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Retail Credit Card Reviews

Retail credit cards are issued by your favorite stores. Some of these credit cards have higher than average interest rates, but others have great interest rates and excellent reward programs. You'll also find some retail cards that are co-brand with a major credit card network - Visa, MasterCard, or American Express - and others can only be used with that specific store. Read the reviews to find out pricing and perks of your favorite card.

Macy’s Preferred American Express Card Review

The Macy’s Preferred American Express Card pays rewards on spending at Macy's stores as well as on spending outside Macy's stores.

L.L. Bean Visa Card Review

The no-fee L.L. Bean Visa Card from Barclays Bank lets you earn 3% back on your purchases at the retailer and get free shipping on your orders.

Overstock.com MasterCard Review

The no-fee Overstock.com MasterCard lets you earn up to 8% back on your purchases at the online retailer and gives you $20 after your first transaction. You also get free shipping on all purchases and free membership in the Overstock frequent shoppers club.

Target REDcard Review

The Target REDcard gives you an automatic five percent discount on Target purchases you make with the card.

Zales Credit Card Review

The Zales Credit Card offers low-cost borrowing options for purchases at the retail jewelry chain.

Toys R Us and Babies R Us MasterCard Review

Parents and grandparents may be pleased with the Toys R Us and Babies R Us MasterCard which pays 4% cash back on purchases at these two stores with no annual fee.

Ace Rewards Platinum Visa Card Review

Anyone who makes a lot of hardware purchases might be interested in the Ace Rewards Platinum Visa Card. But beware: the 5% back rewards program isn't as lucrative - or easy to understand - as it seems.

Best Buy Reward Zone MasterCard Review

If you frequently buy electronics, consider the Best Buy Reward Zone MasterCard which lets you earn 4% back on purchases at the electronics retailer.

Williams-Sonoma Visa Signature Card Review

The Williams-Sonoma Visa Signature Card has no annual fee and lets you earn triple points at the retailer that you can redeem for a statement credit or gift card.

Four Great Online Retail Rewards Cards

Overstock, Amazon, L.L. Bean and Williams-Sonoma offer credit cards with generous rewards and bonuses and free shipping when you use your card online.

NY&C Rewards Card Review

Earn $10 rewards using the NY&C Rewards Card. The company recently revamped their card lineup and got rid of the $25 rewards and the co-branded MasterCard.

GapCard Review

With the GapCard, you earn $10 rewards for every 1,000 points you accumulate on the card, but the 24.99% APR makes it unattractive for carrying a balance.

Gap Visa Credit Card Review

With the Gap Visa, you earn a $10 reward per 1,000 points which you earn through all purchases made on the card - at Gap and elsewhere. However, the 23.99% APR is less attractive.

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