Mastercard® Black Card™ - Experience the Difference (2024)

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Black-PVD-CoatedMetalCard Balance Transfer Offer1 2% Value for Airfare Redemptions2 1.5% Value for Cash Back Redemptions2 24/7 Luxury Card Concierge® Around-the-clock service to help yousave time and manage tasksbig and small. Around-the-clock service to help you save time and manage tasks big and small. Frequent Concierge Requests Valuable Research Special Occasions Well Connected Crisis Management Valuable Research Special Occasions Well-Connected Crisis Management Valuable Research Special Occasions Well Connected Crisis Management The Power of Redemption Leading the Competition Airfare Redemption Rate Luxury Card Chase® Amex® CapitalOne® Cash BackRedemption Rate Luxury Card Chase® Amex® CapitalOne® Premium Card Weight Luxury Card Amex® CapitalOne® Chase® Hassle-Free Travel Luxury Card Travel® Travel with Peace of Mind Trip Cancellation and Interruption4 Auto Rental Collision Waiver4 Travel Accident Insurance4 Baggage Delay Insurance4 Travel Assistance4 Trip Cancellation and Interruption4 Auto Rental Collision Waiver4 Travel Accident Insurance4 Baggage Delay Insurance4 TravelAssistance4 Trip Cancellation and Interruption4 Auto Rental Collision Waiver4 Travel Accident Insurance4 Baggage Delay Insurance4 TravelAssistance4 Mastercard ID Theft Protection™ Sends Alert Notifications4 Monitors Credit File4 ID Theft Resolution4 Liability Protection4 No Additional Cost4 Sends Alert Notifications4 Monitors Credit File4 ID Theft Resolution4 Liability Protection4 No Additional Cost4 Sends Alert Notifications4 Monitors Credit File4 ID Theft Resolution4 Mastercard Zero Liability Protection4 No Additional Cost4 Mastercard®SpecialOffers4 Priceless Golf® ShopRunner Cellular Phone Protection Lyft Instacart Peaco*ck PricelessGolf® ShopRunner CellularPhoneProtection Lyft Instacart Peaco*ck Priceless Golf® ShopRunner Cellular Phone Protection Lyft Instacart Peaco*ck Popular Extras Luxury Card App Discover. Book. Perks. Chat. Dining. LUXURY MAGAZINE® Experiences. Interests. Passions. Alifestyle. Mastercard®BlackCard™ FAQs

Black-PVD-CoatedMetalCard

$495AnnualFee($195foreachAuthorizedUser)1

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Balance Transfer Offer1

0% INTRO APR FOR 15 BILLING CYCLES on balance transfers that are made within 45 days of account opening. After that, the APR will be 21.24%, 25.43% or 28.24%, based on your creditworthiness. There is a fee for balance transfers.

2% Value for Airfare Redemptions2

50,000 points will get you a $1,000 ticket with no blackout dates or seat restrictions. No minimum threshold requirement for airfareredemptions.

1.5% Value for Cash Back Redemptions2

Cash back can be deposited directly into a US bank account or applied as a statement credit. No minimum threshold requirement for cash backredemptions.

24/7 Luxury Card Concierge®

Around-the-clock service to help you
save time and manage tasks
big and small.

Accessible by live chat, phone, SMS and email.

Around-the-clock service to help you save time and manage tasks big and small.

Accessible by chat, phone and email.

Frequent Concierge Requests

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Recommend Spa Services

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Deliver Gifts & Flowers

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Book Tee Times

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Access Concert & Event Tickets

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Make Travel Arrangements

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Source High-Demand Products

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Plan Sightseeing & Hiking Trips

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Arrange Dinner Reservations

  • Valuable
    Research

  • Special
    Occasions

  • Well
    Connected

  • Crisis
    Management

Valuable Research

For a family moving to Denver, Luxury Card Concierge determined the best school districts and narrowed their home search.

Special Occasions

Within two hours Luxury Card Concierge secured the jumbotron in Times Square for a Cardmember’s surprise marriage proposal.

Well-Connected

Luxury Card Concierge pulled off a meet and greet with a Cardmember’s all-time favorite hockey player, Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins.

