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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 understand

I need things spelled out in black and white and this card does that and more. Ease of access and use make it a must have.
I would confidently recommend this card to anyone

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A complete and user friendly website based on honest card rates and card comparusons

If you are the type of person that we should all strive to be where we have the ability to be able to price shop to get a better deal look no further than cardrates.com/ this website has it all it not only friendly it is user friendly and gives you the cards with the better rates allowing you to be the wisest consumer out there to compare the cards and their rates side by side so if you want the best way to sign up for credit cards don't blindly fill out credit card applications hoping to get good or even great rates do your homework and visit cardrates.com that would be the smart choice

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to Use

This website is easy to understand and use, and I would definitely recommend it to any reader or user out there!

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Ever

CardRates.com is probably the best website I've used to check rates, theres so many options and other things I really recommended other people use it.

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We do the Work for You

With all the different types of financial institutions and promises of lowest rates available, you need a trusted resource to ensure you get exactly what you need in your financial search. They do the searching for you and take all the hassle away,,,cardrates.com is a must if you need a financial resource to trust.

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Crush

I would just to share with you the ease and no hassle your site is😃😃that being said I hope others get to it😃

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Couponinh

I love this app it tells me what coupons I can use thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to save money.

October 18, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Site

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 friendly and easy to navigate. From a visual perspective, their site is eye appealing and attractive. Take a look yourself and decide. They are confident you will agree with them like I did too.

October 17, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

credit cards

I would love to be approved for a credit card and give a limit to spend money...I would to be able to get approved immediately

October 17, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Show me what to do next?

The site seems user-friendly though it's laborious to navigate at times. I need to know the truth about these card rates-and what's really going on!!!

October 17, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easier than buying pizza for a crowd!

Like checking out a better cellphone plan or comparing your current gym membership to that new place down the road, you should check the terms of the credit cards you currently carry. Is there a card with better rates or a more generous reward plan? Maybe you got your current card when you were still in school and didn't have much of a credit history. Now that you've been in the workforce for a few years you might qualify for a better rate. This site makes comparing cards - something you should do regularly - easier than deciding on pizza toppings for a crowd. Easy to navigate, easy to read and a ton of detailed information. Credit card reviews are broken down into a huge number of categories making it easy to search for the perfect card for you. There are also well-written articles for experts on a variety of card-related topics. In fact, they're so well written you won't be able to stop at just one! A great site. Bookmark this one!

October 15, 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

CardRates.com is equivalent to the " Consumer Reports" of the Credit Card Industry.

This Site is extremely valuable to the consumer in the accuracy, type, scope of the information presented.. Topics such as:
>Credit Card Rates (Percentage of Interest on the Unpaid Balance) relative to the Credit Rating of the of the Individual Credit Card User.
>A FAQ on the Credit Card Reward Program of the Capital One Credit Card Company
> A Review of the top 18 Credit Cards for Restaurants.
>How to Pre-Qualify for the Discover Credit Card
>The Best Overall Credit Cards of 2016 By:
-Interest Rate
-Rewards
-Card Type
-the Credit Rating of the Individual User
-the best Credit Card from each Issuing Credit Card Company
>Startup Companies and how they use Credit Cards
>4 Reasons Why Paying for College with Credit Cards is the Worst Possible Choice
>What Interchange Fees Are and How Visa and MasterCard Make Money
>The Way Credit Cards are Used in 2016 compared to 2010
are addressed on the site
I found this site to be a excellent source of information and rated it a 4. The reason I didn't give it a 5 is because; as a User and previous Website Admin, I think the Site User would be better served if the "Index" (list of information) be placed on the Left side instead of the Right. English is read from left to right and English is the Universal Language of the WWW. The Information would stand out immediately and catch the Users attention. Thus increasing the likelihood that the User could find information that interested them, and therefore stay on the site. The other attention getting device I would use is a subtle but colorful banner with Mr. Sembower's article imbedded in the banner. I think also that his bio should be shortened. I think this would improve the over all look and appeal of the site. The thoughts expressed in this article are my own and not those of TrustPilot nor any of the Credit Cards Companies mentioned on the Site.

I rated it a 4

October 15, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

worthwhile

it is the most efficient and valuable site that deals with credit cards ever. I strongly recommend it

October 15, 2016
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