By Rivan Stinson From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Credit cards make retail transactions easier. But they also can provide some extra shopping perks that will give you more for your money.
Issuers such as American Express, Capital One and Chase offer digital coupons to holders of their debit and credit cards. Simply sign into your account, browse the current offers, and add them to your card. Offers include cash back or statement credits at clothing stores, restaurants, hotels and rental car services. Note that for each issuer, offers change frequently, and each coupon has an expiration date.
To get your items faster, get a free ShopRunner membership through your Mastercard World or World Elite, American Express, or Chase credit card. ShopRunner partners with more than 100 retailers to offer free two-day shipping with no minimum purchase at most participating stores. Partner retailers include department stores Bloomingdale’s and Neiman Marcus, as well as various cosmetic companies. Mastercard and Chase users are entitled to a free one-year membership; American Express members receive a lifetime membership….