit, feature & issuer are great options. Being able to select & then select a form interest is well done. It being live gives your viewers the opportunity to check our changing rates daily.

I think cardrates.com will be a valuable tool for clients searching for a credit card w/ certain reward options that fit their needs. This has been a tool in need for years well done. Many want the frequent flyer miles especially w/ many corporations now forcing their employees to travel on their own credit cards & being reimbursed by expense reports.
Todays technology from ebates to coupons on line. If suppliers want to pull traffic to their website you have to make it worth the click.
Well done I think you hit your target...Good Luck.

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October 18, 2016
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

great simple to use site but very little color

The site was very easy to navigate and very well laid out which is a good time saver ,and doesn't promote frustration with not being able to find the information you need and want. The only thing I believe is needed is just a bit more color. Even if it was a background of grey because the all white is great if you're fast, but for the people that can't type or research quickly it can be headache inducing.

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best

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October 18, 2016
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