7 Little-Known Credit Card Perks

Points and cash back are only a fraction of the things your credit card can do for you. Here are seven benefits cardholders receive — from extended warranties on items they purchase with their cards to free admission to museums. See what your card can do for you.  Enhance Your Warranty: Gold and platinum MasterCards, Visa Signature cards and American Express cards all extend the manufacturer’s warranty by up to one year when you use the cards to purchase items. American Express cards and Citi’s new ThankYou Premier card will pay to repair broken items or replace lost purchases within 90 days — up to $1,000 per claim (the $450-per-year Platinum card has a limit of $10,000).
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