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Companies offer discounts when credit cards are used
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There are deals this summer for travelers who know how to play their credit cards. Travel companies are offering promotions such as discounted rates, free gift cards, free rental days, free hotel nights and extra frequent-flier credits when you purchase travel.

Southwest is offering $25 off a future round-trip flight when you purchase a Southwest gift card of $100 or more. The card must be purchased online with a U.S.-issued Visa card by June 30. The $25 fare discount is valid for ticket purchases made between July 1 and Aug. 30, with a seven-day advance purchase, for travel Aug. 18 through Nov. 19. Travelers will receive the $25 airfare discount by e-mail. One fare discount per cardholder or e-mail address. Go to www.southwest.com/rapid rewards/giftcard visa. html.

Guests at participating Marriott Hotels and Resorts will receive a $25 Visa gift card when they pay for their stay with a Visa card. The offer is valid on weekend and Stay for Breakfast rates for stays through Sept. 1 in the continental U.S. A Friday or Saturday night stay is required. The gift card is valid for use through Nov. 30. Use code V12 when booking. Restrictions apply. Contact: 877-627-7468; www.marriott.com.

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