Best Credit Card Deals for Valentine’s Day

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Max

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Even though it falls on the same date every year, Valentine’s Day still takes many of us by surprise. If you’re in a new relationship, you’re trying to figure out how far you can go with gifts, flowers and dinner on the town. And if you’ve been with the same partner for years, you’re probably trying to figure out how to raise the stakes. Make your Valentine’s Day memorable with the best credit cards.

4 credit card deals to express love this Valentine’s day while saving money

Marriott Rewards Premier Visa Signature Card from Chase. Sometimes, the route to your Valentine’s heart leads straight out of town. This travel rewards credit card bestows you with instant Silver Elite status in the Marriott Rewards program. That means you’ll have direct access to an experienced guest services professional who can help you plan everything you need for a romantic getaway at any of Marriott’s 3,700 hotels and resorts throughout the world. While you dine and play during your trip, you’ll earn a 20 percent premium on your Marriott Rewards points, plus enough bonus points to cover next year’s surprise trip.

 
Discover Open Road. This version of the Discover Card offers one of the most unusual sign-up bonuses on the market: a $150 Restaurant.com gift certificate. If you’re not familiar with the website, Restaurant.com offers deeply discounted deals to eateries in most major cities. It’s not hard to stretch that $150 credit into $300 or more in dining rewards. One caveat: you won’t be able to use that credit on Valentine’s Day, but you can certainly shift around your “dining out” budget for the rest of the month with help from this special offer.

 
Citi Gold / AAdvantage Visa Signature. When your romantic getaway means getting really far away, Citi’s partnership with American Airlines can help you score some inexpensive plane tickets. Between a generous sign-up bonus and AA’s reduced mileage awards, you can quickly earn enough miles to escape to somewhere really romantic. Plus, the Citi Private Pass program gives you access to exclusive events and hard-to-get tickets for theater, sports and concerts in many cities across the country.

 
Bloomingdale’s Ultimate Premier Insider from American Express. As a rule, we generally avoid retail store credit cards. They rarely offer great value, and their interest rates tend to balloon beyond the point of practicality. However, a partnership between Bloomingdale’s and American Express means that your frequent shopping trips can help you keep your next gift a secret. Spend $2,500 a year at Bloomie’s, and you’ll get free gift wrapping and local delivery, plus help from a personal shopper who can help you pick out a great Valentine’s Day surprise.

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