Home Improvement Credit Cards
Consumers can lower the costs of home improvements by using these cards for their everyday purchases. Earn extra reward points for home-related expenditures. Our objective opinion is included on each card.
1. TrueEarnings® Card from Costco and American Express
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| Interest Rate*: | 15.24% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% APR for 6 Months |
| Grace Period: | 20 Days |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: n/a
Our Opinion: 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. 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.
2. Discover® More(SM) Card
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| Interest Rate*: | As low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% Intro APR |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: There is a 0% introductory APR on balance transfers for 6 months, and a 0% introductory APR on purchases for up to 6 months. See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: Created for those with very good credit who want a cash reward card. Enroll to earn 5% Cashback Bonus® in categories like travel, gas, restaurants, home, apparel, and movies (categories rotate every 3 months). Those who spend up to $1,500 on general purchases will receive a .25% rebate, between $1,500 and $3,000 will receive a .5% rebate, and over $3,000 will receive a 1% rebate.* Redeem in $50 increments; no limit for amount earned. Double your Cashback Bonus® when you redeem points with partners such as AMC Theaters, Borders Books and Music, Pier 1, Gap and Red Lobster. Benefits include travel accident insurance, auto rental insurance, and various security and fraud protection services. This card will benefit those who pay off their balance each month, spend at least $3,000 a year (to receive the 1% cash rebate) and use their cashback awards at participating retailers (to receive double cash rebates).
3. Miles by Discover® Card
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| Interest Rate*: | as low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 0% Intro APR* |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: *There is a 0% introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 6 months. See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: Created for those with good credit who want a travel reward card with a low interest rate. Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on regular purchases. Redeem miles for reduced or free airfare most major U.S. airlines (no blackout dates). Receive 12,000 bonus miles. Double Miles on up to $3,000 in restaurant and travel purchases each year. Earn up to 60,000 miles per year; unused miles will expire in 3 years if the account is inactive. 30,000 miles for round-trip coach ticket. You can also redeem miles for cash, merchandise or gift cards such as $100 Home Depot gift card (14,400 miles) or 1 night stay at a Marriott Hotel (14,900 miles). Benefits include travel accident insurance (up to $500,000), and auto rental insurance. This card will benefit those who will spend over $3,000 per year (to get the 1% cash rebate), and will pay in full each month. * 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.
4. Discover® Motiva(SM) Card
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| Interest Rate*: | as low as 11.99% |
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| Intro Rate: | 3.99% Intro APR* |
| Grace Period: | 25 Days (Min.) |
| Credit Limit: | n/a |
| Annual Fee: | None |
Special Offers: There is a 3.99% introductory APR* on purchases for 6 months and a 3.99% introductory APR* on balance transfers for 12 months. See terms and conditions for complete details.
Our Opinion: Created for those with good credit who carry a balance, pay on time, and want to earn cash for their purchases. Extended low rate for balance transfers. Those who spend up to $1,500 on general purchases will receive a .25% rebate, between $1,500 and $3,000 will receive a .5% rebate, and over $3,000 will receive a 1% rebate.* Earn unlimited rebates; rebates do not expire if there is activity within a 36-month period. Cardholders who make 6 on-time payments in a row qualify for a pay-on-time bonus that provides a credit toward the payment of their next month's interest. The bonus is available twice a year when monthly payments are received on time. Benefits include auto rental insurance and up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance. This card will benefit those who will spend over $3,000 a year (to earn the full 1% cash rebate), plan to use the card for balance transfers, and pay on time every month. * 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.
