Best Credit Card Companies
American Express – Is the world’s largest issuer of charge cards and for targeting its products to high-income individuals with strong credit scores.
Bank of America – One of the largest financial institutions in the world, but one of the largest companies as well. Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, they now have nearly 300,000 full-time employees and does $100+ billion in annual revenue.
Barclaycard – Was the first UK credit card program when it was introduced in 1966. Barclaycard US was established in 2004, when Barclays purchased U.S.-based Juniper Financial Corporation.
Capital One – Is the 5th largest U.S. credit card company in terms of both outstanding balances and purchase volume. The company, established in 1995, is based in McLean, VA and has around 1,000 branch locations in the District of Columbia, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia. In addition to credit cards, Capital One is known for offering everyday banking products, personal loans, and auto loans.
Chase – Credit cards are issued by JPMorgan Chase & Co. – the largest bank in the U.S. by total deposits. Chase is known for offering a wide range of credit cards, from its popular Freedom rewards cards and co-branded offers through the likes of British Airways, United, and Southwest Airlines to the free balance transfer card, Slate.
Citibank – Targets the majority of its credit card offers to people with above-average credit standing. The company is known for offering a number of cards with extended 0% introductory periods as well as a broad selection of rewards.
Discover – Offers cash rewards and was, in fact, the pioneer of the first cash back program. Discover has a wide range of credit card offers, however, including a suite of 0% cards under the “Discover it” brand, various travel rewards cards, and co-branded cards offered in partnership with a number of retailers and major universities.
PNC – Is a full-service credit card issuer with offers ranging from secured credit cards for people with bad credit to rewards cards for small business owners.
USAA – The United States Automobile Association – is a full-service financial institution that offers credit cards, banking products, insurance, and investment services, primarily to members of the military and their families. While USAA does offer a variety of military-affiliated credit cards, the general-public is free to apply for them in addition to the rest of USAA’s credit card portfolio.
U.S. Bank – Is the country’s fifth biggest bank in terms of total assets, the fourth biggest bank in terms of branches, and the seventh largest credit card issuer. When it comes to credit cards, U.S. Bank is known for rewards.
Wells Fargo – It is the 8th largest credit card issuer in the U.S. Nevertheless, Wells Fargo targets offers to people across the credit spectrum – from credit building credit cards to rewards credit cards to business credit cards.
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