With more than 50 million redeemed miles under her belt, Becky Pokora is a rewards travel expert. She's been writing about credit cards and reward travel since 2011 with articles on Forbes Advisor, ...

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Applying for a credit card involves several behind-the-scenes steps. Banks review your application and verify documents. Your credit score is checked to assess your creditworthiness. Background checks ...