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General Credit Cards

Explore general credit card information, comparisons, card details, choosing tips, pros and cons, basics, and customer service insights for smart financial decisions.

Explore the world of general credit cards with our comprehensive resources. Whether you’re comparing options, seeking specific card details, or navigating customer service, you’ll find valuable insights here. Discover tips for choosing the right card, understand the pros and cons, and learn how to effectively communicate with issuers. Dive into articles, FAQs, and research to make informed credit card decisions that suit your financial needs.

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Studies

Explore research on general credit cards to make informed choices. These studies cover debt, credit scores, and more, offering insights into selecting the right card, understanding pros and cons, and navigating customer service effectively.

20 Must-Know Credit Card Minimum Payment Statistics

By: Zina Kumok • 9/16/2026

When you have a credit card bill, you often see several figures, including the statement balance, the minimum payment, and the current APR. Those are all... Read More »

Nearly 60% of Gen Z Wants Credit Card Companies to Go Green

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/30/2025

Younger Americans are sending credit card companies a message: Go green, or get left behind. A new CardRates.com survey reveals that nearly 6 in 10 Gen Z... Read More »

Twice as Many Consumers Support the Capital One–Discover Merger Than Oppose It

By: Lynn Cadet • 6/10/2025

Capital One finalized its long-awaited $35.3 billion acquisition of Discover on May 18, 2025, and now controls the largest share of the credit card issuing... Read More »

Study: 2 in 3 Millennials Hate Credit Cards

By: Alexandra Leslie • 11/26/2014

Credit cards may be one of the best ways to build credit, but a new survey commissioned by Bankrate found the majority of one generation wants nothing to... Read More »

Industry News

Stay informed on the latest industry news about general credit cards, from regulatory updates and market trends to company announcements. Understanding these developments is crucial for grasping the broader financial landscape and strategic shifts.

Citi Is Closing All Sunoco Credit Cards on Oct. 31

Citi Is Closing All Sunoco Credit Cards on Oct. 31

Time is running out for holders of two Citi-issued Sunoco credit cards. The Sunoco credit card... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony • 9/3/2026

Most NFL Team Credit Cards Move From Visa to Amex

Most NFL Team Credit Cards Move From Visa to Amex

The NFL Extra Points Visa card is headed to the sidelines. Comenity Capital Bank will remain... Read More »

Andrew Allen • 8/27/2026

Upgrade’s New OneCard Gives Consumers Four Ways to Pay

Upgrade’s New OneCard Gives Consumers Four Ways to Pay

One credit card bill could soon give cardholders four very different ways to pay. Upgrade’s... Read More »

Andrew Allen • 8/25/2026

NASCAR’s New Card Offers Cash Back and Fan Perks

NASCAR’s New Card Offers Cash Back and Fan Perks

NASCAR fans will soon have a new way to earn cash back on select purchases while gaining early... Read More »

Andrew Allen • 8/18/2026

Amex Tops Card Satisfaction as Financial Stress Deepens

Amex Tops Card Satisfaction as Financial Stress Deepens

More Americans are struggling financially, but that hasn’t knocked American Express from the... Read More »

Andrew Allen • 8/14/2026

Bilt Error Hits 1,800+ Clients as Some Credit Scores Plunge

Bilt Error Hits 1,800+ Clients as Some Credit Scores Plunge

Roughly 1,850 Bilt cardholders saw their credit scores drop by 50 or more points following an... Read More »

Andrew Allen • 8/7/2026