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Credit card churning, a tactic favored by travel enthusiasts, involves opening and closing credit cards to capitalize on welcome offers, then closing them before the annual fee recurs. But is it advisable? Let’s get to it! Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.

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00:00Credit card churning, a tactic favored by travel enthusiasts, involves opening credit cards to
00:05capitalize on welcome offers, then closing them before the annual fee recurs. But is it advisable?
00:11Let's get into it. Pros, quick accumulation of points and miles through welcome bonuses,
00:17access to additional card perks like lounge access and ride credits, and potential credit
00:23score boost for increased credit limit and point diversification. But these are the cons,
00:28according to the Points Guide. Negative impact on credit score due to frequent applications and
00:33closures encourages unnecessary spending to meet bonus requirements and requires time and effort
00:40to manage multiple accounts. Beware that many issuers like Chase and American Express enforce rules to
00:46limit card acquisitions, complicating churning strategies. Needless to say, credit card churning
00:52offers rewards but demands careful planning and management to mitigate credit impacts and maximize
00:58benefits. If you feel up for the challenge, then get ready for some serious rewards.
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