Credit Compound

Cardless

A San Francisco fintech that builds cobrand cards for partners the big banks ignore, issuing through First Electronic Bank. Its stable includes Qatar Airways, LATAM, Avianca LifeMiles, TAP Air Portugal and the Coinbase card, often on the Amex network with app-first servicing.

Application Rules

  • Applications run through the Cardless app or partner sites with instant digital card issuance
  • Underwriting by First Electronic Bank; approvals reported friendlier than legacy banks but credit lines start small
  • One welcome bonus per partner program; holding multiple Cardless cards across partners is allowed

Tracked Cardless Cards

Qatar Airways Privilege Club Visa Signature Card card art

Avios earning plus a year of Qatar Silver status for under a hundred bucks.

Terms under review AF: Under reviewRating: 7.2/10
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LATAM Airlines World Elite Mastercard card art

The only US card earning LATAM Pass miles, with upgrades baked in.

Terms under review AF: Under reviewRating: 6.8/10
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Avianca LifeMiles American Express Card card art

LifeMiles are a Star Alliance cheat code, and this card feeds them directly.

Terms under review AF: Under reviewRating: 7.0/10
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TAP Miles&Go American Express Card card art

Lisbon lounge passes and free bags for Portugal regulars.

Terms under review AF: Under reviewRating: 6.6/10
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Coinbase One Card card art

Up to 4% back on everything, paid in bitcoin, on the Amex network.

Terms under review AF: Under reviewRating: 7.5/10
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