Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post - Visa, Mastercard, or American Express. Which do you recommend, and why?

snowy · 03-06-2006, 06:09 AM

While I don't believe in credit cards (and I've gone six years without one, thank you), my dad has had all three major cards. Each of them have their problems and their benefits. From personal observation of his use of credit cards--all of them get used equally for the most part. He has an AARP Visa, a MilesOne Mastercard, and a Costco Amex. If I were going to choose any of the three to go with, I'd probably choose the Costco Amex, just because I like the benefits it comes with--no annual fee if you're a Costco member, and a cash rebate that's redeemable at Costco (for cash or goods). It also has all the perks of being an Amex--which, if you travel considerably, can be quite helpful.

03-06-2006, 06:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	While I don't believe in credit cards (and I've gone six years without one, thank you), my dad has had all three major cards. Each of them have their problems and their benefits. From personal observation of his use of credit cards--all of them get used equally for the most part. He has an AARP Visa, a MilesOne Mastercard, and a Costco Amex. If I were going to choose any of the three to go with, I'd probably choose the Costco Amex, just because I like the benefits it comes with--no annual fee if you're a Costco member, and a cash rebate that's redeemable at Costco (for cash or goods). It also has all the perks of being an Amex--which, if you travel considerably, can be quite helpful. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau