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IN:CHICAGO® Card from American Express
Issued By: American Express |
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No Annual Fee
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0% APR for 6 Months
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Points have No Expiration Date and You can Redeem Points for Rewards in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles
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Earn One INSIDE(SM) Rewards Point for Virtually Every Eligible Dollar You Spend, whether You're in Chicago or Not
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CreditCard49 Rating
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Intro APR |
Intro APR Period |
Regular APR |
Annual Fee |
Intro Good On |
Credit Needed |
0.00% |
6 months |
12.240% |
none |
Purchases, Balance Transfers |
Limited or No Credit |
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Card Info Last Reviewed 2007-07-18 |
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Our Review
The IN:CHICAGO® Card from American Express is designed for those with good credit who live in or frequently visit Chicago and plan to take advantage of the various benefits and services that are in Chicago.
In reference to the reward program, one INSIDE Rewards point is earned for every dollar spent on general purchases. Double points are awarded for every dollar spent on "City Essentials", which include newspaper and magazine subscriptions, movies, dining, cell phone services, cable and dial-up ISP subscriptions, and gym memberships. Points can be redeemed for benefits and experiences based in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles, such as free hotel stays, dining, and airline travel. An added benefit is that points never expire and have no yearly limit.
Perhaps what is most impressive about the program is the Tuesdays IN:CHICAGO feature. Cardholders can use the card at participating merchants on any Tuesday and get 10% off, including select retailers, spas, and health clubs. The IN:CHICAGO Card also provides cardholders with priority access to venues such as clubs, concerts, and more.
Aside from the reward program, this card offers a variety of standard benefits that include travel accident insurance, auto rental insurance, and various fraud protection services with each usage (see website for all benefits available).
The interest rate for purchases is considered reasonably low (for a reward card), and there is no annual fee. There is also a 0% introductory rate for purchases and balance transfers for the first six months.
Therefore, those who can afford to pay in full each month after the introductory rate expires (to avoid finance charges), frequently stay or live in Chicago (to earn additional points), and can accumulate enough points for dining and entertainment experiences will benefit most from what the IN:CHICAGO® Card from American Express has to offer.
Additional Perks
Various Internet account related services.
Fraud and security protection services.
Year-end financial statement.
Extended warranty for purchases.
No liability for unauthorized Internet transactions.
Purchase protection.
Guaranteed hotel and motel reservations.
Emergency card replacement.
Emergency cash replacement.
Auto rental insurance.
Medical referral services.
Legal referral services.
Lost luggage service.
Up to $100,000 in travel accident insurance.
Various travel and emergency assistance services.
Free access to the INSIDE Rewards program.
See website for additional benefits.
Notations
Card is currently unavailable to residents of Puerto Rico.
See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.
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