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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.

Credit Card Companies Face a New Challenger in Fanatics

Credit Card Companies Face a New Challenger in Fanatics

Sports merchandise company Fanatics is planning to diversify its offerings later this year with... Read More »

Andrew Allen • 1/21/2026

JPMorgan Q4 Profits Dip on $2.2B Apple Card Charge

JPMorgan Q4 Profits Dip on $2.2B Apple Card Charge

Fourth-quarter profits for JPMorgan Chase fell, missing estimates made by analysts. The dip is... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony • 1/15/2026

Fed Data: Consumers Pull Back on Credit Card Use

Fed Data: Consumers Pull Back on Credit Card Use

Outstanding consumer credit edged up only slightly in November as Americans — worried about... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony • 1/14/2026

Trump Reignites the Battle Over Credit Card Swipe Fees

Trump Reignites the Battle Over Credit Card Swipe Fees

President Donald Trump followed up his call late last week to cap interest rates on credit... Read More »

Andrew Allen • 1/13/2026

Opinion: Card Discipline Holds Up as Auto Loans Crack

Opinion: Card Discipline Holds Up as Auto Loans Crack

Some of the better news to come out of 2025 was the decline in credit card delinquencies, which... Read More »

Erica Sandberg • 1/13/2026

CFPB Data Shows Credit Card Spending Hit $3.6T in 2024

CFPB Data Shows Credit Card Spending Hit $3.6T in 2024

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released an in-depth review on the consumer credit... Read More »

Lucy Lazarony • 1/9/2026