Charles Schwab

• Membership Rewards Program
• Investor Benefits
• Financial Education and Resources

Membership Rewards Program

Cardholders are able to receive one point for every dollar spent on qualified purchases with the company's Membership Rewards program. The Schwab Investor credit card offers new account holders with a $100 statement credit after spending at least $1,000 in purchases within the first three months. This card also includes no annual fee and a 0 percent introductory APR for six months. The American Express Platinum Card for Swab includes no foreign transaction fees and no interest charges when balances are paid in full each month.

Investor Benefits

Cardholders can also earn up to 1.5 percent cash back on eligible purchases, a Schwab Appreciation Bonus, and numerous travel and entertainment benefits. According to the company's website, the Schwab Appreciation Bonus is earned when qualified account holdings are over $250,000, and a $200 bonus is earned when account holdings are over $1,000,000. Membership rewards can be automatically deposited into Schwab investments accounts. A complete list of all rewards can be found directly on the corporate website.

Financial Education and Resources

Charles Schwab provides customers with a wealth of financial information and resources. There are a number of free financial articles on a wide range of topics on the company's website, as well as several types of financial calculators. The company provides investment advice, trading strategies, mortgage advice, and more. The company also offers personal banking services, personal loans, and tax help.

• Average APR Rates
• Additional Fees
• Service Limitations

Average APR Rates

Charles Schwab offers a 0 percent introductory APR only for six months, which is a relatively short introductory term. Once this offer expires, Schwab offers an APR range that is average for the industry but higher than rates charged by some similar competitors..

Service Limitations

The credit card offers are only available to clients who are able to maintain eligibility for a Schwab brokerage or IRA account. Full disclosure regarding eligibility requirement can be found directly on the company's website. The company also does not offer free credit scores for clients. No information could be found on its website about any safeguards on the available credit cards to protect against potential fraudulent activity. Customers must acquire at least 1,000 points in order to be eligible for redemption. According to the corporate website, it can take six to eight weeks for statement credits to be posted to a cardholder's account. Return protection on purchases is limited to a period of 90 days. Certain restrictions also apply to the travel and entertainment rewards and cardholders should read all terms and conditions carefully.