This lets you check your balance and recent transactions. Most also let you pay your bills online. NextCard's Dilbert Visa gives you a credit of 50 cents a month if you agree to get your statement and pay online by debiting a bank account. NextCard offers help managing your account. For example, it will send you an e-mail when you are close to your credit limit.
Many cards offer special rebates or reward points for shopping online.
But more important, they want shoppers to view their card as the best choice for Internet purchases. But don't be swayed by promises of generous rewards. And, Feldstein says, you should first consider why you want a credit card at all. Before you sign for a card Know who you are dealing with. Never apply online for a Visa or MasterCard if there is no bank name mentioned.