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Cash Rebates Mon, Jul 29, 2002 AddThis Social Bookmark Button

By Karen Shuggart, CardTrak.com

Cash rebate cards have returned and with bigger rewards than ever. American Express has upgraded it "Cash Rebate Card" to now offer a cash rebate of up to 5%. The annual cash reward for purchases is up to 3% and there is an additional rebate of up to 2% for purchases in months in which the account carries a balance. An account is eligible for a rebate applied to a maximum of $50,000 of annual spending. Additional AmEx card benefits include: Purchase Protection Plan, Buyer's Assurance, and the ability to check and pay bills online. The APR for purchases for the first six months of cardmembership will be a fixed rate of 0% as long as the account is not in default. The APR for Purchases is 9.74%, 11.74%, or 14.74% as of 6/30/02. The APR for Cash Advances is 17.74% as of 6/30/02. The APRs may vary and are determined monthly by adding 4.99%, 6.99% or 9.99% to the Prime Rate (Prime) for Purchases and 12.99% to the Prime Rate for Cash Advances. For more information www.americanexpress.com/apply/.