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Issued by Bank of America Categories: Reward - Hotel
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The Choice Privileges® Visa® Card, issued by FIA Card Services, N.A., is designed for those with very good credit who plan to take advantage of the reward program that is offered. The reward program is by far the most attractive benefit of the card and is ideal for those who frequently stay at any of the Choice Privileges hotel locations. Cardholders earn two points for each dollar spent on general purchases and 15 points for each dollar spent at Choice Privileges locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, including Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality®, Sleep Inn®, Clarion®, and MainStay Suites®. New applicants also receive 8,000 Points if purchases totaling $150 are made within 75 days of the account opening. 8,000 points is equivalent to a Choice Privileges reward night in the U.S. at over 1,000 Choice Privileges locations. There is no yearly limit on the number of points that can be earned; however, any points earned in a calendar year will expire on December 31st of the second calendar year following the year during which the points were earned. Earned points can be redeemed for free hotel stays, gift certificates to retailers and restaurants, and airline miles with many major airline partners. In addition, there is a unique donation option that allows cardholders to redeem their points toward donations to the Armed Forces Relief Fund and UNICEF. The card offers a low introductory rate that can be applied toward purchases, balance transfers, and cash advance checks for the first six billing cycles with no annual fee. Although the interest rate for purchases and balance transfers is considered reasonable for a reward credit card, it is not ideal for those who plan to carry a balance after the introductory rate expires. In addition to the reward program, this card offers common platinum benefits including online banking services, various travel and emergency assistance services, and purchase protection services. Therefore, those who frequently stay at any of the Choice Privileges hotels (to earn additional points) and plan to pay in full each month (to avoid finance charges) will find the Choice Privileges® Visa® Card to be very beneficial.
Most Attractive Feature(s): No annual fee; no yearly limit on points earned; low introductory rate; bonus two free nights.
Least Attractive Feature(s): Points expire on December 31st of the second calendar year following the year during which the points were earned.
Additional Perks
See website for card benefits.
Rates & Fees
- Introductory Rate: 1.9% APR for 6 Billing Cycles
- Introductory Rate Details: The introductory rate applies to the first six billing cycles. The introductory rate also applies to cash advance checks.
- Grace Period: 20 Days (Min.)
- Applied Towards: Purchases, Balance Transfers
- APR (Purchases) %: APR Varies*
- APR (Cash Advances) %: APR Varies*
- Finance Configuration: Average Daily Balance (including new purchases)
- Annual Fee: $0
- Additional Cardholders: $0
- Application Fee:
- Minimum Credit Limit: $500
- Maximum Credit Limit: n/a
- Late Payment Fee: $15 on balances up to $100; $29 on balances over $100 up to $250; $39 on balances over $250
- Over-The-Limit Fee: $15 on balances up to $500; $29 on balances over $500 up to $1,000; $39 on balances over $1,000
- Cash Advance Fee: 3%, $10 minimum; 4%, $10 minimum, $90 maximum for cash advance checks
- Balance Transfer Fee: None
- Important Notations: See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.
* See the online credit card applications for details about Terms and Conditions of offer.
Note: The credit card information is believed to be accurate during the update. However, all information posted may have changed since the update. We strongly suggest that you carefully read the Terms and Conditions Statement that accompanies the credit card application. When you click on the " Apply " button you can review the credit card Terms and Conditions on the credit card issuer's web site.
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- No Annual Fee for the First Year - $125 Thereafter
- Earn 10,000 Membership Rewards® Bonus Points After Your First Purchase with the Card - Redeemable for a $100 Gift Card
- No Pre-Set Spending Limit
- The Membership Rewards Program® - Earn 1 Membership Rewards® Point for Virtually Every Dollar You Spend. You can Redeem Points for Your Choice of Truly Exceptional Travel, Shopping, and Entertainment Rewards
- Gold Card Events - Exclusive Access to Tickets for Select Concerts, Shows, Major Sporting Events, and More in Cities Nationwide
- Global Assist® Plus Hotline and Many More Benefits Included
- Express Approval. Get a Decision in Less than 60 Seconds
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- No Annual Fee for the First Year - $95 Thereafter
- Earn 5,000 Membership Rewards® Bonus Points After Your First Purchase With the Card -- Redeemable for a $50 Gift Card
- The Membership Rewards® Program also Lets You Transfer Points to 11 Frequent Flyer Programs: 1 Point = 1 Frequent Flyer Mile or Frequent Guest Credit for Most Programs
- Purchase Protection Plan Protects Eligible Purchases Made with the Card Against Accidental Damage and Theft for up to 90 Days from the Date of Purchase
- Many Other Travel and Shopping Benefits
- No Pre-Set Spending Limit
- Express Approval. Get a Decision in Less than 60 Seconds
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