American Humane Visa Platinum Card

Review: The American Humane Visa card is a unique credit card that, when opened, gives a $25 donation to the American Humane.  In addition, between .45 and .75% of all purchases are donated to help protect children and animals from abuse and neglect. The Select Rewards card gives 1,000 bonus points after the first purchase (approximately a $10...

USBank Children’s Wish Foundation Select Rewards Visa Platinum Card

Review: The Children’s Wish Foundation card is a unique credit card that supports the Children’s Wish Foundation International.  The Children’s Wish Foundation International is a non-profit organization which works towards fulfilling  the wishes of seriously ill children around the world, creating precious smiles and memories...

Mecu Visa Platinum Card Review

Review: The Mesu Visa Platinum card offers travel and emergency assistance, $1 million in accident insurance, no cash advance fees and no annual fees. It carries a low intro rate of 1.99% APR for six months.  Afterwards, it jumps to 9.90%. 1.99% APR on purchases and transfers for the first 6 months, no transfer fee.  There is no annual fee. Our...

IberiaBank Visa Gold Cash Back Rewards Card Review

Review: The Iberia bank visa card offers an attractive 1.99% apr for the first 6 billing cycles, but carries with it a 2% balance transfer fees.  There is no annual fee and the card carries a 1% cash back on purchases along with travel accident coverage. Our Rating: (3.1/5) Balance Transfer (APR): 1.99 BT Offer Length: 6 months BT Fee:...

Iberia Bank Visa Select

Review: The Iberia bank visa card offers one of the best long term rates out there, a 7.5% APR with no balance transfer fees.  There is a $45 annual fee may discourage some from this card. Our Rating: 3.5 stars Balance Transfer (APR): 7.5% BT Offer Length: 12+ months BT Fee: no fee Intro Rate (APR): 7.5% Intro APR Length: 12+ months Annual...

Simmons First Visa Platinum

Review: The Simmons First Visa Platinum card is good if you need a low interest rate, have excellent credit, and plan on transferring many balances over the course of more than a year.  The low interest rate may be an attractive alternative to those with other high interest loans as it costs nothing to transfer the balance to this card. Our...

Simmons First Platinum Visa Rewards

Review: The Simmons First Platinum Visa targets a very specific group: those with excellent credit and a desire for a low interest rate.  Its best feature is no-fee balance transfers.  That said, due to high credit score requirements, unless the fairly average travel rewards program woos you, this card is only may not be for you. Our Rating:...

Citi MTVu Platinum Select Visa for Students

Review: The Citi mtvU has long been considered one of the best credit cards for students.  While creating this review we were unable to determine if the mtvU card still provides a 0% rate on balance transfers as they have traditionally done.  We were unable to find a reference to the interest rate on balance transfers in the cards terms and...

Chase Freedom

Review: The Chase Freedom card looks good, but carries a harsh 5% fee on every balance transfer.  The 12 month length for 0% on BTs makes this a bit easier to stomach, but the 6 month limit on 0% purchases keeps us from giving this card a stronger rating. Balance Transfer (APR): 0% BT Offer Length: 12 months BT Fee: 5%, $10 minimum, no...

Chase Slate Card

Review: The Chase Slate card is one of the newer credit cards out there, and a difficult one to identify as a Visa.  The card focuses on giving its holders access to Blueprint and other tools to help track spending.  Combined with a 0% rate for 12 months on both balance transfers and purchases, this card certainly fills a niche.  Sadly,...