What is a "rewards" credit card?

Rewards credit cards give various rewards to cardholders for making purchases with the card. A cardholder accumulates rewards based on the dollar amount of his/her purchases with that particular credit card over a period of time.

Currently, you can find rewards credit cards that give:
- Free airline tickets
- Other travel rebates
- Automotive rebates
- Gasoline rebates
- Entertainment rewards
- And more ...

Because some rewards programs can be costly for credit card companies, some rewards credit cards come with an annual fee. Every credit card is a bit different and promotional offers often change, so be sure to thoroughly look over the terms and conditions for each specific card before applying.