Crisis Management

When a Cardmember traveling in Japan realized his cash and jewelry were left in the hotel safe, Luxury Card Concierge arranged for the valuables to be securely picked up and delivered to him.

Valuable Research

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For a family moving to Denver, Luxury Card Concierge determined the best school districts and narrowed their home search.

Special Occasions

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Within two hours Luxury Card Concierge secured the jumbotron in Times Square for a Cardmember's surprise marriage proposal.

Well Connected

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Luxury Card Concierge pulled off a meet and greet with a Cardmember's all-time favorite hockey player, Patrice Bergeron of the Boston Bruins.

Crisis Management

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When a Cardmember traveling in Japan realized his cash and jewelry were left in the hotel safe, Luxury Card Concierge arranged for the valuables to be securely picked up and delivered to him.

The Power of Redemption

Leading the Competition

Airfare
Redemption Rate

Versus the competition

2%

1.5%

1%

1%

Luxury Card

Chase®

Amex®

Capital
One®

Mastercard Black Card
Chase Sapphire® Reserve
Amex® Platinum Card®
CapitalOne® Venture X®

Information as of December 1, 2023. The earn rates at which points can be accumulated vary among these credit card products and can impact the relative dollar value of the redemption.

Cash Back
Redemption Rate

Versus the competition

1.5%

1%

.6%

.5%

Luxury Card

Chase®

Amex®

Capital
One®

Mastercard Black Card
Chase Sapphire® Reserve
Amex® Platinum Card®
CapitalOne® Venture X®

Information as of December 1, 2023. The earn rates at which points can be accumulated vary among these credit card products and can impact the relative dollar value of the redemption.

Premium
Card Weight

Versus the competition

22g

17g

17g

13g

Luxury Card

Amex®

Capital
One®

Chase®

Mastercard Black Card
Amex® Platinum Card®
CapitalOne® Venture X®
Chase Sapphire® Reserve

Credit card weights from November 2, 2022 uscreditcardguide.com article, “The Heaviest Credit Cards List.

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Hassle-Free Travel

$100 Global Entry & TSA Pre✓® Application Credit2

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Mastercard Black Card members receive a one hundred dollar ($100) automatic statement credit for the cost of the Global Entry application fee. Enjoy expedited arrival into the United States from international destinations. Global Entry members are eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓®, an expedited domestic security screening at participating airports in the United States.

$100 Annual Airline Credit2

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Receive up to $100 in annual air travel credit toward flight-related purchases including airline tickets, baggage fees, upgrades and more. Using your airline credit is simple — just pay for airline purchases with your Mastercard Black Card and we will automatically apply the credit to your account. That’s it. No need to activate or designate an airline, and you can use the credit to make as many travel-related purchases as needed until it is fully utilized.

VIP Priority Pass Select Airport Lounge Access2

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With your Mastercard Black Card, enjoy complimentary access to over 1,500 airport lounges and travel experiences in more than 600 airports across 145 countries with Priority Pass Select unlimited visits for yourself as well as your guests.

No Foreign Transaction Fees1

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Get the most out of your rewards without incurring foreign transaction fees on international purchases.

Mastercard Black Card members receive a one hundred dollar ($100) automatic statement credit for the cost of the Global Entry application fee. Enjoy expedited arrival into the United States from international destinations. Global Entry members are eligible to participate in TSA Pre✓®, an expedited domestic security screening at participating airports in the United States.

Receive up to $100 in annual air travel credit toward flight-related purchases including airline tickets, baggage fees, upgrades and more. Using your airline credit is simple — just pay for airline purchases with your Mastercard Black Card and we will automatically apply the credit to your account. That’s it. No need to activate or designate an airline, and you can use the credit to make as many travel-related purchases as needed until it is fully utilized.

With your Mastercard Black Card, enjoy complimentary access to over 1,500 airport lounges and travel experiences in more than 600 airports across 145 countries with Priority Pass Select. Access includes unlimited visits for yourself as well as your guests.

Get the most out of your rewards without incurring foreign transaction fees on international purchases.

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Luxury Card Travel®

The Luxury Card Travel program offers you a value of $5003 per stay with an exclusive suite of benefits and services at over 3,000 global properties.

