Advertiser Disclosure
Last updated: March 2026
TheCardSavvy is committed to providing honest, unbiased reviews and recommendations. This page explains how we make money and our commitment to editorial independence.
How We Make Money
TheCardSavvy receives compensation when you click on links to products we review. This compensation may include:
- Affiliate Commissions: We earn commissions when you purchase products through our affiliate links
- Referral Fees: Some companies pay us when we refer customers to them
- Advertising Revenue: Display advertising on our site generates income
- Partnership Programs: We participate in partner programs with credit card companies
Our Editorial Independence
We maintain strict editorial independence to ensure our reviews remain honest and unbiased:
- Our editorial team operates independently from our business partnerships
- Compensation never influences our ratings or recommendations
- We review products based on their merits, not their commission rates
- Our writers and editors are not compensated based on affiliate revenue
How Affiliate Links Work
When you click on a link to a product we recommend, you may be redirected through an affiliate tracking link. This allows the merchant to know you came from our site.
- Using our links costs you nothing extra
- The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the company
- These links help support our free content and research
Our Commitment to You
We promise to:
- Be Transparent: Always disclose our affiliate relationships
- Be Honest: Share both pros and cons of every product we review
- Put You First: Recommend products based on your needs, not our commissions
- Update Regularly: Keep our content current and accurate
How Rankings Are Determined
Our rankings are based on extensive research and analysis, including:
- Product features and benefits
- Price and value for money
- Customer service quality
- User reviews and feedback
- Industry reputation and financial stability
Important: Affiliate relationships do not influence our rankings. We rank products based solely on their merits and value to consumers.
FTC Compliance
We follow Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines for affiliate marketing:
- We clearly disclose our affiliate relationships
- We only recommend products we believe provide value
- We provide honest opinions based on research and analysis
Questions About Our Disclosure
If you have questions about our advertiser disclosure or affiliate relationships, please contact us:
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Email: disclosure@thecardsavvy.com
Note: This disclosure applies to all content on TheCardSavvy. We may update this disclosure from time to time to reflect changes in our business relationships or legal requirements.