How do credit card rewards work?
Quick Answer
Credit card rewards give you back 1-5% of spending as cash, points, or miles. Issuers pay rewards from the interchange fees they charge merchants on each transaction. Worthwhile only if you pay the balance in full each month.
Warren Team
Updated November 8, 2025
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Warren Team
Updated November 8, 2025
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