WalletHub - Personal finance https://wallethub.com/edu Personal finance Sun, 03 May 2026 14:22:25 +0000 en-US Best Credit Cards For Shopping https://wallethub.com/best-credit-cards-for-shopping Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:34:57 +0000 https://wallethub.com/best-credit-cards-for-shopping The best credit cards for shopping offer initial bonuses worth $200+, savings of up to 5% on every purchase made at your favorite stores, 0% introductory interest rates, or sometimes a combination of low rates and great rewards. Many also provide price matching, extended warranties, and insurance for damaged or stolen items. Although the very best credit cards for shopping require good or excellent credit for approval, WalletHub’s selections include offers for people of all credit levels. If you don’t know what creditworthiness category you belong to, you can check your latest credit score for free on WalletHub.

Below, you can learn more about [YYYY]’s best shopping credit cards. You can also check out our 7 Tips for Smart Shopping for more ideas on how to save

]]> Most Popular Credit Cards https://wallethub.com/most-popular-credit-cards Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:34:57 +0000 https://wallethub.com/most-popular-credit-cards The most popular credit cards are the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card and Indigo® Mastercard® for Less than Perfect Credit. Out of 1,500+ offers, more people search for those popular credit cards online than any other general-purpose credit cards. Credit cards affiliated with major retailers such as Best Buy, Apple and Amazon also tend to be among the most popular credit cards because the brands themselves already have a loyal following.  

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Like coolness, popularity can be pretty subjective. "But And this led us to the most liked offers out there.

There are other ways of looking at this topic, too. The most popular credit card company is Chase, with 149.3 million cards in circulation. And Visa is the most popular credit card network, with 353 million cards in circulation (vs. Mastercard’s 319 million).

Just remember that the prom queen doesn’t usually end up being elected president. In other words, popularity isn’t always substantial, and the most popular credit cards aren’t always the best credit cards. With that being said, you can learn more about the most popular cards in the most popular categories below.

]]> Best Metal Credit Cards https://wallethub.com/best-metal-credit-cards Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:48:19 +0000 https://wallethub.com/best-metal-credit-cards Metal credit cards are seen as a status symbol by many people because credit cards made of metal usually require good or excellent credit for approval and are geared to high-spending frequent travelers. Despite this exclusivity, metal credit cards are available from several major credit card companies.

"At So WalletHub’s editors gave those factors the most emphasis in selecting the top metal credit cards for you to consider.

]]> Best Back-to-School Credit Cards for Parents https://wallethub.com/back-to-school-credit-cards Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:34:57 +0000 https://wallethub.com/back-to-school-credit-cards Back-to-school season is expensive. In fact, the average household is expected to spend $890 on school supplies this year, according to the National Retail Federation. But there are plenty of ways to save, especially if you start early and use the right credit card. WalletHub compared more than 1,500 credit card offers to identify the best options for back-to-school shoppers.  

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Getting a head start on back-to-school shopping allows you to take full advantage of your state’s sales tax holiday. By shopping during this period, in which state sales taxes do not apply, you can save up to 7% in popular back-to-school categories.

Paying with the right credit card could save you hundreds of dollars on top of that. It might even cancel out your full back-to-school bill. From initial bonuses worth $250+ to 2% cash back on all purchases, there are plenty of great credit card deals available to parents this back-to-school season.

]]> Best Prepaid Debit Cards https://wallethub.com/best-prepaid-cards Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:08:54 +0000 https://wallethub.com/best-prepaid-cards The best prepaid debit cards have low/no fees, offer benefits like purchase protection, rewards or savings options, and offer many reload locations and options. WalletHub compared over 80 of the most popular prepaid debit cards. Based on their fees and features, then selected the best offers for the most common needs.   

