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Credit card refund: how it works
Sometimes a credit card purchase that seemed like a great idea when you made it turns out to be a huge mistake. While you can return an item or cancel a service and receive a refund, make sure you understand the return process or your credit could suffer. There are many reasons why you might […]
Click to pay: how it works
Goodbye Amex Express Checkout, Masterpass and Visa Checkout. Say hello to something with a simpler unified name: Click to Pay. In October 2019, four major credit card payment processors—American Express, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa—introduced secure remote commerce in the United States. It is designed to simplify the online payment process and further protect your personal […]
Equifax loan freeze: how it works
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Many factors affect your credit score – new accounts, available credit, on-time payments […]
Residual interest: what it is, how it works
You have a credit card balance for several months, but finally you have enough cash to clear your statement balance. With great relief—and more than a little pride—you pay the price. Thank God you’re done with that debt. But wait: did you also pay the residual interest? What is residual interest? Residual interest is the […]
Amex AutoBuy Program: How It Works
If you have an American Express card and are looking to purchase a new vehicle, check out the American Express AutoBuy program. The site is designed as a perk for all Amex cardholders and is loaded with potential savings in the form of discounts, competitive pricing and rebates. In addition, all dealers on the platform […]
Citi Easy Deals: what it is and how it works
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Citi is an advertising partner Beyond the standard fee rate, credit cards offer […]
Credit Card Assistance Program: How It Works
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Whether you’re out of work due to health issues, suspended from work due […]
Experian Boost: how it works, who benefits from it
The content of this page is accurate as of the publication date; however, some offers from our partners may have expired. Browse our list of the best credit cards or use our CardMatch™ tool to find the cards that suit your needs. Experian Boost is a program launched in 2019 that allows you to include […]