Elite Rewards Platinum Plus MasterCard

No Annual Fee. No Program Fee.
Earn one point for every purchase dollar
Earn Bonus Points for every dollar you spend at participating merchants

2.9% Annual Percentage Rate (APR)† for Cash Advance Checks and Balance Transfers.*

CREDIT LINE UP TO $100,000 WITH PLATINUM PLUS® CARD.

You spoke, and we listened. We designed the new Elite Rewards® Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card to feature one of the most comprehensive rewards programs on the market. There has never been a better opportunity for you to go anywhere you want or get virtually anything you want with a credit card rewards program.

Here are the facts:

• No Annual Fee. No Program Fee.
  
• Earn one point for every purchase dollar in net retail purchases you spend with your new Elite Rewards® Platinum Plus® MasterCard® credit card.§
  
• Receive 500 Bonus Points after first retail purchase.§§
  
• Earn Bonus Points for every dollar you spend at participating merchants.§§§§
  
• Check your Elite Rewards points balance, view rewards, and redeem points online at www.eliterewards.com.
  

• Fly on major U.S. based airlines, no blackout dates.
  
• Enjoy hotel stays and AVIS® car rentals.
  
• Receive gift certificates/cards redeemable at top retailers and restaurants.
  

DID YOU KNOW?

	The prospect of bankruptcy is an ever increasing reality facing many individuals. Figures released recently by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) show that bankruptcies and insolvencies have hit an all-time high. The Figures For 2005: 13,501 people declared bankrupt in UK 6960 adults entered into voluntary insolvency known as Individual Voluntary Agreement What To Do If You Are Thinking Of Declaring Yourself Bankrupt. It's better to enter into an IVA than to declare yourself bankrupt. Under an IVA, borrowers agree to pay a fixed monthly amount over an agreed period, subject to approval by three-quarters of their creditors. In return, the interest on their debts is frozen, and some of their debt - in some cases, up to four-fifths (80%) is written off. What Has Caused This? Te lending boom which began roughly a dozen years ago led to a rise in credit problems. However, these figures are even higher than those recorded in the recession of the early Nineties. This sounds off a big alarm bell regarding how we manage our finances. The breadth and depth of our borrowing habit have increased considerably, as relaxed lending standards have led to a rise in both the number of borrowers and the overall amount that individuals can borrow. In short, we have become credit junkies. We live today and pay tomorrow. Naturally, this borrowing binge creates victims, as over-indebted people struggle to meet rising debt repayments and their finances begin to spiral hopelessly out of control. What Criteria Is Required For Declaring Myself IVA? Bankruptcy laws have become more relaxed, with some people now seeing it as an easy option or 'get out' to resolve their problems. It does, however, still impact upon your financial life. You may be reading this thinking an IVA is your best option, but it only really applies if you are working full time and you owe more than £7,500 to three or more lenders. It's also expensive to arrange ( you would be looking at costs of around £6,500 ! ). Alternatively, you can attempt to tackle the problem yourself by increasing your income, reducing your outgoings, and throwing all your spare cash at your debts.

You can do everything else online, why not acquire an auto loan as well? Some people are hesitant to use the internet for financial transactions or decisions. They don't realize that online auto loans actually have significant advantages to standard auto loans. There are several benefits of applying online for an auto loan.

Lower interest rate

There are several places where one can get a loan. You can get a car loan from the dealership, bank/credit union, home equity, and online. The online resource typically will have the lowest interest rates of all methods. There are even sites in which auto lenders will compete for your business. This creates much lower interest rates than you could ever imagine at a bank or dealership.

No Additional Fees

Another advantage of an online automotive loan application is the absence of extra fees. You do not have to pay an application fee to apply online. You also will not fine any hidden finance fees for new vehicles when applying online. Not only is it cost effective for you to get an auto loan online, but it is cost effective for the lender as well.

Payment calculator

Using the internet provides a significant advantage of loan awareness. Many online lenders have car loan payment calculators right on their sites. This encourages borrowers to be educated on what an interest rate means to their payment, or how a loan duration can affect the total amount paid, etc. Loan payment calculators allow you as the borrower to know how much you can afford to borrow before even applying.

Convenience

Convenience is possibly the biggest benefit of applying online for an automobile loan. You can sit in the comfort of your own home while you compare and apply for various loans. The approvals are also very quick. During business hours, online auto loans can be approved within an hour of application. The online marketplace has become the place to shop for auto loans. Various benefits including low interest rates, no additional fees, payment calculators, and convenience, have people flocking to these online.