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Step 1
First, decide what type of credit card rewards you are looking for.
Are you looking for frequent flyer miles? Cash back? Donations? Rewards to a specific company (Starbucks etc). -
Step 2
Look for credit cards through banks that match up to the type of rewards that you want, especially if it is cash back.
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Step 3
If you are considering frequent flyer miles or credit card rewards that are specific to a business, look at getting a credit card through that business. Airlines often offer credit cards with frequent flier mileage offers through them. However, watch for extra yearly fees etc.
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Step 4
Read the fine print and understand everything that comes along with the credit rewards. Be wary of timeframes and usage amounts, limits on credit card rewards etc. As mentioned above look for high interest rates or fees that may come along with earning credit card rewards.
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Step 5
Maximize your credit score to increase the chance of your elgibility for those credit cards.
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Step 6
Finally, don't forget to redeem and use your credit card rewards after earning them! Many times these rewards go unused or unredeemed by customers.
