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Wednesday, January 21, 2015
VIDEO: Hidden credit card perks
Your credit cards may entitle you to some rewards and perks that you may not even know about.

Your credit cards may entitle you to some rewards and perks that you may not even know about.

Some of these benefits could even safe you hundreds of collars.

Both Creditcards.com and website called Money Crashers are breaking down some great perks you may not know you already have.

Some credit cards offer guaranteed returns.

If a merchant doesn't want to give you your money back, some cards will fully refund your purchase - in most cases extending the return period by 90 days.

When it comes to cell phone replacement insurance, if you purchased your cell phone on a credit card and your warranty has expired but you've damaged your phone, you may be able to get either a refund for the device or money to repair the phone.

For extended warranties on purchases, if you use your credit card and purchased a product that is covered, your warranty could be covered for an additional 90 days.

Some cards offer some type of coverage for rental car insurance but of course remember to check out the fine print.

They may even offer roadside assistance for free.

People don't think to call their credit card when they get a flat tire, but you could also be covered.

For more information, you can always call your card and have them break down the perks.