The J.P. Morgan Reserve Credit Card and The Ritz-Carlton Credit Card reportedly tie for the distinction of heaviest credit card, weighing in at 1 ounce each. By comparison, most other metal credit cards weigh 0.5-0.7 ounces each. Plastic credit cards weigh about 0.17 ounces, or 5 grams, generally.
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The highest end card is The Platinum Card® from American Express because it has a wide array of high-end benefits, including airport lounge access and yearly credits of up to $200 for fees on a pre-selected airline, up to $200 for Uber, up to $200 hotel credits (requires a minimum two-night stay), and up to $100 for Saks Fifth Avenue, when enrolled. American Express Platinum card also has a high-end annual fee, at $695. And it’s only available to people with good credit or better.... read full answer
To be clear, the best high end credit cards aren't necessarily the most exclusive credit cards. Being hard to get does not automatically make a card one of the highest end options. But a stellar credit profile still is required to be in the running for the highest end credit cards.
The difference is that qualified applicants who get approved for one of the highest end credit cards will find themselves with credit limits, benefits, and rewards that are far superior to what's available from a regular, everyday credit card. In other words, the highest end credit cards are at the intersection of the best credit card offers on the market and the most prestigious options.
One of the best luxury credit cards is Chase Sapphire Reserve® because it has an initial bonus worth up to $900 in travel through Chase, gives a $300 annual travel credit, and provides a complimentary airport lounge membership. But luxury comes at a cost, and Chase Sapphire Reserve® charges a $550 annual fee.
The Platinum Card® from American Express, though, is the most popular luxury card on the market. This is a very good card for high-spending frequent travelers. The card’s $695 annual fee is worth it for people who earn its initial bonus (80,000 points for spending $6,000 in the first 6 months) and take advantage of its assorted benefits. But the most famous of all luxury cards is the Centurion® Card from American Express. Also known as the “Black Card,” it’s invite-only, so not just anyone can apply. But there are plenty of other luxury credit cards to consider, too.
When you’re comparing luxury credit cards, the devil is in the details. There are plenty of cards with luxury prices but pedestrian perks. So, you need to make sure the rewards and benefits that you get far outweigh the cost.
People who want to get a luxury credit card without shelling out a lot of money should consider the Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card card. It offers top-notch travel rewards and only costs $95 per year.
Six or more credit cards might be too many for most people, given that the average American has a total of five credit cards. Everyone should have at least one credit card for credit-building purposes, even if they don’t use it to make purchases, but the exact number of cards you should have... read full answer differs by person. It depends on how well you can manage one credit card, then two, and so on.
If you’re not sure how many credit cards is too many for you, there are a number of factors you can think about when making your decision. In particular, consider your recent spending and payment history. If you’re having trouble paying the full statement balance by the due date on each account you already have open, think twice about applying for another credit card account.
How to Determine How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many For You
Look at your credit report and score.
If you have a history of financial mistakes, such as missed payments, you probably don’t want to get more than one card until you prove yourself to be a responsible borrower. Besides, it may be hard to get more than one worthwhile cards with damaged credit, anyway.
Review your utilization and payment history.
If you’re maxing out all the cards you have, credit card companies probably won’t want to give you more spending power. Plus, credit card debt can be very expensive, and you don’t want to rack up balances that exceed what you can repay comfortably.
Consider credit card company rules.
Some issuers have unofficial rules regarding how many credit cards is too many for an applicant to have. For example, there are lots of rumors floating around that Chase will deny a credit card application if you’ve already opened five accounts (from any issuers) in the past 24 months. Such restrictions could limit your options for opening a new account, or just serve as a sign that you might want to slow down the pace of your applications.
Determine how well you’re keeping track of your credit cards.
Even if your credit is good and you’ve never forgotten to pay a bill, that doesn’t mean you never will. Having too many open accounts to keep track of can lead to forgotten due dates, interest charges from simply forgetting to pay a credit card in full, and other issues. If you have trouble listing your credit cards from memory, you’re likely to forget to pay one at some point.
There are benefits to having more than one credit card account. Having several credit cards can help you save money by allowing you to get the best collection of rates and rewards for your biggest transactions. For example, you could get a flat-rate cash back credit card for everyday expenses, a bonus rewards card for travel, and a balance transfer card to reduce the cost of existing debt. Having multiple cards can also help your credit score if you keep your credit utilization low and your payments on time.
What you should watch out for is applying for too many credit cards too quickly. It’s best to not apply for more than one or two per year, as each application puts a hard inquiry on your credit report and temporarily hurts your credit score.
The more data that’s at your disposal, the easier it will be to decide how many credit cards you should have. WalletHub can help with free daily credit score updates and personalized credit-improvement advice.
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