Here's the deal. I need to use my credit card to get an additional 850 miles QUICKLY to buy an airline ticket. That means, in my card's scenario, that I need to spend $850 (1 point/$spent). However, I don't want to buy anything. I have heard of some place where you can buy coins, I think it was silver dollars, for a very small premium, and you could use a credit card. This would be the perfect solution because I'm using my credit card to buy negotiable currency. Anyone familiar with this, or can offer another alternative for me to build miles without having to get 'goods'?
posted by lometogo on Dec 16, 2009 - 17 answers

What is the best way to convert prepaid reward credit cards to cash? I have a reward card from American Express and a rebate card through Visa that I would like to convert to cash because spending the precise amount the cards are worth is difficult.
posted by SuperCoolZane on Oct 12, 2009 - 12 answers

How do I get my life on track with high debt and a chronic medical condition? [more inside]
posted by thegreatcokeolympics on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

How to negotiate with a credit card company? [more inside]
posted by digividal on Sep 18, 2009 - 9 answers

Financial filter: I recently received a very fancy mailing from a company in Florida (Trascendental Lending), offering me (due to new government regulations) to consolidate my credit card dept (35K) to a new 5% loan, with much lower payments. This sounds too good to be true so I presume it is? [more inside]
posted by digividal on Sep 11, 2009 - 9 answers

Credit Card debt for teh first time in my life, I'm lost as to what my options are. [more inside]
posted by bluehermit on Aug 4, 2009 - 20 answers

Scared of going to prison due to tax payments. Need advice... [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 21, 2009 - 7 answers

Seeking techniques for aiding/supporting/educating a financially irresponsible spouse who talks the talk but won't walk the walk. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2009 - 27 answers

How long should I wait before making another credit card application? I was denied for a specific card I'd like (Amazon.com card through Chase) in February for "too many credit applications." Can I apply again for it now? [more inside]
posted by jgunsch on May 31, 2009 - 12 answers

Why was my credit line increased? [more inside]
posted by luckyveronica on Apr 15, 2009 - 15 answers

Should we apply for this store credit card or just pay the cash that we have? [more inside]
posted by ForeverDcember on Mar 6, 2009 - 12 answers

Bank Fraud Filter: A friend has just asked me to add him to my credit card as an 'authorized user' as a way to boost his credit. After doing a little research, I see that 'credit card piggybacking' is a well-known credit-repair tactic. Should I help? [more inside]
posted by shew on Mar 4, 2009 - 40 answers

What happens if I default on unsecured debt? [more inside]
posted by hardbop on Feb 10, 2009 - 9 answers

My credit card number was stolen! How do I determine the most likely culprit (or at least how they did it) and try to ensure it doesn't happen again either to me or to someone else? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe on Jan 14, 2009 - 13 answers

If you earned $2500 a month after taxes, and you paid about $1000 on rent/bills/groceries/fun, how much of the remainder would you pay toward a credit debt of $6000 at 9% and how much would you put into savings at 4.5%?
posted by anonymous on Jan 5, 2009 - 29 answers

I just reported a local small business for adding a fee to my credit card for its usage. Am I a horrible person? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Jan 2, 2009 - 74 answers

Legitimate reason to decrypt a credit card? [more inside]
posted by doomtop on Dec 30, 2008 - 44 answers

Looking for statistics on european credit card market. [more inside]
posted by elpapacito on Dec 21, 2008 - 3 answers

In the past I have been paid the following things to sign up for a Credit Card: a slice of pizza, a shirt, a $15 discount, and now at Amazon, a $30 discount. Are there any with a higher value than that? [more inside]
posted by brenton on Nov 24, 2008 - 20 answers

I'm living in BC and and have a money on a credit card that is at around 15%. Every once in a while I hear about some offer that they will transfer your debt and give you 0% or really low interest for a year or something. Any good offers out there right now??? Thank you!
posted by figTree on Oct 28, 2008 - 4 answers

What's the best Canadian credit card to earn travel miles? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Sep 16, 2008 - 9 answers

any good recommendations for business credit cards? Spend about 400K per year. 35 cardholders. pay on time.
posted by dougiedd on Sep 15, 2008 - 7 answers

I have a debit card from my credit union. I tore the activation sticker off of it before calling the number. Any way I can find the number somehow?
posted by ofthestrait on Aug 17, 2008 - 8 answers

Are Capital One "card upgrades" for real? [more inside]
posted by melvinwang on Aug 15, 2008 - 10 answers

