Allows a cardholder to earn points or money to get cash, merchandise, or services for using the card.

A "give back" or "incentive" card. A rebate card offers bonuses, such as airline mileage, cash rebates, or purchase rebates, to cardholders, often for the dollar amount charged on the card. Benefits: You can capitalize on rebate offers and earn some serious savings if you pay off your rebate card balance regularly.

A credit card that provides benefits for credit card use. Benefits can include: airline miles, discounts, products, services, etc.