Your request is being processed.

Validating personal information

Please wait.

<meta property="cq:wcmmode" content="disabled"/><meta property="articleFeedData" content="{"nextPageMobile":false,"nextPageNumberMobile":-1,"nextPageUrl":"/articles/five-interesting-credit-card-facts.2","prevPageNumber":-1,"bottomArticles":[{"date":"Tue Oct 29 16:21:59 PDT 2024","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/jorge-labrador/jcr:content/data/master","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2024/10/240517_DA_WhatCreditScoreDoYouStartWith_SEOA_FINAL.jpg","previewDescription":"Wondering what your starting credit score is? Learn how to build a strong foundation from the beginning of your credit journey.","title":"What Credit Score Do You Start With?","pagePath":"/articles/what-credit-score-do-you-start-with","imageAlt":"A young woman raises her fist in celebration while holding up her credit card, as if she\u2019s pleased with her starting credit score.","tags":["creditonebank:CreditEducation","credit-one-central-topics:credit-card","credit-one-central-topics:credit-report","credit-one-central-topics:credit-score"]},{"date":"Mon Oct 28 00:00:00 PDT 2024","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/heather-vale/jcr:content/data/master","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2022/07/220466_CM_ApplyingWithBadCredit_SEOA_R1.jpg","previewDescription":"If bad credit makes you doubt whether you\u2019ll be approved for a credit card, don\u2019t worry. With some work, time and compromise, options are available.","title":"Can I Still Apply for A Credit Card with Bad Credit?","pagePath":"/articles/can-i-still-apply-for-a-credit-card-with-bad-credit","imageAlt":"A man and a woman sitting and reviewing financial statements while applying for a credit card with bad credit","tags":["creditonebank:CreditEducation","credit-one-central-topics:credit-card","credit-one-central-topics:credit-score","credit-one-central-topics:financial-tips"]},{"date":"Thu Oct 24 00:00:00 PDT 2024","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/jorge-labrador/jcr:content/data/master","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2021/11/prs1234_104177-How-Long-Does-a-Late-Payment-Stay-on-Your-Credit-Report.jpg","previewDescription":"One late payment can have a surprisingly big impact, but the next steps you take can make a massive difference.","title":"How Long Do Late Payments Stay on Your Credit Report?","pagePath":"/articles/how-long-does-a-late-payment-stay-in-your-credit-reports","imageAlt":"A past-due bill notice sits on a table, perhaps raising concerns about how long late payments stay on your credit report.","tags":["creditonebank:CreditEducation","credit-one-central-topics:credit-card","credit-one-central-topics:credit-report","credit-one-central-topics:credit-score","credit-one-central-topics:financial-tips"]}],"authorArticlesMobile":[],"prevPageMobile":false,"nextPage":true,"prevPage":false,"prevPageUrl":"/articles/five-interesting-credit-card-facts","prevPageUrlMobile":"/articles/five-interesting-credit-card-facts","prevPageNumberMobile":-1,"topArticles":[{"date":"Fri Nov 08 00:00:00 PST 2024","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/jim-holborow/jcr:content/data/master","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2021/11/Things_You_Need_to_Know_About_Secured_Credit_Cards.jpg","previewDescription":"Unsecured credit cards can offer more benefits than secured credit cards, but they may not be the right choice for your unique financial situation.","title":"Secured vs. Unsecured Credit Cards: What\u2019s the Difference?","pagePath":"/articles/6-things-you-should-know-about-secured-credit-cards","imageAlt":"A lock sits on a pile of credit cards to represent secured credit cards.","tags":["creditonebank:CreditEducation","creditonebank:PersonalFinance","credit-one-central-topics:credit-card","credit-one-central-topics:credit-score"]},{"date":"Thu Oct 31 00:00:00 PDT 2024","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/heather-vale/jcr:content/data/master","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2024/10/240516_DA_6ReasonsScoreCouldDropRefresh_SEOA_FINAL.jpg","previewDescription":"Your credit score can fluctuate for a number of reasons. Here are some of the most common things that could trigger a credit score drop.","title":"6 Reasons Your Credit Score Could Drop","pagePath":"/articles/6-reasons-your-credit-score-could-drop","imageAlt":"A young woman scowls at her laptop, holding her head in one hand and her credit card in the other, perhaps trying to figure out why her credit score dropped. ","tags":["creditonebank:CreditEducation","credit-one-central-topics:credit-score","credit-one-central-topics:financial-tips"]},{"date":"Wed Oct 30 00:00:00 PDT 2024","author":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/content-fragments/authorbio/heather-vale/jcr:content/data/master","imagePath":"/content/dam/cob-corp-acquisition/images/articles/2024/04/240191_DA_RebuildCreditAfterBankruptcyRefresh_SEOA_R1.jpg","previewDescription":"Rebuilding credit after bankruptcy takes time and commitment. But it\u2019s definitely possible with some patience, diligence, proven strategies, and the right tools.","title":"How To Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy","pagePath":"/articles/rebuilding-credit-after-bankruptcy","imageAlt":"A page titled Bankruptcy sits on a desk beside a calculator, glasses and pen, ready to create a plan to rebuild credit.","tags":["creditonebank:CreditEducation","credit-one-central-topics:credit-score","credit-one-central-topics:debt","credit-one-central-topics:financial-tips"]}],"lastPageNumberMobile":0,"currentPageNumber":1,"nextPageNumber":2,"lastPageNumber":72,"nextPageUrlMobile":"","articlesTopics":["credit report","financial tips","credit score","credit card","debt"],"currentPageNumberMobile":1}"/>