[YYYY]'s Best Prepaid Debit Cards - Editors' Picks
Best Prepaid Debit Card Best Feature
Low Fees Regions Now Card® No loading or opening fees
Rewards American Express Serve® Cash Back 1% cash cack
For Travel FamZoo Prepaid Mastercard® $0 Foreign Transaction Fees
Cash Reloads American Express Serve® FREE Reloads Free Cash Reloads at over 45,000 Locations
Business PEX Visa® Base Business Prepaid Expense No Daily Spending Limit
For Families Greenlight® Prepaid Mastercard Store-specific Spending Controls

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]]> Credit Card Statistics https://wallethub.com/edu/cc/credit-card-statistics/25581 Fri, 01 May 2026 06:41:02 +0000 Alina Comoreanu https://wallethub.com/edu/cc/credit-card-statistics/25581 The best prepaid debit cards have low/no fees, offer benefits like purchase protection, rewards or savings options, and offer many reload locations and options. WalletHub compared over 80 of the most popular prepaid debit cards. Based on their fees and features, then selected the best offers for the most common needs.   

[YYYY]'s Best Prepaid Debit Cards - Editors' Picks
Best Prepaid Debit Card Best Feature
Low Fees Regions Now Card® No loading or opening fees
Rewards American Express Serve® Cash Back 1% cash cack
For Travel FamZoo Prepaid Mastercard® $0 Foreign Transaction Fees
Cash Reloads American Express Serve® FREE Reloads Free Cash Reloads at over 45,000 Locations
Business PEX Visa® Base Business Prepaid Expense No Daily Spending Limit
For Families Greenlight® Prepaid Mastercard Store-specific Spending Controls

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]]> Chase Sapphire Reserve Editor’s Review https://wallethub.com/edu/cc/chase-sapphire-reserve-review/39073 Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:14 +0000 John S Kiernan https://wallethub.com/edu/cc/chase-sapphire-reserve-review/39073 The best prepaid debit cards have low/no fees, offer benefits like purchase protection, rewards or savings options, and offer many reload locations and options. WalletHub compared over 80 of the most popular prepaid debit cards. Based on their fees and features, then selected the best offers for the most common needs.   

[YYYY]'s Best Prepaid Debit Cards - Editors' Picks
Best Prepaid Debit Card Best Feature
Low Fees Regions Now Card® No loading or opening fees
Rewards American Express Serve® Cash Back 1% cash cack
For Travel FamZoo Prepaid Mastercard® $0 Foreign Transaction Fees
Cash Reloads American Express Serve® FREE Reloads Free Cash Reloads at over 45,000 Locations
Business PEX Visa® Base Business Prepaid Expense No Daily Spending Limit
For Families Greenlight® Prepaid Mastercard Store-specific Spending Controls

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]]> Best Credit Card Promotions https://wallethub.com/best-credit-card-promotions Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:34:57 +0000 https://wallethub.com/best-credit-card-promotions Credit card promotions change all the time, and if you don’t act fast, you might miss out on a great deal. To help you keep up with the latest promotional credit card offers, WalletHub’s editors monitor 1,500+ existing cards, watch out for new deals, and update this page whenever there’s a promotion worth considering.

Credit card promotions come in all shapes and sizes. For example, specific credit cards have promotions from time to time, and some of these limited-time deals are for initial rewards bonuses worth hundreds of dollars, while others are for bonus rewards in specific spending categories or 0% introductory APRs on purchases, balance transfers or both. Entire credit card companies have been known to run promotions, too.

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]]> Best Credit Card Deals https://wallethub.com/best-credit-card-deals Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:21:40 +0000 https://wallethub.com/best-credit-card-deals The best credit card deals you can get right now include initial bonuses worth $500+, 0% intro APRs lasting for up to two years, and hundreds of dollars in fees waived for the first year. Lots of money-saving credit card deals are available right now, but the details change often, so you should strike while the iron is hot.

]]> Best Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses https://wallethub.com/best-credit-card-signup-bonus Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:18:02 +0000 https://wallethub.com/best-credit-card-signup-bonus Credit card sign-up bonuses are promotions that give you extra cash back, points or miles as an incentive to open an account. To receive one of these initial bonuses, you’ll typically need to spend a few hundred to a few thousand dollars in the first few months. In order to keep you up to date on the credit cards with the best sign-up bonuses, we regularly compare more than 1,500+ offers and add the latest gems as soon as they pop up.

Before applying for any card with a sign-up bonus, make sure to carefully read over the conditions for earning the bonus. You won’t always have to reach a spending threshold. In rare cases, you might receive a bonus just for opening the account or after making a single purchase. In addition, while sign-up bonuses are great, do not try to game the system because most issuers will not grant you a bonus if you have already received one from a similar card recently.

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