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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent resource for comparing credit cards in one place. The information is clear, easy to follow, and genuinely useful for making smart financial decisions. The site breaks down benefits and fine... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Using CardRates.com for credit cards information, financial news, as well as a guide is simple and easy. Best deals possible for credit card needs can be discussed with finance experts. Updates also i... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This financial site provides an abundance of information pertaining to credit cards, financial knowledge, and other sources which help every day consumers make wise decisions. Their web site is user f... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found this site to be very informative. There are many competitors all offering credit cards. All with a different interest %. I have always wondered how credit companies make money. Before make a d... See more

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  1. Non-Bank Financial Service
  2. Financial Consultant

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CardRates.com was created with a singular goal: to better educate consumers about the benefits and perils of credit cards. To that end, our finance experts strive to share valuable, well-researched advice, news and reviews with visitors daily. The world of credit cards can be difficult to navigate, with many pitfalls and untrustworthy sources everywhere you turn. We at CardRates.com aim to consistently provide the most trusted information on the web and truly live up to our moniker as "The Ultimate Guide to Credit Cards."


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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

CardRates.com gives insight to the cost of credit.

I personally have lousy credit, and this information has kept me from making the HUGE mistake of opening a "Secured" credit card. The interest rates charged to people of modest means and less, are crazy. Because we have bad credit we are punished.

Consider other options, before taking the plunge into credit card debt.

15 October 2016
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

User friendly!

The first thing that stands out, to me, about any website is the ease of finding specific information that I need. Having a platform that is user-friendly makes life easier for people; who today seem to always be on the go, go, go. When I clicked on the site, the first page is easy on the eyes; colors are neutral and tabs, links, and other tags are not flashy. Lastly, the use of ADs is kept in a medium I wish every website did; Pop-up Ads, are intrusive and extremely annoying. Well done!

15 October 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The "'CliffsNotes' for Grade-A Credit Card Selection"

The more I browsed the features of CardRates.com, the more obvious the potential value of this site, Especially for someone like me, with credit card-phobia when choosing from a seemingly complex evolving variety of brands with multiple type selections cards, as different as the type of individual users that may vary in there interests and usage. It was like having a CliffsNotes tool that categorically breaks down the a wide variety of card types, then simplifying the differing attributes of each, allowing the card-shopper to make a more well-educated selection. In fact, I thought I already had the best card offering available for someone with a credit score above 800. My current card Venture One was rated fairly high 4.8 starts, but I learned I may be eligible for a better card rated 5.0 stars Discover. Very cool! I would have actually rated 4.5, perhaps higher, except for the less appealing cosmetics of the site (boring black, gray, and white).

14 October 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's working for me

So far, your site as allowed me to do everything that I expected for such a short time discovering you. I've helped one of my four kids get the best rate possible by keeping up with the news from and blogs for CardRates.com. Thanks for the help and this chance of winning $250 bucks!

14 October 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CardRates is great!

Using CardRates.com for credit cards information, financial news, as well as a guide is simple and easy. Best deals possible for credit card needs can be discussed with finance experts. Updates also include the latest news, studies, current events. The blogs a must for all of today's technological finance offering industry insiders tips and tricks from inside the credit card industry.

12 October 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Card Rates review

Card Rates review is very easy to use, nothing is confusing. The site is extremely helpful and gets the job done 5 Stars!

11 October 2016
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

very little friction

well i think that very little friction is a good choose as it help the costumer like me be very thank full for the good humanity service you proved me and hopefully very more happy servicemen and women

11 October 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Review

According to my review this site is well designed and easy to use . This site supports well customer service as mentioned. The graphical design of this site is beautiful.

10 October 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing Site

Card Rates is a wonderful site that has very easy access without the chance of getting lost. I recommend this site to anyone

10 October 2016
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helpful info for people struggling with financial decisions

This site is incredibly helpful for people like myself who have financial problems in the past. It showed me that just because I have made some poor decisions in the past there are reputable companies that can help re-establish my credit and help me reach my financial goals. It is a great resource for people who aren't sure how to get their finances back on track and offers good information on where to turn for honest and reliable credit options.

10 October 2016
Unprompted review

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