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Top Credit Card Offers of the Year 2007

Just a couple of weeks left before a new 2008 year beginning. It will bring a great deal of new feelings, emotions, probably, some changes in your professional and private life. Credit card industry is preparing a few surprises for credit card holders. But you will discover them next year. And for now, 2007 is coming to an end and it is time to take stock of all good and bad things you have been through this year.

Financial experts are not sitting on their hands either. They have summed up the results of 2007 for credit card market and made up a list of top credit card offers. The 2 major criteria were plastics' popularity with card owners and the benefits that cards offer. So, here they are, 5 best credit cards of 2007.

1. Discover Motiva Card. It has been issued this year. This card offers from 5 to 20% Cashback Bonus, unlimited cash rewards, but the most enticing term is that the credit card company grants you a Pay-On-Time Bonus, which equals to a month's interest on condition that you make 6 monthly payments in a row on time.

2. Green credit cards. A true breakthrough of the year. GreenPay MasterCard, Brighter Planet Visa, GEMoney Earth Rewards Card. Now every credit card user can make a contribution in the future of our planet. And, by the way, green cards are gaining popularity with the speed of light. If you are not indifferent to ecological problems, you can take advantage of this type of cards. The rewards you earn will help fund environmental projects.

3. Capital One Card's Lab. This card is really something you have never seen before. It has no analogues on credit card market. This credit card from Capital One Bank offer gives you an opportunity to set your own rules, features and terms, such as introductory rates on balance transfers or new purchases, choose rewards and interest rates on your card. So, you are partially involved in the process of your credit card deal's designing.

4. Chase Freedom Card. Actually, it is not a new product. This is some kind of remake. The credit card by Chase Bank was issued last year, but in 2007 it got a new rewards program, which made the plastic one of the 2007's bestsellers. This credit card's owner gets higher rebates for the three categories of products, he or she spends more money. The top purchases tend to be groceries, dining out, and gas.

5. World of Warcraft Visa has become a very pleasant surprise for online gamers. It even got a "WoW" name. The more points you earn - the more free game time you get. Once you collect 1,500 reward points you get a whole month of free play time. People, who are not really into online gaming, might not appreciate this offer, but gamers are on cloud number 9.

As you see, this year's top credit card deals are rich in rewards and bonuses. Nowadays credit card market is so extensive, that every person can choose a plastic matching his or her tastes, demands, wallet, and lifestyle. But credit card industry will progress more and more. Do you wonder what 2008 has in store for you? We will wait and see.

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gamer 11:16 PM, December 25, 2007
gosh!!! warcraft visa!!! thank you for the news guys, it's just awesome!!!
Alice Bilbao 07:40 AM, February 04, 2008
HI! my name is Alice. I am an invironment-conscious person. That\'s why i think that it is necessary to have such a nice credit card as Green Pay Master Card. I earn reward and contribute to some environmental projects. I feel happy.
 
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