It's A Platinum MasterCard World

MasterCard is one of my favorite credit cards because they run special offers with vendors that most cards do not promote.  MasterCard normally has a hotel chain promotion where you can stay a few nights and get one free.  This sometimes can be found at Hyatt, Choice, or Ramada hotel chains.  MasterCard also has a network of credit cards that is unbeatable to Discover and American Express in America. In 2006, MasterCard had an IPO (Initial public offering on the stock market) where it has been climbing and bringing Visa, Discover, and American Express to be more competitive.

MasterCard is also known for their innovation with PayPass where you can Tap and Go.  The MTA subway system in NYC is testing out a program with MasterCard and Citibank on the Lex Line from 138 St. Stations, Bronx through Borough Hall, Brooklyn.  This program will enable MasterCard users to go through the turnstile without swiping or stopping.  This will add a much needed convenience for those of us on the go.

If you already own a MasterCard we advise you to check out the special offers page on their website each month since it may change.  The special offers page lists savings at popular vendors.  Here are some of the special MasterCard offers:

• 1-800-Flowers.com offers a $10 off purchase men (mention MAST33 savings code)
• Ace Hardware $10 off $50 or more (promotion code ACEMC50)
• Alamo save up to 20% on a rental car or one car class upgrade (Contract ID Number 7013489)
• Complimentary Bally Total Fitness 30-day guest membership and/or 50% off your enrollment fee if you decide to join at Bally’s Fitness (Give this code to Bally’s Sales staff:  50%OFF_MSTRCRD_OCT06)
• Save 35% on any H&R Block TaxCut Online preparation by going to hrblock.com/goto/mastercard and using your MasterCard
• Ice.com 20% savings
• JCPenney $10 off $49 savings at mastercard.com/jcpenneyoffer
• Red Roof Inn save 10% at redroof.com and entering code CP534602
• Samsonite Company Stores save 10% only at Samsonitecompanystores.com (we know luggage can be very expensive so the 10% saves quite a bit)

Here is our list of the top MasterCard Credit Cards with Rewards

1. Citi Dividend MasterCard
2. HSBC MasterCard
3. GM MasterCard
4. Capital One Platinum

14 Most Popular MasterCard Brands or Products:

1. Household Bank
2. Orchard Bank
3. Tribute MasterCard
4. Mosaik MasterCard
5. Western Union Prepaid MasterCard
6. Sear’s MasterCard
7. Gift Cards
8. MBNA
9. Aspen MasterCard Gold
10. BMO MasterCard
11. Commercial MasterCard
12. US Airways
13. Shell MasterCard
14. Juniper

MasterCard News

• Sam’s Club Now taking MasterCard
• Chase debuts ad campaign for the Freedom MasterCard
• PayPass MasterCard