Best Credit Cards

Our editor believes that these credit card offers are among the best in combining most (or all) of these features: 0% purchase intro rate, a low balance transfer intro rate, and great rewards for every $1 spent.

Read more about our Editor's Picks for the Best Credit Cards.

Up-to-date as of: Friday, September 3, 2010

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Excellent Credit

Citi® Platinum Select® MasterCard

Purchase Intro Rate: 0% for 12 months
Transfer Intro Rate: 0% for 18 months
Transfer Fee: 5%
Regular Rate: 11.99% - 19.99% (V)
Annual Fee: None
Rewards: None
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Chase Freedom® Visa - $100 Bonus Cash Back

Purchase Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: 5%
Regular Rate: 12.99% - 22.99%
Annual Fee: None
Rewards: Cash Back
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Capital One® Venture^SM Rewards Credit Card

Purchase Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: None
Regular Rate: 13.9% (V)
Annual Fee: None 1st year, $59 after
Rewards: Miles - Any Airline
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Good Credit

Capital One® No Hassle Miles^SM Rewards - Good Credit

Purchase Intro Rate: 0% until August 2011
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: None
Regular Rate: 16.9% (V)
Annual Fee: None
Rewards: Miles - Any Airline
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Discover® More Card - $75 Cashback Bonus

Purchase Intro Rate: 0% for 6 months
Transfer Intro Rate: 0% for 12 months
Transfer Fee: 4%
Regular Rate: 11.99% - 20.99% (V)
Annual Fee: None
Rewards: Cash Back
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Fair Credit

Orchard Bank® Visa® Cards

Purchase Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: 5%
Regular Rate: 14.9% - 28.9%
Annual Fee: $39 - $79
Rewards: None
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Capital One® No Hassle Cash^SM Rewards

Purchase Intro Rate: 0% until May 2011
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: None
Regular Rate: 19.8% (V)
Annual Fee: $39
Rewards: Cash Back - Extra on Gas
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Capital One® Standard Platinum Credit Card

Purchase Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: None
Regular Rate: 24.9% (V)
Annual Fee: None 1st yr, $19 after
Rewards: None
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College Students

Citi® mtvU™ Platinum Select® Visa® Card - College Students

Purchase Intro Rate: 0% for 7 months
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: N/A
Regular Rate: 12.99% - 21.99% (V)
Annual Fee: None
Rewards: Points - Generic
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Non-College Students

Capital One® No Hassle Cash^SM Rewards

Purchase Intro Rate: 0% until May 2011
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: None
Regular Rate: 19.8% (V)
Annual Fee: $39
Rewards: Cash Back - Extra on Gas
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Orchard Bank® Visa® Cards

Purchase Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Intro Rate: N/A
Transfer Fee: 5%
Regular Rate: 14.9% - 28.9%
Annual Fee: $39 - $79
Rewards: None
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About the Editor's Picks -- Best Credit Cards

Our editor's recommendations for the Best Credit Cards are just a reflection of his own subjective opinion. They should not be relied upon as the sole basis for choosing which credit card you should apply for.

We work hard to present you with the most accurate credit card information, however, the credit card terms and conditions do not originate from us and thus we do not guarantee the accuracy of the information.

Before applying for a credit card we recommend that you verify the credit card terms and conditions on the credit card company's web site. Please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.