Legalfilter: I need advice if we should sue or not! [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Jul 31, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm thinking of getting a credit card -is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by Flamingoroad on Jul 13, 2008 - 14 answers

I need help finding the best deal on a Canadian credit card. [more inside]
posted by cgg on Jun 18, 2008 - 4 answers

I have a curbside mailbox and mail theft is common in Utah (http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600129714,00.html). Big Credit Card Company (BCCC) sends me convenience checks that can be stolen and cashed by anybody. The post office won’t let me move my mailbox to my house. Local politicians sided with the Postmaster. A rental box or a new security mailbox are impractical. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers

One of my boyfriend's student loans just got turned over to a collection agency. How bad is this? [more inside]
posted by peacheater on Mar 25, 2008 - 15 answers

What's the best way to get a flight for the minimum number of points using my BofA (formerly MBNA) World Points? We want to go somewhere besides the US, the Caribbean or Mexico. [more inside]
posted by uvaleg on Mar 14, 2008 - 2 answers

I've been able to reduce my debt and build great credit. I only have 1 credit card and they refuse to drop my rate, its pretty high and I they nickel and dime you for everything. Does anyone know of a website or a deal on a credit card that has a low rate, good reputation and free or low transfer rate?
posted by bleucube on Mar 5, 2008 - 8 answers

Background: I am in a serious relationship. The woman I am dating currently has what I would consider significant financial problems. What are her best options? [more inside]
posted by lutzla23 on Feb 4, 2008 - 22 answers

Is there a way to direct HR in the USA to send my entire paycheck directly to my credit card account without first needing to send it to my checking account? (hypothetical) [more inside]
posted by parmanparman on Feb 4, 2008 - 8 answers

What are some retail credit card accounts (ie Macy's Card) that deliver good freebies, coupons, discounts or other promos for members? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Jan 13, 2008 - 13 answers

Can a person add money to their checking account buy using a credit card balance transfer offer online and entering their Visa CheckCard number as the account to be credited?
posted by Pater Aletheias on Jan 11, 2008 - 9 answers

Why do receipts in Canada show your entire credit card number? [more inside]
posted by pravit on Oct 17, 2007 - 21 answers

I am using extra student loan money at 6.8% (mostly unsubsidized) interest rate to pay off my credit cards (about 25K) worth. What should I do when I get a bunch of other cash? Pay off loans or invest? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 12, 2007 - 12 answers

I just received a large ($7K) refund on a credit card from a trip I canceled. How do I turn it into cash? [more inside]
posted by steve.wdc on Sep 3, 2007 - 11 answers

Can a person legally get and use Business Credit Cards such as American Express Business, Visa Business...etc..etc..? [more inside]
posted by curiousleo on Jul 19, 2007 - 10 answers

My credit card recently expired and I received a letter that said it would not be renewed due to a high balance. How do I explain to them that it should be re-instated? [more inside]
posted by commasplice on Jul 4, 2007 - 12 answers

How hard should I try to get my $50 back? [more inside]
posted by wubbie on Jul 2, 2007 - 24 answers

If my PayPal account got compromised, would it be possible for someone to send themselves money funded by my credit card thats attached to the account? If that happened, could the credit card charges be disputed? Thanks
posted by jorlando on Jun 25, 2007 - 7 answers

I lost a credit card; I call the lost-card-number and report it. They say it's $10 to cancel the lost card... [more inside]
posted by nomisxid on Jun 20, 2007 - 18 answers

I am getting married in three months and just got off the phone with citi credit cards. Their credit protector plan will credit (meaning I don't have to pay them back) my account for two months' minimum payment when I get married. [more inside]
posted by parma on Jun 3, 2007 - 8 answers

Which credit cards have the best rewards? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Apr 22, 2007 - 19 answers

HELOC or 2nd mortgage (fixed interest) to consolidate credit card debt in order to improve FICO score? [more inside]
posted by zzztimbo on Mar 15, 2007 - 5 answers

We found an unauthorized charge of about $1,000 on our Visa statement -- from seven months ago (groan). What's our best plan for recovering these funds? [more inside]
posted by diastematic on Mar 9, 2007 - 12 answers

I've paid off all my credit cards.... now what? [more inside]
posted by weiler63 on Mar 7, 2007 - 22 answers

Why did this credit card swiping trick work? [more inside]
posted by baphomet on Mar 5, 2007 - 24 answers

How do I go about closing my American Express credit card account? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani on Feb 23, 2007 - 14 answers