MasterCard

MasterCard is one of the top dogs when it comes to worldwide credit card acceptance and popularity as it provides services in more than 210 countries and territories. The roots of MasterCard can be traced back to 1966 when a group of banks created a member-owned association called The Interbank Card Association. In 1968 the group expanded to Mexico, Japan and Europe. The company introduced the Master Charge card and changed its name to MasterCard in 1979. In 1987 MasterCard became the first credit card issued in the People’s Republic of China. MasterCard Worldwide is now located in New York City. It’s a membership organization that’s owned by the institutions that issue the cards.

MasterCard has a wide variety of credit cards available for personal and business use. To learn more about the company visit its website at www.mastercard.com

Chase Platinum MasterCard

The Chase Platinum MasterCard comes with a zero percent introductory annual percentage rate and has no annual fee. The card has a Flexible Rewards Program that enables you to earn one point for every eligible dollar spent. You can redeem the points for your choice of cash back, merchandise, travel or gift cards. The Platinum Card features an interest-free grace period when you pay your bill in full each month.

Credit Card Features

  • Annual fee - None
  • Rewards program
  • Intro APR - 0%
  • Intro APR period - Up to 12 months
  • Regular APR - 14.24%
  • Balance transfers - Yes
  • Auto rental collision damage waiver
  • Worldwide travel accident insurance

Universal Entertainment Student MasterCard

The Universal Entertainment Student MasterCard is designed for students enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university. The card has a zero percent introductory interest rate for six months on purchases and balance transfers. The card has no annual fee and you earn Universal reward points with every purchase. These points can be redeemed for free CDs, DVDs, movie tickets, theme park passes and more. This student MasterCard also offers an interest-free grace period on purchases.

Credit Card Features

  • Annual fee - None
  • Rewards program
  • Intro APR - 0%
  • Intro APR period - Six months
  • Regular APR - 18.24%
  • Balance transfers - Yes
  • Auto rental insurance
  • Worldwide travel accident insurance
  • Purchase protection