Accept Mail Offer
See If You Pre-Qualify
Customer Service

Credit One Central

Credit Education
Personal Finance
Life Events
Financial Planning
Glossary

Home
blank

Credit Education

Five Interesting Credit Card Facts

Author: Marc Klein

April 12, 2023

Topics:

Credit Card Infographic

Whether you’re preparing for the off chance of a “financial facts” category at your next trivia night, or just want to brush up on the latest in the world of credit cards for the fun of it, there’s always something new you can learn. Here are five interesting facts about credit cards that you can add to your knowledge bank.

Learn five facts about credit cards.

Marc Klein

About the author:

With his eyes set on becoming the next great ad man (at least until his comedy writing career took off), Marc earned his journalism degree and went straight into advertising for various gaming and tourism clients. He later expanded his credentials to include public affairs and communications work for several environmental science organizations before returning to his marketing roots. A lifelong scholar with recent studies in strategic communication, Marc enjoys tying humor into his writing and simplifying complex financial subjects into engaging and easy-to-digest content for a wide variety of audiences.

This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.

Recommended Articles

A hand holds a credit card while a pile of several more sits on a laptop keyboard, indicating that the cardholder has often applied for credit cards.

How Often Should You Apply For a Credit Card?

Lots of credit card options are available, but applying too often isn’t recommended. Here’s how to decide when you could consider submitting another application.

A drawn map of the United States with each state labeled.

What is the Average Credit Score by Age or State?

A credit score is a number ranging from 300-850 that measures your creditworthiness—the higher the score, the better. There are several types of credit scores as well as several components that go into one.

How Credit Cards Work

How do Credit Cards Work?

You insert the EMV chip of your card into the credit card terminal on the counter, wait a few seconds, politely decline a printed receipt from the friendly barista working the register, and walk out the door with your latte in hand. You don’t give what just took place a second thought until you receive your credit card statement showing a $6 charge for that caffeinated morning pick-me-up almost a month later.

Credit Cards

Browse Credit Cards
See If You Pre-Qualify
Accept Mail Offer
Application Status

Support

FAQs
Contact Us
Accessibility
Credit One Central

About Us

Company
Partnerships
Community
Careers
News

Credit One Bank Mobile App

Privacy
Terms of Use
Security & Fraud
Card Agreements

© 2024 Credit One Bank, N.A. All Rights Reserved. Member FDIC. This is a secure site.