American Express Rewards
Rewards Cards
Rewards cards come in the form of credit and charge cards and offer consumers extra value for their purchases.
Rewards include cash rebates, merchandise, airline tickets, hotel stays, and gasoline and gift cards. The way rewards are earned and redeemed varies by product.
- General rewards cards usually earn one or more points for every dollar of purchases. The points may be redeemable for gift cards, electronics, travel, cash and more.
- Cash-back cards allow consumers to earn cash rewards for making purchases. The cash reward, typically a percentage of purchases, may be applied to a balance(if there is one)or to
future purchases with select retailers. Alternatively, the cash reward may be sent to the cardholder in check form.
- Airline mile / frequent-flier cards allow consumers to earn frequency program points for dollars charged. Points can be redeemed for rewards such as airline tickets and airline upgrades, hotel rooms and car rentals.
- Hotel or travel cards allow consumers to earn points toward free nights and/or room upgrades at a particular hotel chain, and sometimes toward airline tickets and rental cars, too.
- Retail or category rewards cards earn points for products or services bought from a specific retailer, such as a department store, gas station, home improvement store or bookstore, or a category of retail spending such as gasoline or grocery. Some retail rewards cards also offer discounts and invitations to special events.
Refer to your cardholder’s agreements for information on rewards programs for the credit cards you carry.
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