Navigating Credit Card Applications: What You Need To Know
"Understanding Credit Card Application Rules To Protect Your Credit Score"
If your trip is canceled or cut short by sickness, severe weather and other covered situations, you can be reimbursed up to $10,000 per person and $20,000 per trip for your pre-paid, non-refundable travel expenses, including passenger fares, tours, and hotels.
Get 25% more value when redeemed for travel. For example 60,000 points are worth $750 toward travel when redeemed through Chase Travel℠. Plus, Chase Travel℠ rewards points do not expire as long as the account is open.
We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.
View your FICO® Score anytime, with no impact to your score. It's updated monthly and easy to find on the Citi Mobile® App and Citi® Online. See the key factors affecting your score and more.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Get a complimentary 3 months of DashPass, DoorDash's membership that provides unlimited deliveries with $0 delivery fee and reduced service fees on eligible orders on DoorDash and Caviar. After that, you are automatically enrolled in DashPass at 50% off for the next 9 months. Activate by December 31, 2024.
Earn 5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025. That's 3.5% cash back in addition to the 1.5% cash back you already earn.
Let Citi Entertainment bring the fun to you. Through the Citi Entertainment program you can enjoy access to purchase pre-sale tickets for music, sports, culinary experiences and more — from virtually anywhere.
Get Travel Accident Insurance protection of up to $1,000,000 when you purchase your airline or other common carrier ticket with your eligible credit card.
Available whenever you're in need of a tow - for eligible Wells Fargo cardholders 24/7 with no membership required.
If your common carrier travel is delayed more than 6 hours or requires an overnight stay, you and your family are covered for unreimbursed expenses, such as meals and lodging, up to $500 per ticket.
If you run into a problem away from home, call the Benefit Administrator for legal and medical referrals or other travel emergency assistance. (You will be responsible for the cost of any goods or services obtained.)
If you or a member of your immediate family are injured or become sick during a trip far from home that results in an emergency evacuation, you can be covered for medical services and transportation up to $100,000.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
With Return Protection, you may return eligible purchases to American Express if the seller won't take them back up to 90 days from the date of purchase. American Express may refund the full purchase price excluding shipping and handling, up to $300 per item, up to a maximum of $1,000 per calendar year per Card account, if you purchased it entirely with your eligible American Express® Card. Purchases must be made in the U.S. or its territories.
Get a $7 monthly statement credit after using your enrolled Blue Cash Everyday® Card to spend $9.99 or more each month on a subscription1 to the Disney Bundle. Valid only at DisneyPlus.com, Hulu.com, or Plus.espn.com in the U.S.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is provided for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.
Earn 5% cash back on Lyft rides through March 31, 2025. That's 3.5% cash back in addition to the 1.5% cash back you already earn.
Get up to $300 in statement credits each year when you pay for an Equinox+ digital subscription with live and on-demand classes, or an Equinox club membership (subject to auto-renewal) with your Platinum Card®.
Work out at home with Equinox+ and get up to $120 back annually. Use your Blue Cash Preferred® Card to pay for a subscription1 to Equinox+ at equinoxplus.com and receive $10 in monthly statement credits.
Satisfy your cravings, sweet or savory, with the $120 Dining Credit. Earn up to $10 in statement credits monthly when you pay with the American Express® Gold Card at Grubhub, The Cheesecake Factory, Goldbelly, Wine.com, Milk Bar and select Shake Shack locations. Effective September 26, 2024, Milk Bar and Shake Shack will no longer be participating partners for the $120 Dining Credit and 'Enrollment required' for select benefits
Earn a $100 United travel credit after 7 United flight purchases of $100 or more within each card anniversary year.
Get up to $100 back per year as a statement credit after using your Delta Gold Card to book prepaid hotels or vacation rentals through Delta Stays on delta.com/stays.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per account.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year.
Covers your new purchases for 120 days against damage or theft up to $10,000 per claim and $50,000 per year.
Enjoy complimentary premium status for a number of car rental programs. Once enrolled in a program, receive upgrades when available, discounts, and priority service for your next car rental at participating locations. Enrollment Required. Terms and limitations apply.
The primary Cardmember who has MileagePlus® Premier® status and is traveling on an award ticket and one companion that is traveling on the same reservation are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades on select United- and United Express-operated flights, subject to availability.
