Credit Cards
Below the various credit card companies are listed and a brief intro given on each one. I have also included a direct link to each card. I hope this helps provide information on the right credit card for you.
MasterCard
MasterCard offers unparalleled payment options with credit, debit and prepaid cards. With each card, you'll enjoy great features such as acceptance at millions of locations, global recognition, and Zero Liability. Plus premium cards offer an array of additional benefits like MasterCard Global Services, Master RoadAssist®, and MasterRental® Insurance Coverage.
Whatever your lifestyle, MasterCard has a card that's
right for you. Choose a card type below to learn more.
I don't know what I'd do without it. Sometimes I use it
to rent snowboards in Australia. Sometimes it buys a round
of drinks in New York City. I like knowing it is accepted
anyplace worth going.
Find credit cards with flexible spending power and unsurpassed
worldwide acceptance tailored to meet the needs of your
everyday life.
Use your Debit MasterCard in place of cash wherever MasterCard
debit cards are accepted, and enjoy the convenience of
having your charges debited to your bank account.
Choose a MasterCard gift card for all your gift-giving
needs. It's easy and convenient, with great MasterCard
card benefits.
VISA
Visa is “the way the world pays.” As new forms of technology and communication bridge distances between communities, commerce has become both more global and more local. As the world’s leading payment solutions organization, Visa is committed to ensuring secure, reliable payments that provide both buyers and sellers with more choice, convenience and control.
Jointly owned by 21,000 member financial institutions around the globe, Visa is a private, for profit association dedicated to serving its members, cardholders and merchants. Through its member financial institutions, Visa offers the world’s most established and widely accepted credit cards and other payment solutions for both consumers and businesses. The reach and popularity of Visa-branded cards is almost universal – there are more than one billion cards, with unsurpassed acceptance in more than 150 countries. In 2003, nearly three trillion (USD) in goods and services were purchased using Visa products.
Visa’s history traces back to 1958, when Bank of America launched its blue, white and gold BankAmericard. The name Visa was introduced in 1976 and since then has grown into the premier payment brand. While much has changed in the last three decades, consumers, businesses and merchants around the world still identify the Visa brand with acceptance, convenience, flexibility and security.
Visa International is comprised of six regional operating organizations: Asia-Pacific; Canada; Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMEA); European Union; Latin America & Caribbean; and the United States as well as its Information Technology (IT) and processing subsidiary, Inovant.
Today, Visa continues its tradition of innovation with
its vision of universal commerce, or "u-commerce."
U-commerce envisions a world in which buyers and sellers
can conduct commerce securely and conveniently... anywhere,
anytime, any way they like. Whether in the real or virtual
marketplace, people around the world will enjoy new levels
of convenience, safety and flexibility.
American Express
Amercian Express cards are great for businesses. They ofter many different lines. Some American Express cards have reward programs. Most American Express credit cards do have an annual fee.
Some of the major features include:
• Automatic Flight Insurance - Charge your ticket to your Card and you're insured when you fly
• Best Value Guarantee - Ensures the lowest price
• Buyer’s Assurance Plan - Extends manufacturers'
warranties
• Car Rental Loss & Damage Insurance Plan -
Covers theft of or damage to most rental vehicles
• Global Assist® Hotline - Provides emergency
assistance when traveling
• Premium Baggage Insurance - Covers delayed, lost,
stolen, and damaged baggage
• Purchase Protection Plan - Provides coverage for
theft & accidental damage
• Return Protection - Offers product satisfaction
• The American Express Donation Site - An easy,
rewarding way to give to your favorite charities
• Manage Your Card Account Online - Review your
Card statements, view recent charges, and pay your American
Express bill online.
• Automatic Bill Pay - Make paying bills easy and
rewarding
• ExpressCash/ATM Finder - Access cash at locations
worldwide
• Payment Flexibility - Learn ways to pay over time
for all of your eligible charges
• Year-End Summary Online - Enjoy convenience, security,
and simplicity by accessing year-end charges online
• Credit Education - Take charge of your financial
future
• Online Shopping Protection Guarantee - Enjoy secure
online shopping with your Card
Discover
Discover lets you earn up to 2% Cashback Bonus® Award - You'll earn up to 1% Cashback Bonus on your purchases, with the opportunity to get up to double your award value with certificates from our Cashback Bonus Partners. Most Discover cards have no anual fee, Discover offers up to a $50,000 credit limit, and provides online access.
