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American Express and Discover both offer a rewarding range of credit cards — with some big differences that set them apart.
American Express has a broad catalog, including cash-back cards with some of the highest earning rates available today, premium travel rewards cards, and co-branded cards with multiple airlines and hotels. Discover, on the other hand, is more streamlined and focused on no annual fee cards with solid cash-back earnings.
No matter your credit-building or rewards goals, there's likely an American Express or Discover credit card that can help you get there. But before you decide, it's important to know what exactly you can get with each one.
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