The primary Cardmember who has MileagePlus® Premier® status and is traveling on an award ticket and one companion that is traveling on the same reservation are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades on select United- and United Express-operated flights, subject to availability.
The primary Cardmember who has MileagePlus® Premier® status and is traveling on an award ticket and one companion that is traveling on the same reservation are eligible for Complimentary Premier Upgrades on select United- and United Express-operated flights, subject to availability.
Sometimes the unexpected happens when you travel. A passport is lost. You come down with a sudden illness. A lawyer is needed. Being a Card Member can make things easier. Global Assist® Hotline‡ can help you prepare for your trip with customs information and more. And while you're traveling more than 100 miles from home, coordination and assistance services such as lost passport replacement assistance, translation services, missing luggage assistance, and emergency legal and medical referrals are a phone call away.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, you may be eligible for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services , including medical, legal, and passport referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, you may be eligible for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical, legal, and passport referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist® Hotline is available for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist Hotline is available for 24/7 emergency assistance and coordination services, including medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers.
Whenever you travel more than 100 miles from home, Global Assist® Hotline is available for 24/7 medical, legal, financial and other select emergency assistance and coordination services, such as medical and legal referrals, emergency cash wires, and missing luggage assistance. Card Members are responsible for the costs charged by third-party service providers. Other terms and conditions apply.
Use your Iberia Visa Signature Card to book your flight on iberia.com/Chase10Opens Overlay, and you will receive a 10% discount.
Earn a Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors after you spend $15,000 on eligible purchases on your Card account in a calendar year.
Earn one Free Night Reward from Hilton Honors after spending $15,000 on purchases on your Card in a calendar year.
Cardmembers and travel companions (up to eight) traveling on the same reservation will all enjoy free first checked bags (up to 50lb) when travel originates on an Air Canada flight.
The primary Cardmember and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free (up to $35 value, each way, per person) on United-operated flights when the primary Cardmember includes their United MileagePlus® number in their reservation and purchases their tickets from United with their card. For complete details, please visit .
The primary Cardmember and one companion traveling on the same reservation will each receive their first standard checked bag free (up to $35 value, each way, per person) on United-operated flights when the primary Cardmember includes their United MileagePlus® number in their reservation and purchases their tickets from United with their card. For complete details, please visit .
Enjoy your First Checked Bag Free on Delta Flights.
When you're ready to relax and need an escape, enjoy an unforgettable experience with Fine Hotels + Resorts. When you book through American Express Travel, you'll receive an average total value of $600 in perks, like daily breakfast for two, 4pm check-out, and more. Plus, book on AmexTravel.com and you can earn 5X Membership Rewards points, or use Pay with Points, on prepaid stays with a minimum 2-night stay required to be eligible for the benefit.Average value based on Fine Hotels + Resorts bookings in 2023 for stays of two nights. Benefits include daily breakfast for two, room upgrade upon arrival when available, $100 amenity, guaranteed 4PM late checkout, noon check-in when available, and complimentary wi-fi. Certain room categories not eligible for upgrade. $100 amenity varies by property. Actual value will vary based on property, room rate, upgrade availability, and use of benefits.
Your experience is everything — so create new memories with exceptional value. Explore over 1,500 properties worldwide and bask in benefits. When you book Fine Hotels + Resorts®‡ through American Express Travel, you can receive a suite of benefits with an average total value of $6008 in perks.
Discover gives cardmembers a FICO ® Credit score for free on monthly statements, mobile and online.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Extends the time period of the U.S. manufacturer's warranty by an additional year, on eligible warranties of three years or less.
Earn 5 Avios for every $1 spent on gas, grocery stores and dining for the first 12 months of account opening, or until you reach $10,000 in combined purchases. Normally, these category purchases earn 1 Avios.
Premier qualifying points (PQP) help you earn MileagePlus Premier® status, which provides you with an enhanced travel experience. You'll earn 500 PQP for every $12,000 you spend on purchases with your United℠ Business Card (up to 1,000 PQP in a calendar year) that can be applied toward your Premier status qualification, up to the Premier 1K level. Visit for details about earning Premier status.
Premier qualifying points (PQP) help you earn MileagePlus Premier® status, which provides you with an enhanced travel experience. You'll earn 500 PQP for every $12,000 you spend on purchases with your Explorer Card (up to 1,000 PQP in a calendar year) that can be applied toward your Premier status qualification, up to the Premier 1K level. Visit for details about earning Premier status.