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Room upgrade at check-in, when available

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Complimentary Wi-Fi

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Daily Breakfast for Two

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Unique amenity

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Travel with Peace of Mind

Trip Cancellation and Interruption4

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Secondary coverage on round-trip purchases. Collect up to $5,000 per insured person to recover losses from interrupted or canceled trips.

Auto Rental Collision Waiver4

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Secondary coverage for damages to an eligible rental vehicle when you pay for the entire rental using your card and decline the coverage offered by the rental agency.

Travel Accident
Insurance4

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Receive up to $250,000 in the case of an accidental death and dismemberment when you charge your entire travel fare to your eligible card for a covered trip.

Baggage Delay
Insurance4

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Once bags are more than four hours late to your travel destination, Cardmembers can claim up to $100 a day in reimbursem*nt payment of covered items for the inconvenience.

Travel Assistance4

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Designed to assist you or your travel companions when you're traveling 50 miles or more from home. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provides Master Trip Travel Assistance, Medical Assistance and Master Legal Referral Service.

  • Trip Cancellation
    and Interruption4

  • Auto Rental
    Collision Waiver4

  • Travel Accident
    Insurance4

  • Baggage Delay
    Insurance4

  • Travel
    Assistance4

Trip Cancellation
and Interruption4

Secondary coverage on round-trip purchases. Collect up to $5,000 per insured person to recover losses from interrupted or canceled trips.

Auto Rental
Collision Waiver4

Secondary coverage for damages to an eligible rental vehicle when you pay for the entire rental using your card and decline the coverage offered by the rental agency.

Travel Accident
Insurance4

Receive up to $250,000 in the case of an accidental death and dismemberment when you charge your entire travel fare to your eligible card for a covered trip.

Baggage Delay
Insurance4

Once bags are more than four hours late to your travel destination, Cardmembers can claim up to $100 a day in reimbursem*nt payment of covered items for the inconvenience.

Travel
Assistance4

Designed to assist you or your travel companions when you're traveling 50 miles or more from home. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and provides Master Trip Travel Assistance, Medical Assistance and Master Legal Referral Service.

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Mastercard ID Theft Protection

When trouble appears, Mastercard ID Theft Protection will guard against everything from online identity theft to fraudulent purchases.

Sends Alert Notifications4

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Monitors suspicious activity related to personal information you choose to track such as your name, address, email address, Social Security number, date of birth, debit/credit card numbers or other sensitive data. Whenever questionable activity is detected, Cardmembers receive alert notifications allowing them to take immediate action to minimize potential damage.

Monitors Credit File4

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Checks for changes that could indicate fraud, such as new credit inquires, an address change, or a new account opened in your name.

ID Theft Resolution4

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Provides you white-glove service with a resolution specialist when you require assistance resolving issues related to identity theft.

Liability Protection4

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Have peace of mind knowing that you won't be held responsible in the event that your Luxury Card is stolen and someone makes unauthorized purchases with Mastercard Zero Liability Protection.

No Additional Cost4

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Mastercard ID Theft Protection comes at no additional cost with your Luxury Card. To activate your benefit, visit mastercardus.idprotection.com and enter your card number and to start the registration process.

  • Sends Alert
    Notifications4

  • Monitors
    Credit File4

  • ID Theft
    Resolution4

  • Liability
    Protection4

  • No
    Additional Cost4

Sends Alert Notifications4

Monitors suspicious activity related to personal information you choose to track such as your name, address, email address, Social Security number, date of birth, debit/credit card numbers or other sensitive data. Whenever questionable activity is detected, Cardmembers receive alert notifications allowing them to take immediate action to minimize potential damage.

Monitors Credit File4

Checks for changes that could indicate fraud, such as new credit inquires, an address change, or a new account opened in your name.

ID Theft Resolution4

Provides you white-glove service with a resolution specialist when you require assistance resolving issues related to identity theft.

Mastercard Zero Liability Protection4

Have peace of mind knowing that you won't be held responsible in the event that your Luxury Card is stolen and someone makes unauthorized purchases with Mastercard Zero Liability Protection.

No Additional Cost4

Mastercard ID Theft Protection comes at no additional cost with your Luxury Card. To activate your benefit, visit mastercardus.idprotection.com and enter your card number and to start the registration process.

