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(PRWEB) May 4, 2005 — For some people, the Internet has become such an integral part of life that it’s difficult to remember how they ever got buy without it. It has revolutionized several aspects of life such as booking trips, buying gifts, performing research and keeping in contact with friends. It is also changing the way we apply for credit cards.

Just a decade ago when someone wanted to apply for credit it meant either taking a trip to their local bank and filling out paper applications or calling several creditors. This made applying for a credit card a very time-consuming process.

Now, one can find almost all the data needed about a credit card by simply visiting the website of the issuer. The problem is that many people only compare the credit cards offered by one or two companies before making a decision. This can result in not getting the best rate or not being approved.

Creditor Web, http://www.creditorweb.com has launched a new website designed to simplify this process. This website provides the visitor with the capability to search the credit card offerings of multiple issuers at once based on several criteria such as interest rate, rewards and credit score. The site then displays the search results with the important criteria about each card needed to make an educated decision.

Visitors can also find helpful articles about applying for and using credit cards wisely in Creditor Web’s Education Center. “The idea is that users can have a single location to educate themselves about credit cards before making a decision,” said Jeremy Zongker, President of Creditor Web, “…once the visitor is armed with this knowledge, we then provide the resources he or she needs to find the card they are looking for.”

Experts agree it is important for anyone to educate themselves about the process and compare their options before making any major financial decision. Websites such as Creditor Web, http://www.creditorweb.com have utilized the power of the Internet to make this process easier.