Get one Free Night Award every year, after your Card renewal month. And earn another Free Night Award after you spend $60,000 in purchases on your Card in a calendar year. Awards can be used for one night (redemption level at or under 35,000 Marriott Bonvoy points) at over 7,000 hotels participating in the Marriott Bonvoy program worldwide. Certain hotels have resort fees.
Whether you need help making arrangements for a special dinner, purchasing tickets to a sought-after event, or selecting the perfect gift, Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business American Express Concierge can assist. Simply call the number on the back of your Card, select or say "Concierge" when prompted."
Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
Not a Medallion Member? Delta SkyMiles® Reserve Business Card Members with an eligible ticket will be added to the Complimentary Upgrade list, after Delta SkyMiles Medallion Members and Reserve Card Members.
Receive complimentary Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite status with your Card, which includes priority late checkout when available and 25% bonus points on stays.
Enjoy even more perks as a Hilton Honors Gold member, like an 80% Bonus on Base Points you earn on every stay, space-available room upgrades at select properties, and more.
Enjoy complimentary Hilton Honors Gold status with your Hilton Honors Surpass® Card. Plus, spend $40,000 on eligible purchases on your Card in a calendar year and you can earn Hilton Honors Diamond status through the end of the next calendar year.
With complimentary access into Delta Sky Club®, you can relax before your Delta flight or between connections. You'll also receive four Delta Sky Club One-Time Guest Passes each year.
Enter Delta Sky Club® at no cost and bring up to two guests or immediate family at a rate of $50 per person per visit. Effective 2/1/25, Reserve Card Members will receive 15 Visits per year to the Delta Sky Club; to earn an unlimited number of Visits each year starting on 2/1/25, the total eligible purchases on the Card must equal $75,000 or more between 1/1/24 and 12/31/24, and each calendar year thereafter.
Up to $600 of cell phone protection against damage or theft. Subject to a $25 deductible.
With Cell Phone Protection, you can be reimbursed for your repair or replacement costs following damage or theft for a maximum of $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period, when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim.
You can be reimbursed for your costs to repair or replace your damaged or Stolen cell phone for a maximum of $800 per claim with a limit of 2 approved claims per 12-month period when your cell phone line is listed on a wireless bill and the prior month's wireless bill was paid by an Eligible Card Account. A $50 deductible will apply to each approved claim.
Get up to $1,000 per claim in cell phone protection against covered theft or damage for you and your employees listed on your monthly cell phone bill when you pay it with your Chase Ink Business Premier credit card. Maximum of 3 claims in a 12 month period with a $100 deductible per claim.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 3 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
Reimburses you for essential purchases like toiletries and clothing for baggage delays over 6 hours by passenger carrier up to $100 a day for 5 days.
The primary Cardmember of the United Club℠ Card is invited to enroll in Avis President's Club® and enjoy complimentary two-car class upgrades, guaranteed car availability, expedited rental service and more. To enroll, please visit
Covers theft, damage, valid loss-of-use charges imposed and substantiated by the rental company, administrative fees and reasonable and customary towing charges to the nearest qualified repair facility.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is provided for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most rental cars in the U.S. and abroad.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is provided for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad. In the U.S., coverage is secondary to your personal insurance.
Decline the rental company's collision insurance and charge the entire rental cost to your card. Coverage is primary when renting for business purposes and provides reimbursement up to the actual cash value of the vehicle for theft and collision damage for most cars in the U.S. and abroad.
We help safeguard your credit card purchases using sophisticated fraud monitoring. We monitor for fraud 24/7 and can text, email or call you if there are unusual purchases on your credit card.
Find tickets to top sports and entertainment events, book travel, make dinner reservations and more with your complimentary 24/7 Visa Signature Concierge.
On your next Delta flight, enjoy 20% savings in the form of a statement credit on select in-flight purchases when you use your Card.
Receive a 20% savings in the form of a statement credit after you use your Card on eligible Delta in'flight purchases of food, beverages, and audio headsets.
"Understanding Credit Card Application Rules To Protect Your Credit Score"
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Credit card applications are a form that you fill out when you apply for a new card. Applying without knowing your chances can affect your credit score due to credit inquiries. Most issuers have specific rules for approvals; failing to meet these could result in automatic decline.
Before applying for credit cards, refer back to these rules to avoid wasting a credit inquiry.
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