Cash Back Credit Cards - Something for You?
Ever heard about cash back credit cards? Getting a credit card
that offers cash back always sounds like a good idea. What could
be better than getting cash back on all the purchases that you
make with your credit card? It sounds too good to be true,
doesn't it? Well, there are credit card companies that issue
cards that give you free cash, but it is usually only around 1%
cash back. However, free money is free money, right? Well,
sometimes.
If you are among people that like to buy a lot of things in one
month, this kind of credit card probably sounds great to you.
However, you need to keep in mind that they are not going to
give you cash back on every purchase that you make. Even if they
claim to give you cash back on every purchase, they will only
give you up to a certain amount per transaction. The company
also has a strict limit on the amount that they will give back
to their customers. If you read the little, bitty print on the
form that you signed, you will see a paragraph with their limits
in the terms and agreements. This is another way to try to draw
in new customers for these companies. It is a good credit card
to have and sounds great in theory, but they will have to check
your credit rating before they will give you their card.
You should research different companies to see what they are
offering. You may be surprised to find a cash back credit card
that offers you just what you need and want with a high cash
back percentage, few limits on the amount they will give you
back, and instant cash deposits when you make each purchase with
their card. Although these credit cards seem like a great thing
to have, some companies will need your credit rating to be great
too. However, there are credit card companies that offer these
cards to people with a low credit rating to help them rebuild
their credit. Research all of your options.
What should your decision be? If you have a good credit rating,
then this card is a great option for you. I recommend that you
research different card companies - there are cards out there
that offer you up to 3% cash back and impose very few limits.
If, however, you have a bad credit rating, you may want to find
a credit card that will help you rebuild your credit.