EQUIPThe Points Guy · 2h ago
Considering canceling your credit card? Here's why you might want to "downgrade" it instead
Executive Brief
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Executives should evaluate downgrading or executing product changes for corporate and personal credit cards instead of outright cancellation. This strategy preserves account history and credit scores while eliminating high annual fees.
- 01Product changes maintain account age and credit limit integrity for credit scoring purposes
- 02Downgrading to no-fee versions preserves accrued reward points that might be lost upon cancellation
- 03Switching card tiers allows travelers to retain specific ecosystem benefits without high recurring costs
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Cancel, downgrade or product change? What should you do with your credit cards when you don't want to pay the annual fee again? Here are factors to consider.