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What is a Credit Card Cash Advance? The Basics, Drawbacks, and Alternatives

By: Choncé Maddox, 9/4/2024

You know that moment when you face an emergency expense like a car repair and the mechanic only takes cash? I’ve been there, and I know firsthand that those situations can spring up. Suddenly you have to come up with some money – fast. That’s when the idea of taking out a credit card cash advance might sound like a good idea. A credit card cash advance allows you to access cash directly from your credit card using a portion of your credit limit. These advances are... read more »

9 Best Cash Card Reviews (2024)

By: Eric Bank, 10/22/2024

In these cash card reviews, we examine several categories of cash back credit cards. Whether you have a good, fair, or poor credit score, we can recommend several cards that may be perfect for your needs. We also cover cards for students and businesses. If you are a fan of cash back rewards, read on to discover the cream of the crop. Good Credit | Fair Credit | Bad Credit | Students | Business Cash Card Reviews For Good Credit (670+ FICO Score) Scores above 670 are considered... read more »

Best Cash Advance Credit Cards of 2025

By: Eric Bank, 4/7/2025

It’s comforting to have one or more of the best cash advance credit cards in your wallet when you need some money right away. A cash advance is an immediate loan charged against your credit card, which you can receive without any intervening approvals or paperwork. Cash advances aren’t cheap, but at least they are convenient. Navigate This Article: Best Overall Major Issuer Cards Cash Alternatives ... read more »

SOCASH: A Debit Card Alternative that Works with Payment Processors and Merchants to Provide Easy Access to Cash

By: Adam West, 12/14/2020

As many consumers gravitate to cards and contactless payment systems, cash remains king in many markets around the world. One problem for cash users is that they have to withdraw money at a bank branch or ATM. In several Asia-Pacific markets, consumers can use SOCASH to withdraw funds at merchant locations rather than ATMs. The service offers the convenience of a debit card with the benefits of cash. The businesses that partner with SOCASH also earn money instead of... read more »

Leftover Currency Delivers Fast Cash, Economic Stimulus, and Charitable Giving

By: Eric Bank, 10/19/2020

Leftover Currency is a currency exchange service with two offices in London. Since 2012, it has converted banknotes and coins into other currencies in over 25,000 transactions. The company also accepts old notes and coins that are no longer exchangeable and auctions them for numismatic value. It processes charitable contributions and adds 5% to each one. Leftover Currency is the highest-rated currency exchange in the U.K. It can be deeply satisfying to turn a hobby into... read more »

13 Highest Cash Back Credit Cards (April 2025)

By: Adam West, 3/26/2025

Credit cards with purchase rewards are a great way to get a little something back for the things you already buy. And of all the different reward card types, cash back cards offer the easiest way to use your rewards. To take full advantage, you need to know where to find the highest cash back credit cards, and which one belongs in your wallet. Whether you use a card for business expenses, dining, entertaining, or just everyday purchases, choosing the right cash back card is essential.... read more »

3 Steps: Get Cash Back On a Credit Card? (March 2025)

By: Adam West, 3/5/2025

Cash back is one of the most popular forms of credit card rewards on the market today. In fact, 4 in 10 Americans surveyed said cash back is their favorite credit card feature, according to a poll from Bankrate. So, yes -- you can get cash back on a credit card -- and, if you play your cards right, you can get a decent sum of money back. Below are three steps to help you earn this highly sought-after reward and start saving money on all your purchases. If you don’t already have... read more »

2 Methods: How to Get Cash from a Credit Card (2023)

By: Ashley Fricker, 11/24/2023

If you're looking for information on how to get cash from a credit card, you've come to the right place. There are a couple of different ways this can be done and we'll cover both in the article below. In a world where you can use a credit card to pay everyone, from your favorite babysitter to the artist on the street, it's a rare event when you need to fork over actual cash for something. Rare, but not unheard of — like when you need $50 cash to keep your mis-parked car from being... read more »

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