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Special Connections® Credit Card Reviews


Special Connections Visa Signature credit card
4.5/5 overall rating
(1448 reviews)
Get the card that rewards you with up to 4% Cash Back1footnote 1 in all your favorite categories!2footnote 2
1footnote 1 Cash Back applied as a statement credit.
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11/06/2024
Wallace W
Cosby, MO
Cardholder since 1977
11/06/2024

Convenient, except when you're broke

I've been using my Special Connections card for years, and it has been an overall great experience. I've had cashiers look surprised when I insert my card and it then asks which account I want to pull money from. However, on some machines that don't have the ability to select whether I want to pay with credit or debit, the system seems to default to paying with debit. I've had a few instances where money has been super tight, hence why I'm paying for things with credit, and the pay kiosks I'm using will decline me for my debit balance being too low. Like, I KNOW my debit balance is low, that's why I'm trying to pay with credit! Anyway, it doesn't come up too often, but be wary when trying to use this card at a Walmart. In my experience, their old card readers and kiosks will try to run you as Debit instead of Credit, which can be a mild headache.
Grace P
Lawrence, KS
Cardholder since 2020
11/06/2024
Renae
Anderson, IN
Cardholder since 2015
11/06/2024

Honest

You have always been so helpful and your staff very nice
Clare P
Pipestone, MN
Cardholder since 2020
11/06/2024

I want a checking account

I called to try to set up a checking account and I was unable to get this done. It sucks having only the credit card with no other accounts.
Deborah M
Chicago, IL
Cardholder since 1989
11/06/2024

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no problems. sometimes takes a while to reach customer service, but never too long, and all issues/questions resolved well or better.
Clifford
Somerset, TX
Cardholder since 2023
11/06/2024
Sandra
High Ridge, MO
Cardholder since 2021
11/06/2024

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Edmond P
Fayetteville, AR
Cardholder since 2018
11/06/2024
Carol
Saint Louis, MO
Cardholder since 2014
11/06/2024
Carol P
Sevierville, TN
Cardholder since 2015

Disclosures:

  1. A Cash Back redemption is applied as a statement credit or electronic deposit. The statement credit redemption will reduce your balance, but you are still required to make at least your minimum payment. An electronic deposit redemption will be issued in U.S. currency through an electronic deposit to a checking or savings account of your choice. Values for non-cash back redemption items such as merchandise, gift cards and travel may vary. Visit commercebank.com/cashrewardsterms link opens in a new window for full rewards program details.

  2. Please note that merchants self-select the category in which transactions will be listed and some merchants may be owned by other companies, therefore transactions may not be counted in the category you might expect. Purchases made using Near Field Communication (NFC), virtual wallets, or similar technology may not be eligible for bonus points. Offer cannot be combined with other promotional offers or World Elite MasterCard® points earned for travel and restaurants.

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