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Mastercard®SpecialOffers4

As a Luxury Card member, you enjoy a suite of additional travel, shopping and special offers for well-known products and services. Restrictions, limitations and exclusions may apply. Visit mastercard.us/worldeliteoffers for complete details. These offers may be amended or canceled at any time without notice.

Priceless Golf®

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Unlock access to over 1,000 luxurious private country clubs across North America. Play at one of the dozens of TPC courses near you. Schedule a tee-time at the World Famous Pebble Beach Resort. Visit priceless.com for details.

ShopRunner

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Receive free two-day shipping and free return shipping on eligible purchases when you enroll for a complimentary ShopRunner membership with your Luxury Card.

Once enrolled, you can start shopping and receiving exclusive offers at 100+ online retailers including clothing, shoes, beauty, electronics, home and gifts.2, 4

Offer valid through September 30, 2025.

Cellular Phone Protection

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Simply pay for your mobile phone bill with your Luxury Card to activate coverage for eligible damage or theft claims. Your Luxury Card comes with yearly coverage should your phone need certain repairs or is stolen.

Lyft

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Download the Lyft app and enroll your Luxury Card. Lyft will automatically add a $5 Lyft credit to your account once you take three rides in a month and pay with your Luxury Card. Limit one Lyft credit per calendar month.

Offer valid through September 30, 2025.

Instacart

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Get two months of Instacart+ complimentary and $10 off your second order each month with your eligible Luxury Card.

Offer valid through March 31, 2025.

Peaco*ck

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Stream new movies from theaters, hit series, exclusive originals, live sports and more with Peaco*ck. Get a $3 statement credit each month when you use your eligible Luxury Card.

With Peaco*ck Premium Plus, you’ll get access to everything Peaco*ck has to offer, plus your local NBC channels, ad-free streaming and more. Get a $5 statement credit each month when you use your eligible Luxury Card.

Offer valid through March 31, 2025.

  • Priceless
    Golf®

  • ShopRunner

  • Cellular
    Phone
    Protection

  • Lyft

  • Instacart

  • Peaco*ck

Priceless Golf®

Unlock access to over 1,000 luxurious private country clubs across North America. Play at one of the dozens of TPC courses near you. Schedule a tee-time at the World Famous Pebble Beach Resort. Visit priceless.com for details.

ShopRunner

Receive free two-day shipping and free return shipping on eligible purchases when you enroll for a complimentary ShopRunner membership with your Luxury Card.

Once enrolled, you can start shopping and receiving exclusive offers at 100+ online retailers including clothing, shoes, beauty, electronics, home and gifts.2, 4

Offer valid through September 30, 2025.

Cellular Phone Protection

Simply pay for your mobile phone bill with your Luxury Card to activate coverage for eligible damage or theft claims. Your Luxury Card comes with yearly coverage should your phone need certain repairs or is stolen.

Lyft

Download the Lyft app and enroll your Luxury Card. Lyft will automatically add a $5 Lyft credit to your account once you take three rides in a month and pay with your Luxury Card. Limit one Lyft credit per calendar month.

Offer valid through September 30, 2025.

Instacart

Get two months of Instacart+ complimentary and $10 off your second order each month with your eligible Luxury Card.

Offer valid through March 31, 2025.

Peaco*ck

Stream new movies from theaters, hit series, exclusive originals, live sports and more with Peaco*ck. Get a $3 statement credit each month when you use your eligible Luxury Card.

With Peaco*ck Premium Plus, you’ll get access to everything Peaco*ck has to offer, plus your local NBC channels, ad-free streaming and more. Get a $5 statement credit each month when you use your eligible Luxury Card.

Offer valid through March 31, 2025.

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Luxury Card App

Discover. Book. Perks. Chat. Dining.

Exclusive to Cardmembers, the Luxury Card App provides you with cutting-edge services from the convenience of your mobile device. Designed to inspire and handle your day-to-day activities and needs, the app lets you manage your account and access your member benefits and perks, travel services and
curated experiences.

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LUXURY MAGAZINE®

Experiences. Interests. Passions. Alifestyle.

Cardmembers receive LUXURY MAGAZINE, an exclusive publication that covers a broad range of categories—including travel, fashion, real estate, vehicles and technology. Each issue showcases an artist’s work as the cover art, making it a limited-edition collector’s item.

