Chip Lupo, Credit Card Writer
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The most popular type of credit card is a credit card for bad credit, particularly a secured credit card, based on how much people search for different types of credit cards online. Credit cards for bad credit offer people with credit scores of 639 and below the best chance to rebuild their credit.
Travel credit cards and cash back credit cards are also among the most popular types of credit cards. Travel credit cards often come with generous sign-up bonuses and can help you earn free flights, hotel stays, and more with every purchase. Cash back credit cards, meanwhile, reward you with a percentage of what you spend on purchases.
Most Popular Types of Credit Cards
- Credit cards for bad credit
- Secured credit cards
- Business credit cards
- 0% APR credit cards
- Travel credit cards
- Cash back credit cards
To learn more, refer to WalletHub’s guide on the major types of credit cards.
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Most Widely Accepted Credit Card Brands
- Mastercard: 210+ countries and territories, nearly all merchants
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