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| Free 2-day shipping with ShopRunner |
American Express and World Mastercard cardholders receive a free membership to ShopRunner, which provides free 2-day shipping from over 100 of the largest online retailers. Since you probably already have, or will be getting, at least one of these cards for other reasons, you don’t need to go out of your way to get a card with this benefit. You just need to remember to turn it on and take advantage of it. ShopRunner website. |
| Special Offers |
Several types of credit cards provide an ever-changing set of discounts to their cardholders. The most famous of these programs is "Amex Offers", which is available on every American Express credit card. For example, you might get $25 back on a $150 purchase or earn an extra Membership Rewards point for all your purchases with a specific merchant. To take advantage of Amex Offers, you need to sign into your account on the American Express website, browse through the set of offers, and “activate” them for your card. Once activated, the offer will be automatic applied, if you use your card at the corresponding merchant. Bank of America and other credit card companies operate similar programs. Earn Extra Rewards by Enrolling in Credit Card Shopping Programs. |
| Protections for things you buy |
Many credit cards offer protections for the things you buy, which can include extending the warranty coverage and covering repairs or replacements for products you’ve recently bought. A few cards will even refund the difference if the product you bought drops in price, and/or refund you for a purchase when a merchant won't allow a return. Automatic Protection for the Things You Buy with Your Credit Card. |
| Free credit scores |
While it used to cost a bunch of money to get your credit score, most banks now provide free credit scores to their cardholders. Monitor Your Credit Score to Make Sure Everything is On Track. |
| Free museum admission |
If you have a Bank of America credit card, you get free access to more than 150 of the best museums in the country on the first full weekend of every month. Free entry is only available to cardholders and authorized users. If you have a family, you may still need to pay some money to get everyone in. Bank of America Museums on Us Program. |
| Increased access to economy award space on United Airlines |
The United credit cards give you increased access to United award redemptions. You’ll get guaranteed access to higher-priced standard rewards (which often, but not always, aren’t worth the large number of miles needed), as well as some additional availability of lower-priced saver rewards. |
| American Express Auto Purchasing Program |
Many Amex cards provide access to upfront pricing on car purchases. Auto Purchase Program. |
