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Related FAQ's & Guides Q. Are retail reward credit cards the same as store cards? A. Retail reward credit cards are the same as any other standard credit card issued by a bank or building society and they can be used as such. The only difference is that, similar to cash back or flyer miles, retail reward credit cards offer retail specific rewards on spending made with the card. Q. How do I find out which reward credit card will offer me the most rewards for my spending? A. Reward credit cards are great for anyone who uses a credit card regularly to pay for goods or services and who always repays their balance in full. Which Reward Credit Card is Right for Me? There is a vast array of reward credit cards on offer, covering almost every niche from BMW owners to book worms. Does your Reward Credit Card Live Up to its Name? If you've previously been tempted by the lure of point based reward schemes, is your reward credit card earning you a plentitude or a pittance? Calculate your credit card reward earnings If you are looking for a fast, easy, and convenient way to determine which is the best rewards based credit card for you, then look no further as you can now do this with ease and convenience from the comfort of your own home.

RETAIL rewards credit cards are rewards based credit cards that enable the cardholder to earn points towards discounts at specified retailers and off certain products.

If you are an avid shopper then these cards can come in useful, and you can enjoy discounts on everything from entertainment to a new car depending on which retail rewards credit card you choose.

Amongst the retailers that offer these credit cards you will find:

• Tesco Clubcard
• Amazon
• GM
• Shell
• Nectar
• Sainsbury's Bank (Nectar)
• Egg (with a selection of retailers)

Using your retail rewards credit card

Retail rewards credit cards are rewards based credit cards that are ideally suited to those that like to shop, as you can earn discounts off a range of products and from a choice of retailers depending on which credit card you take out.

Like all other rewards based credit card you earn your rewards through spending on the card, so the more you use your card to make purchases the more points you will earn and the better your discounts off various products.

There are a number of shops and retailers that offer retail rewards credit cards, and you can enjoy getting money off various products as specified by the card issuer.

For example, with a Shell retail rewards credit card you can enjoy getting discounts on your fuel purchases from Shell stations, and with a Nectar retail rewards credit card you will enjoy discounts off products from a range of retailers that are affiliated with Nectar. With the GM credit card you can even earn points to get money off a new car, so the possibilities are endless. Other products and services that you can enjoy money off based on the card that you have include travel services and products, DVDs, CDs, books, electrical products, and more.

It is important to remember that the interest rates charged on these credit cards can vary, and in order to fully benefit from these cards you need to be disciplined enough to repay your balance in full at the end of each month.

This is because you will otherwise be hit with high interest charges, and these will counteract the benefits of the reward. However, by repaying the balance in full and using the card to make purchases as much as possible you can earn maximum rewards without having to pay any interest charges.

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