Schwab Investor Card® from American Express

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Card Details and Application Link
Schwab Investor Card® from American Express

FM Mini Review: The Schwab Investor card offers a decent return via the intro offer, but it isn't very rewarding for ongoing spend.

Card Type: Amex Credit Card

Base
1.5%

Earning rate: 1.5% on all eligible purchases

Noteworthy perks: Cash back is automatically deposited into your eligible Schwab account.

Application Tips


Amex Application Tips



  • Safe to Apply: Amex is the safest bank for trying your luck at earning a new welcome bonus offer. They don’t usually issue a hard pull when denying your application, and if you already have an Amex card, they won't usually issue a hard pull when approved for another one. Plus, they’ll now warn you during the application process if you’re not eligible for the bonus.

  • Lifetime Rule: If you've ever had the same card before, you are most likely prohibited from earning a welcome bonus offer for the card if you apply now. Fortunately you'll be warned during the application process if this is the case. Amex is known to "forget" that you've had a card after about 7 years.

  • 90 Day Rule: You can get at most two credit cards within 90 days. This rule does not apply to Pay Over Time (charge) cards.

  • 5 credit card max: Amex usually won't approve applications for new credit cards if you already have 5 or more Amex credit cards or 10 or more charge cards.

  • Better Offers: You may be able to get a better offer than the best available public offer. Details here.

  • Hard inquiries combine into 1 when approved same day


Check application status here.
If denied, call reconsideration: 877-399-3083 (new accountholders); 866-314-0237 (current accountholders)

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$350 back
$250 cash back as a statement credit after $3K in the first 6 months plus $100 cash back as after $1K in first 3 months Terms Apply. (Rates & Fees)

No Annual Fee First Year, Then $95

 
 

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Recent better offer: Up to $350: 10% cash back as a statement credit on purchases at U.S. Restaurants in the first 6 months, up to $200 back. Plus, earn $150 back after $1K spend in 3 months. (Expired 5/3/17)

 
 
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$250 Annual Fee