We’re here to help you find the right credit card
Dismantling the barriers in the credit cards industry to help you get—and use—the best card for you is in our DNA. Since 2001, our parent company Bankrate has been a trusted financial resource for everything from mortgages to savings accounts. As a focused branch of the site, we came onto the scene in 2010 as the experts in all things credit cards, giving you in-depth analysis, helpful education, and personalized recommendations for confident card decisions.
Our mission
Having the right credit card can unlock financial freedom, but the process to find one can be confusing and discouraging, especially for those who don’t have credit or prior knowledge about the industry. We help to break down those barriers and show that there’s a card for everyone, then help you find the right one for you.
Our editorial process
Credit cards can help you save money, build credit, finance a large purchase or plan a dream vacation. But with so many options on the market – from premium travel cards loaded with perks to cash back cards that reward your everyday spending – it can be difficult to choose which one is right for you.
Our mission is simple – to give you the best information you need to make the right choices for your finances.
We help you understand your finances
Credit cards are our passion, but we do much more than pontificate about plastic. We also aim to provide you with the most thoroughly researched educational articles that can help you understand all aspects of your finances, including:
- Credit card account management
- Credit scores and credit reports
- How to earn and redeem your credit card rewards
- Getting out of debt
- Laws that define and protect your rights as a consumer
- Protecting yourself from fraud and identity theft
- Building business credit
- Technology trends that affect how you shop and pay
We speak to experts
How do we find the best information? The creditcardeing.com editorial team regularly interviews personal finance and credit card experts who impart their wisdom to us so we can pass it on to you. These individuals run the gamut from executives at major banks and industry analysts to respected bloggers who are gurus when it comes to family finance or redeeming rewards.
We also retain a cadre of contributing writers – including seasoned personal finance journalists and noted subject matter experts – who tackle topics they’ve studied for years and, in some cases, decades.
Each and every article we publish on CreditCards.com undergoes a rigorous fact-checking process so you can be sure the information you’re reading is accurate and trustworthy.
Trustworthy information leads to empowerment
We cut through the jargon to bring credit card reviews and analysis to our customers that are comprehensive and easy to understand. We believe these reviews and exclusive product offers are essential to giving you the level of choice needed to find the right credit card.
The right tools can get you anywhere
We strive to empower you by providing a wide selection of tools and resources to help customers make the best decision for their financial needs. We’re here to help you narrow down your credit card search so that you can apply for your next card with confidence.