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What’s the difference between an authorized user and an employee card?
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with new information. Whether you’re a parent looking to help pay for your children’s living expenses or a business owner trying to streamline your company’s spending patterns, you may want to add an additional user to your credit card account. TPG reader Kevin wants to know what the difference is between an authorized user and an employee card… I’m trying to add additional cardholders on my small-business credit card and it says “request employee cards.” Is that the same as adding an authorized user? TPG READER KEVIN Want more credit card news and advice from TPG?...
If I book a basic economy ticket with a partner airline, will my credit card still get me a free checked bag?
Reader Questions are answered twice a week by TPG Senior Points & Miles Contributor Ethan Steinberg. While basic economy has been around in the U.S. for several years now, it’s starting to expand to more and more international carriers as well. For flexible travelers who pack light this can mean lower fares, while other passengers might find themselves getting charged more for benefits like seat selection and carry-on bags that used to be free. TPG reader Clive wants to know if he can get around the restrictions of basic economy on a partner airline by using a credit card from a...