Who provides credit cards?

Andorlings

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Credit cards are typically issued by financial institutions such as banks, credit unions, and specialty finance companies. Some of the largest credit card issuers include:

BANKS: Banks are one of the largest issuers of credit cards. They offer a wide range of credit cards with different rewards, benefits, and fees to meet different customer needs and preferences. Many banks also offer additional services, such as online and mobile banking, to help customers manage their credit card accounts.

CREDIT UNIONS: Credit unions are non-profit financial institutions that are owned by their members. They often offer credit cards with lower fees and better interest rates compared to traditional banks. They also have a strong focus on customer service and may offer personalized advice and support to their members.

SPECIALTY FINANCE COMPANIES: These companies specialize in offering credit cards, often with the goal of serving customers with less-than-perfect credit. They may offer credit cards with lower credit limits and higher fees, but they can also help customers build or rebuild their credit.

DEPARTMENT STORES: Many department stores offer their own branded credit cards, which can be used only at their stores and affiliated partners. These cards often offer rewards and discounts for shopping at the store, and may also come with other benefits such as extended returns and special financing offers.

AIRLINES: Airlines also offer their own branded credit cards, which can be used to earn rewards and benefits related to travel, such as miles, points, or discounts on flights and other travel-related expenses. Some airlines also offer premium credit cards with even more benefits, such as access to airport lounges and priority boarding.

It's important to choose a credit card issuer and card that best fits your needs and financial situation. Before applying for a credit card, it's important to compare the terms, fees, rewards, and benefits offered by different issuers and cards, and to carefully review the fine print to understand the responsibilities and costs associated with them.
 

Shortie

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I myself would only trust a credit card myself from a bank that I either use or know and trust. I am not someone who tends to like using credit cards though as I feel I would go overboard with them and then land myself in a mess with having to pay it all back after spending it so I just stick with my debit cards at the moment so I know I can only spend what I have access to.

I know the bank I am with at the moment offers credit cards and they have offered me one a few times. PayPal has also offered me one but I refused to apply for one.
 

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