| Also known as AMEX, American Express is | | | | You can get AMEX credit cards with rewards, |
| easily one of the most recognized names in | | | | although you'll need to be careful where you |
| the world of credit cards. Even though many | | | | look and what you select. Normally, with |
| people have Visa or MasterCard credit cards, | | | | Visa and MasterCard, you will have to look at |
| they are still interested in AMEX. With | | | | hundreds of banks before you can find the |
| Visa, MasterCard, and AMEX being the most | | | | best choice. With AMEX, you can look at |
| popular and preferred types of credit cards, | | | | their website and find out what they offer |
| they are all great although there are also | | | | and what type of APR you will have to pay. |
| differences between them as well. | | | | Most of the time, you can find a credit card |
| | | | with low interest and a great spending limit |
| Both Visa and MasterCard are methods of | | | | - providing you have good credit. |
| payment. Both will allow different | | | | |
| businesses to accept credit card payments | | | | AMEX also has several advantages that it |
| using their systems. Neither of the two | | | | offers customers in North America and Europe. |
| issue credit cards on their own behalf, | | | | The credit card is accepted widely in both |
| instead they rely on banks throughout the | | | | areas, offering you credit cards with great |
| world to issue the credit cards for them, | | | | features and very attractive looks. AMEX |
| provide the credit, and then charge the | | | | offers you great rates, good rewards, and |
| interest. Your credit card bill goes to the | | | | excellent customer service as well. |
| bank, as Visa or MasterCard doesnt see any of | | | | |
| it. | | | | American Express also offers you Blue, which |
| | | | is a newly introduced credit card that offers |
| AMEX on the other hand, is very different. | | | | you increased security, no annual fee, and 0% |
| American Express has their own payment | | | | APR for the first year or so. Depending on |
| system, and they also issue their credit | | | | your credit, you may be able to get an |
| cards directly to consumers. Unlike Visa and | | | | extended period with no interest. After that |
| MasterCard, AMEX runs the entire show. | | | | time has expired, you pay low fees, which |
| Therefore, when a credit card says American | | | | makes it a great credit card for anyone |
| Express on it, you instantly know who has | | | | looking for a deal. Blue is the newest card |
| issued the card, what payment system it has, | | | | from AMEX, and will rapidly become one of the |
| and everything else you would need to know. | | | | best - due to it's amazing features. |
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| Even though MasterCard and Visa are used more | | | | In the world of credit cards, American |
| throughout the world, American Express is | | | | Express is one of the best. They offer you a |
| always expanding their networks. Visa and | | | | variety of different credit cards, designed |
| MasterCard are used in over twenty five | | | | to meet just about everyone needs. You find |
| million locations over the world, including | | | | them online or through a local provider, |
| third world countries, which makes them | | | | although online is the preferred way to go. |
| global credit card payments. AMEX on the | | | | Simply fill out your application, and if you |
| other hand, doesnt quite reach this degree. | | | | have good credit, you will be approved. |
| It is a great credit card, although it isnt | | | | Before you know it, you will have a credit |
| used around the world in areas where the | | | | card from AMEX - and be ready to experience |
| other 2 dominant credit cards are. | | | | life in the fast lane. |
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