credit card rewards

Spending bonus points

Credit card rewards are benefits earned through credit card purchases—typically cash back, points, or airline miles.

Card issuers offer rewards to encourage spending and loyalty: I put everything on my card to maximize rewards.

Travel cards might offer double points on flights and hotels; cash-back cards return a percentage of purchases.

The value varies widely depending on how rewards are redeemed.

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