Maximize Your Rewards: The Ultimate Guide to Credit Card Cancellation

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Welcome to Points for Normal People!

In this episode, I’ll be sharing about the most requested topic for this podcast; when to close your credit cards for maximum value. I’ll break down the various reasons that you may want to cancel a card and then give you a list of questions to ask yourself, to make sure that you get the most out of your card before you cancel. 

If you find yourself new to credit cards and points, I’m here to help you with all the details, keeping it as simple as possible, and making sure that you get the most out of your credit cards for what you value!

ACTION STEPS:

• Begin the process of evaluating your cards, by asking the first question: Do the benefits outweigh the annual fee?
• After you have answered the question above, for any card you are considering canceling, you can ask the following questions: 
  • Will I lose my points if I close this card?
  • Can I combine these points with another card before I cancel?
  • Will I lose the ability to transfer my points to travel partners if I close my card?
  • If yes, am I okay with that?
  • Do I want to transfer points before closing?
  • Are there any benefits I can get one more time?
  • Should I keep this card so I can refer other people to it?
  • How will closing this card affect my relationship with this bank?
  • Do I have at least one card left with this bank?
  • How will closing this card affect my credit score, specifically credit utilization?
  • When can I apply for this card again? 
• Get the free download of the above list of questions here: https://katiestraveltricks.ck.page/12questions
• If you want specifics on certain banks or cards, sign up for our newsletter here and get the free guide: https://katiestraveltricks.com/travel-points-101-quick-start-guide/
• Get the free course, which includes the Southwest Companion Pass Bootcamp module:  learn.katiestraveltricks.com 

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