Making Credit Card Rewards Accessible to Everyone
CardCurator was built to solve a simple problem: credit card rewards are valuable, but deciding between cards and using reward ecosystems well is still too complicated. We're changing that with compare-first recommendations and rewards intelligence.
We believe credit card rewards should be simple, not overwhelming. The hard part is often not finding information—it is knowing which detail matters for your next card, purchase, or redemption.
CardCurator does the heavy lifting by comparing cards clearly, tracking your points across programs, and using rewards intelligence built on transfer partners, transfer bonuses, and award-chart context when the ecosystem behind a card changes the answer.
Our goal: Give every user a clear, explainable next move with the cards and points they already have.
Our Values
What drives everything we build
We're upfront about how we make money (affiliate commissions) and how our recommendations work. No hidden agendas, no sponsored placements.
Our recommendations are based on your portfolio, spending, and real program data behind the cards, not what earns us the most commission. Your success is our success.
We believe in teaching, not just telling. Our learning center breaks down complex topics so you understand WHY we recommend what we do.
Our Team
Built by credit card enthusiasts, for credit card enthusiasts
Founder & Team
CardCurator is built by rewards enthusiasts with backgrounds in software, data systems, financial technology, and rewards-program research. We use that perspective to make complex program rules and card tradeoffs easier to evaluate.
Our Expertise Includes:
- • Card, issuer, and rewards-program research
- • Transfer-partner, transfer-bonus, and award-chart analysis
- • Product design, data systems, and secure data handling
- • Clear explanations for the moments when a decision matters
Want to learn more about our team or have questions? Contact us
Transparency is important to us
CardCurator is free for users and always will be. We earn money through affiliate commissions when users apply for credit cards through our links. Here's how it works:
1. Editorial Independence
Our recommendations are based solely on what's best for your portfolio, spending patterns, and the underlying rewards program fit - not which cards pay us the highest commission. We turn down sponsored placements and paid rankings.
2. Affiliate Relationships
When you apply for a card through an eligible partner link, CardCurator may earn a commission. We label partner paths and keep them separate from editorial rankings; always review the issuer's current offer and terms before applying.
3. No Hidden Fees
We'll never charge you to use CardCurator. All our features - compare pages, rewards intelligence, points tracking, and recommendations - are completely free. No premium tiers, no paywalls, no credit card required to sign up.
For complete details, read our Affiliate Disclosure Policy.
Get in Touch
Have questions? Want to share feedback? We'd love to hear from you.