What are co-branded credit cards?

Co-branded credit cards are store or brand credit cards offered through traditional card issuers like Chase, Citi or American Express. These can include airline credit cards that let you earn miles within a specific frequent flyer program or hotel credit cards that let you earn points within a hotel loyalty program.

Which credit card brands offer rewards?

Popular brands like JetBlue, Hyatt and Disney have all partnered with credit card companies to offer cards that earn rewards in their loyalty programs and offer brand specific perks. Typically, a co-branded credit card will offer rewards and or other perks within the brand.

What is a credit card issuer?

A financial institution that issues credit cards. Most of the time a credit card's issuer (e.g. Bank of America or Capital One) will be different from the network it is on (i.e. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover). The two exceptions are American Express and Discover, which are networks that began issuing their own cards directly.

Which airlines offer co-branded credit cards?

Major airlines like American Airlines, Delta and United offer co-branded credit cards in partnership with big banks including Chase or Citi and card networks such as Visa or American Express.