 TITLE: How Can I Get Cash Back From My Credit Card? CONTENT: How Do Cash Back Credit Cards Work?\n-----------------------------------\nCash back credit cards are a type of rewards credit card you can use to earn cash back when you make eligible purchases. Your rewards will build up in your account, and you may be able to redeem them in several ways.\nMost purchases made with a cash back credit card will qualify for rewards, but read your card's rates and terms page or cardholder agreement for the list of possible exemptions. Certain types of transactions may be excluded, such as:\n*   Credit card fees\n*   Interest charges\n*   Balance transfers\n*   Cash advances\n*   Unauthorized purchases\n*   Purchases related to illegal activity\n*   Cash-like purchases, such as travelers checks, prepaid cards, money orders, wire transfers or foreign currencies\n*   Gambling-related purchases, such as lottery tickets or casino chips\n*   Transactions that are currently in dispute\n*   The amount of a transaction that's refunded or offset by a statement credit\nIf your purchase is eligible, the amount you'll earn in cash back will depend on your card, how much you spend and where you make your purchase.\nWith some credit cards, for example, you'll earn a flat rate, such as 1.5% cash back on all eligible purchases. Other cards have tiered rewards with bonus cash back on certain purchases and a base 1% cash back on non-bonus purchases. END