Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Corporate credit cards are a convenient way to travel or entertain for business, just as they can also be your ticket to free vacations, home improvement and spa treatments. It does not involve charging personal accounts to your company, but it does require your employer to sign up for rewards programs offered through corporate credit cards.

First you must find out if your company allows its employees to reap the benefits of the card's reward programs. Not every company allows its employees to have full use, or any use at all, to its corporate credit cards, and for some very good reasons as rewards programs, particularly those offered by Visa and Mastercard, can cost companies money to sign up for. Also note that membership in such rewards programs aren't automatic. If you have an American Express card, you or your company will have to pay a $75 sign-up fee; similar fees are charged by other credit card companies, as well.  

It is a good idea to research what types of rewards are available. Most credit card companies provide a list of partner airlines, cruise companies and hotels. Some also have deals with electronics companies from Dell to Sony, while others allow you to purchase furniture from Crate and Barrel and other stores. Some rewards can also be found through concerts and sporting events.  It may take time to rack up points, so users must decide if it may be worth it.  

To reap the most of your rewards, see if you can combine points from your corporate card with your personal card in order to double your rewards points.  Before you begin your investigation into earning yourself some amazing rewards, inquire to your employer about working with/receiving a corporate credit card with a rewards program. It is always helpful to ensure the possibility that everyone in the company will find rewards that suit them, with nothing to lose.
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