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TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express

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Most Attractive: Cash back rebate program; no annual fee.

Least Attractive: Available to Costco members only.

Specifics

  • Introductory Rate: 0% on Purchases for 6 months
  • Applied Towards: Purchases
  • APR (Purchases)**: 15.24% The APR for purchases is based on the Prime Rate.
  • APR (Cash Advances): n/a There is a minimum APR on cash advances. The APR for cash advances is based on the Prime Rate.
  • Finance Configuration: Average Daily Balance (including new purchases)
  • Annual Fee: None
  • Additional Cardholders: $0
  • Grace Period: 20 Days
  • Minimum Credit Limit: n/a
  • Maximum Credit Limit: n/a
  • Late Payment Fee: n/a
  • Over-The-Limit Fee: $29
  • Cash Advance Fee: n/a
  • Balance Transfer Fee: n/a

Reward Program Details

  • Points per Dollar: n/app
  • Additional Points: n/app
  • Point Details: n/app
  • Expiration: None (Account inactivity for more than 36 months could result in the forfeiture of some or all of the Cashback Bonus.)
  • Yearly Limit: None

Review

Created for Costco members who have average credit and will take advantage of the cash back reward program. Cash rebate varies by where you make the purchase: 1% is earned on general purchases, 2% is earned for travel-related purchases. 3% is earned for restaurant purchases. 3% is earned for gasoline purchases up to $3,000, 1% thereafter. Earn unlimited rebates. $25 statement credit with first purchase. Benefits include purchase protection, travel accident insurance, and auto rental insurance. This card has an above average interest rate for purchases and balance transfers. No annual fee with a paid Costco membership. This card will benefit those who plan to spend at least $5,000 a year on the card and plan to pay in full each month. Last Modified Date: 6/28/2010 12:00:00 AM

Additional Perks

Card can be used as a Costco membership card.
Various travel and emergency assistance services.
Auto rental insurance.
Various Internet account related services.
No liability for unauthorized Internet transactions.
Access to various discounts at participating retailers and merchants.
Extended warranty for purchases.
Purchase protection.
Emergency card replacement.
Up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance.
See website for additional benefits.
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Important Notations

To apply for the card, the applicant must have a valid Costco membership. This card is not available to Puerto Rico residents. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.

**See the online application for details about terms and conditions for these offers. Every reasonable effort has been made to maintain accurate information. However all credit card information is presented without warranty. After you click on the offer you desire you will be directed to the credit card issuer's web site where you can review the terms and conditions for your selected offer.

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