Where can I get cash back on my credit card?

You can get cash back from a credit card by earning cash back rewards on purchases or taking out a cash advance. But most credit cards do not allow you to get cash back at the register when checking out at a store. That’s more of a debit card thing, though there are a few exceptions. For example, Discover cards have a feature called that allows cash back at some store registers.… read full answer

Cash rewards credit cards give you a percentage of your purchases back as a statement credit, check or a deposit into your bank account. Cash advances, on the other hand, allow you to withdraw money from your credit line. Cash back rewards essentially have zero drawbacks, as long as they don’t lead you to overspend, but cash advances usually come with very high interest rates and fees.

For either option, it’s good to know what you’re getting into so you can maximize the pros and dodge the cons.

• Cash back rewards. Cash back is one of three major credit card rewards currencies, along with points and miles. And cash back is the simplest of the trio. You’ll generally earn at least 1% cash back on every purchase, or 1 cent for every $1 you spend. Some cards also offer higher rates in specific bonus spending categories.
• Mobile payment app. Applications such as Venmo and Cash App allow you to add your credit card for funding, and both charge a 3% fee every time you send a payment with a credit card to a person you’re connected with on the app. So it’s possible to make a payment to a friend or family member in the app via your credit card and have the person give you that money in return, either as cash or as credit through the app. If you link your checking account to the app, you could then transfer the funds there and make an ATM withdrawal. This method could potentially allow you to get cash from your credit card without paying a cash advance fee or a cash advance APR. That said, the Venmo website suggests that your card issuer could see this as a cash advance, so it’s best to call your card issuer and find out before trying this.

• Cash advance. A cash advance lets you use your credit card like it’s a debit card and take money out of an ATM. But there’s a huge catch. First, you’re going to have to pay a fee, often 3-5% of the amount you take out. And then on top of that, the credit card company immediately starts charging you interest on both the balance and the fee, at a rate usually above 20%. That interest compounds daily, too, meaning interest applies each day to your principal balance and any unpaid interest and fees from previous days. In other words, cash advances are expensive.To do a cash advance, you’ll either need to call the number on the back of your card to set up your PIN (which will make the card usable at an ATM), or go to a bank location associated with your credit card company and ask the teller in person, with your valid photo ID. You can also request credit access checks from your card issuer, which operate like normal checks except the funds come out of your credit line.

Cash advances in general are a pretty undesirable option, and you should only do one if you’re in an emergency and need cash right away.

On the other hand, cash back credit cards are everywhere, and there’s no financial risk involved in using one responsibly. Plus, they’re available to people of all credit levels. And they’re also the only type of reward that can’t be devalued by the credit card company, because you’re just earning money - $1 will always be $1.

• For excellent credit: Citi® Double Cash Card – 18 month BT offer
• For good credit: Chase Freedom Flex℠
• For fair to limited credit: Capital One QuicksilverOne Cash Rewards Credit Card
• For rebuilding credit: Discover it® Secured Credit Card
• For students: Journey Student Rewards from Capital One
• For business: Capital One® Spark® Cash for Business

Yes, you can get cash back from a Walmart Credit Card simply by making purchases with your card. This is the case for both the Walmart Credit Card and the Walmart® Store Card. The only difference between these two is that the Walmart® Store Card can only be used at Walmart stores, Walmart.com, Sam’s Club, and its associated gas stations. The Walmart Credit Card on the other hand can be used anywhere Mastercard is accepted.… read full answer

More specifically, the Walmart Credit Card gives 5% cash back in Walmart stores using Walmart Pay for the first 12 months, 5% back on Walmart.com purchases, 2% back at Walmart stores and fuel stations, 2% back on restaurant and travel purchases, and 1% back on all other purchases.

With the Walmart® Store Card you get 5 points per $1 spent (5% back) in Walmart stores when you use Walmart Pay for the first 12 months, 5 points (5% back) on Walmart.com purchases, and 2 points (2% back) at Walmart stores, Walmart & Murphy USA Fuel Stations.

So, the best way to get Walmart Credit Card cash back is definitely to earn it by using your card for Walmart purchases.