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. $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.
2. Discover® More® 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: *0% APR on Purchases for 6 months and 0% APR on Balance Transfers for 12 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 rotating 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. 5% fee for balance transfers, one of the highest fees for a balance transfer. 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 very good credit who want a travel reward card with a low interest rate. Earn 1 mile per $1 spent on regular purchases.* Earn double miles on up to $3,000 in travel and restaurant purchases. Redeem miles for reduced or free airfare most major U.S. airlines (no blackout dates). Cardholders earn 1,000 bonus miles in every month that they make a purchase during the first year of membership (up to 12,000 miles). Earn up to 60,000 miles per year. Redeem 30,000 miles for round-trip coach ticket. You can also redeem miles for cash, travel and merchandise or gift cards . 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.
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. Spend up to $1,500 on general purchases and receive a .25% rebate; spend between $1,500 and $3,000 and receive a .5% rebate; spend 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.
