07.27.07 | Let’s look at some top cards
There are a great deal of choices when it comes to choosing your “weapon of plastic” (a.k.a. credit card). I’ve went over some before but let’s take another look at the list and pick out some more highlights.
American Express SimplyCash Business Card - Even though it says it’s a “business” card, I don’t know if you really must have one to get this card - I know Dell Small Business doesn’t. If they don’t as well, then it’s definitely worth applying for. You get a 5% rebate on gas, office supplies, and wireless services (i.e., cell phone bill) and 1% on everything else. Having the 5% back for gas is great for those who drive a lot. Even better, the rebate is automatically applied to your subsequent bill each month. Some cards (like the AmEx Blue Cash) only provide the credit once a year, so this is a great benefit of the SimplyCash.
Chase Perfectcard Mastercard - Another solid gas rebate card. You get 6% back on your gas purchases for the first 90 days and 3% after that. All other purchases provide a 1% rebate, which is applied to the next month’s bill. If you’re not able to get the AmEx SimplyCash card, then this one should also be at the top of your list.
Also, we’ve created a new section of StudentPlatinum.com to provide our visitors with an easier way to sift through the variety of credit cards we offer.
With this new page, you now have the ability to sort through cards that carry specific features. Only looking for cards with a certain APR? Or only one that supplies airline miles? Now, you can do so!