Marathon® Platinum MasterCard® from Chase

Earn Automatic Rebates with Every Purchase 10% Rebate on All Marathon Purchases for the First 60 Days 5% Rebate on All Marathon Purchases Thereafter 1% Rebate on All Other Purchases

Review: The Marathon® Platinum MasterCard® from Chase is designed for those with very good credit who frequently purchase Marathon® gasoline. Through the rebate program, cardholders will be awarded rebates towards free Marathon® gas purchases. A 1% rebate is earned on all general purchases, and a generous 5% rebate is earned on all purchases made at Marathon® locations. In addition, during the first 60 days, a 10% rebate is applied to all Marathon® purchases made with the card. As an added bonus, rebates are applied directly to the cardholder's account. Aside from the reward program, the card provides several platinum benefits such as a purchase protection plan, up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance, and auto rental insurance. The interest rate for purchases and balance transfers is above average for a reward card. However, there is a 0% introductory rate that applies to purchases and balance transfers for the first six months. It is important to note that finance charges applied use the "Two Cycles Average Daily Balance" method, which is a more costly method in applying finance charges for those who occasionally carry a balance as compared to the "Average Daily Balance" method used by most card issuers. Therefore, those who qualify for the lowest rate offered, plan to pay in full after the introductory rate expires (to avoid finance charges), and will use the card frequently for Marathon® purchases (to earn additional rebates) will benefit most from what the Marathon® Platinum MasterCard® from Chase has to offer.

Date of Review: 2006-04-08 00:00:00

Notes: The APR for purchases and balance transfers varies according to the applicant's credit history and is either 9.99%, 11.99% or 14.99% + Prime Rate. See website for complete terms and conditions of card usage and application disclosure.

Additional Perks: Various card designs to select from. Various Internet account related services. Lost and stolen card reporting. Emergency cash replacement. Emergency card replacement. Roadside assistance. Lost and damaged luggage insurance. Up to $500,000 in travel accident insurance. Auto rental insurance. Fraud and security protection services. Purchase protection. Extended warranty for purchases. Year-end financial statement. Various travel and emergency assistance services. See website for additional benefits.