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FAQs

What is so special about a black Mastercard? ›

The Mastercard Black Card focuses plentiful advertising on travel benefits with “VIP Travel” perks including Priority Pass lounge access, a 24/7 travel concierge, up to a $100 TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credit and $100 in airline incidental credits for baggage and other similar expenses.

Is black card really worth it? ›

With high entry requirements and high fees, black credit cards have a well-earned reputation for exclusivity. Though card specifics, like invitations, are hard to come by, it's likely that aside from bragging rights, you'll be better served by a premium rewards credit card instead.

What is the difference between normal card and black card? ›

While it's hard to know how many of those rumors are true, there are a few things we know for sure about black cards: they come with very high annual fees, they have very high spending requirements and they are not marketed toward the average consumer (sorry). But are black cards actually worth it?

How hard is it to get a black Mastercard? ›

Good credit required.

The same good or excellent credit needed to get the Mastercard Black Card also qualifies you for the market's best travel rewards cards. So if you check your credit score and discover that it fits the bill, make sure to check out those other offers.

What are the cons of a black card? ›

The Mastercard Black Card's biggest drawbacks are its excessive annual fee and low rewards rate. Rival cards offer faster ways to earn rewards with a much lower yearly cost.

Who qualifies for a Mastercard black card? ›

The main Mastercard® Black Card requirements are that an applicant must be at least 18 years old with a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification number. Applicants must also have a physical U.S. address, enough income to make monthly minimum payments, and at least good credit.

Does a black card mean you're rich? ›

Even though black cards are a sign of wealth, they require a large financial investment.

What is the most prestigious credit card? ›

What is the most prestigious credit card? One of the world's most prestigious credit cards is the Centurion® Card from American Express*. Though there may be other cards with more elaborate benefits, those cards are kept well under wraps.

How rare is it to get a black card? ›

The rarest credit card in the world is likely the Centurion® Card from American Express, also known as the “Black Card.” This card is available by invitation only, and you will reportedly need to spend at least $250,000 per year on other Amex credit cards and have an income of $1 million+ to get it.

What is the minimum spend for a black card? ›

Amex Black Card Requirements

Have a history of at least one year with American Express. Spend $500,000 or more per year on your Amex credit cards (though some reports say you need to spend upwards of a million dollars every year)

How many black card holders are there? ›

The Centurion Black Card is invitation-only

And a Centurion Card invitation isn't something AmEx hands out lightly. While AmEx services over 100 million cardholders, there are estimates that AmEx only has 100,000 Centurion cardholders worldwide.

How much is a black card limit? ›

The American Express Business Centurion Card, better known as the "black card," has no pre-set spending limit and is typically offered only to high-net-worth individuals.

What is the highest credit card color? ›

The credit card tiers depend always on the card provider. This means that you can't necessarily compare the cards very easily. But a good rule of thumb: the card in the highest tier is usually the black credit card.

Does Capital One have a black card? ›

No, Capital One does not have a black card, at least not in the super exclusive or hard-to-get category. Capital One may occasionally have cards that are black in color. But most people looking for a black card are looking for the most exclusive credit cards, like the Centurion® Card from American Express.

What does it mean when you have a black Mastercard? ›

A black credit card is an ultra-exclusive card offered by some card issuers and typically reserved for their wealthiest customers. A black card is considered a status symbol in pop culture, in part by requiring card spending in the tens or hundreds of thousands to be considered for one, among other criteria.

What is the purpose of black card? ›

Exclusive Access

The Diners Club Black Credit Card grants access to a world of high-end services and exceptional customer care. Cardholders are assigned a dedicated concierge service, catering to their every request; be it booking luxury accommodations to securing exclusive event tickets.

What is the limit on the black credit card? ›

The American Express Business Centurion Card, better known as the "black card," has no pre-set spending limit and is typically offered only to high-net-worth individuals. As you might expect, large purchases are regularly made on American Express Business Centurion Card.

What is the limit on a black card? ›

There's no credit limit

The American Express Black Card doesn't have a pre-set spending limit, so cardholders can spend as much as they want every month. But that's only the case if they can afford it. The Centurion® Card from American Express is a charge card, so cardholders can't carry a balance.

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