Ryan Flanigan

3 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Nicole Dieker |India Davis |Ryan Flanigan |Courtney Mihocik

Credit card issuers may choose to reject your application even if you have a good or excellent credit score. Factors like previous credit mistakes, too many applications and too many cards can affect your approval odds. If you were denied a credit card with good or excellent credit, the issuer is required to tell you why you were denied. You may be able to contact the issuer’s customer service and argue for reconsideration.

4 weeks ago | bankrate.com | Ryan Flanigan |Courtney Mihocik

Most people have bills and utilities to pay every month. While many people pay these bills directly from their checking accounts or with a debit card, you can also use credit cards. One of the easiest ways to maximize your credit card rewards is to use cards for everyday spending to earn the most points or cash back in your most common categories. This includes your regular bills and utilities.

1 month ago | bankrate.com | Ryan Flanigan |Greg Johnson

Bilt has a Rent Day with special offers and promotions on the first of each month. For March 2025’s Rent Day, Bilt members can enjoy a point transfer bonus with Hilton Honors of up to 200 percent based on their membership level. Bilt cardholders can also earn double the points on non-rent purchases (up to 1,000 points) and participate in other exclusive experiences and perks. Each month on Rent Day, Bilt delivers a new set of bonus opportunities for Bilt Mastercard® cardholders and members.

2 months ago | bankrate.com | Ryan Flanigan |Nouri Zarrugh

The American Express Green Card’s $100 annual LoungeBuddy credit is no longer be available, making the card less valuable for occasional travelers. The card’s only remaining unique bonus category is transit, but other Amex cards offer higher rewards rates for this and other categories. The Amex Green’s benefits are less impressive than they once were, with its CLEAR Plus membership credit the only noteworthy perk remaining.

2 months ago | bankrate.com | Ryan Flanigan |Seychelle Thomas |Rebekah Rosado-Evans

The wide range of perks offered by The Business Platinum Card® from American Express could act as a catalyst for business expansion and employee retention. The Business Platinum Card provides statement credits for business-related services, including equipment purchases, wireless services and job advertisement services. The incentives from this card may assist in offsetting business costs or serve as a way to reward staff members.