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do not change the math.
WorthTheFee may earn compensation from some partners, but our calculations, rankings, and verdicts are based on verified credit value and user-selected usage — not issuer payouts.
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1. How WorthTheFee makes money
We may earn affiliate commissions when you apply for or are approved for credit cards through links on our site. These commissions come from card issuers and partners — not from you.
2. What affiliate links are
Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click these links and take action (such as applying for a card), we may earn a commission from the issuer if you're approved.
3. What affiliate relationships do not influence
Affiliate partnerships do not influence our content, recommendations, rankings, or calculations. We do not accept payments to feature, promote, or rank any card.
4. How the verdict is calculated
The verdict on every card is based solely on Issuer-Sourced Values (the annual fee and credits published by the issuer) and Value You Use (what you tell us you actually capture). The math is the same for every user — regardless of affiliate relationships.
5. Why Your Verdict Stays Independent
Some card links may earn us a commission. Your verdict never does. The numbers don't move. The answer doesn't change. If the math says Cancel, we say Cancel.
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Our full methodology and privacy practices support our commitment to transparency and independence.
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