Friday, December 26, 2008

The Supremacy of the Platinum Credit Cards

By Gray Rollins

Platinum credit cards offer more benefits and purchasing power than the Gold or Standard credit cards. The status associated with Platinum credit cards is one of the reasons people prefer this card. In today's society where image is so important, possessing a platinum credit card says you are a successful person. This card is for those with a high income and excellent credit rating.

The American Express Platinum card, a highly prized card, is the most preferred card by cardholders because of its benefits such as the highest credit limit of up to $100,000, VIP treatment given to cardholders, worldwide access and acceptance, travel services, financial services, account online access, and many more as you keep using the card for the longer period of time. Another benefit of the use of American Express Platinum card is the reward points of 1.5 per purchase made.

MasterCard offers a platinum credit card. This card is accepted almost every where in the U.S. and abroad. The percentage rate, which is very reasonable, will stay at a reasonable amount as long as the payments are made on time.

Those professionals who are earning higher income and are qualified to avail MasterCard Platinum but the interest rate for this kind of credit cards usually increases, especially when the payment made is only for the minimum outstanding balance for the period. To avoid 35% rate increase on interests, pay the balance due for the month on or before the due date.

The Discover More Platinum credit card is a card with high spending limits and no annual fee. The introductory period offers a low APR and as long as you maintain your good credit, the APR does not increase a lot. The rebates you can earn on practically anything you purchase are enhanced with bonuses at certain places you use your card. With online account access, this is a card that can be quite worthwhile if you maintain your credit rating.

Platinum card suits people with high income and financial capacity. Individuals who are qualified to avail credit cards would prefer the Platinum credit cards rather than the silver or gold credit cards. This is because Platinum credit cards can provide many services such as concierge services, travel services, and other important and essential VIP services as demanded by the professional cardholders.

Platinum credit cards are available for businesses. They have several options that are standard with the card so you can save money when shopping for your business as well. The membership rewards are similar to the regular credit card for personal use. There are companies that are affiliated with the credit card company so you can save from 3 to 25% on purchases you make with these companies. Some of the platinum credit cards for business offer a 0% APR for the first year and there are some with no annual fee.

Platinum shopping card is also a form of credit card. Unlike the regular credit card which can be used for dining, travel, or other services, platinum shopping card is only intended for purchases of merchandise or just for shopping purposes. The credit transactions are still reported to the credit bureau for the credit score, so be sure to make prompt payments and take care of your credit history. - 16759

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