Credit Card Rating Methodology

We analyze 100+ Swiss credit cards across 50+ data points. Here's exactly how our weighted scoring system works, what factors matter most, and why we keep rankings independent from partnerships.

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Why Does Rating Methodology Matter?

Most comparison sites won't tell you how they rank products. We think that's a problem. Here's exactly how we score every credit card in Switzerland, what factors matter, and why some cards rank higher than others.

How Do We Score Credit Cards?

Every card gets rated on a 0-5 scale across 6 categories. Each category uses a different weighted formula because what matters for cashback cards isn't what matters for travel cards. Simple as that.

What Are the 6 Credit Card Categories?

One card can rank #1 for cashback and #50 for travel. That's not a bug, it's the point. Different spending patterns need different cards. Here's how we weight each category:

Cashback

Best Cards
Cashback Rate
50%
Customer Satisfaction
30%
Fee Value
20%
Insurance Coverage
30%
Lounge Access
25%
Miles Program
20%
FX Fees
15%
Customer Satisfaction
10%

Student

Best Cards
Low Fees
50%
Customer Satisfaction
30%
Simplicity
20%

Premium

Best Cards
Insurance Coverage
35%
Perks
30%
Customer Satisfaction
25%
Fee Tier
10%
Concierge Service
35%
Lounge Access
25%
Insurance Coverage
20%
Prestige
15%
Customer Satisfaction
5%

Shopping

Best Cards
Vouchers & Discounts
60%
Cashback Rate
20%
Customer Satisfaction
10%
Fee Value
10%

What Makes Our Rankings Different?

We Use Real Data, Not Marketing Copy

Every fee, rate, and benefit comes from official sources. When banks update their terms, our rankings update too. No stale comparisons sitting around for months.

Every Card Gets the Same Treatment

Same evaluation framework for everyone. No special weighting for partners, no adjustments based on who pays us. A card from UBS gets judged exactly like a card from a small fintech.

Filters That Match Real Life

You shouldn't have to translate bank jargon. Our filters work with real questions: How much do you spend abroad? Do you travel for work? What's your monthly card spending?

Scores You Can Actually Understand

Every score breaks down into explainable factors. You can see exactly why a card ranks where it does. No black-box algorithms, no mystery sauce.

Partners Don't Affect Rankings

Here's the uncomfortable truth most sites won't admit: affiliate money can bias rankings. We keep monetization completely separate from evaluation. Bad products rank low, partner or not.

Rankings That Stay Current

Swiss banks change their products. Regulations shift. We update our methodology when the market does. No "set and forget" comparisons that get stale.

How Do Bonuses and Penalties Work?

Some cards fit certain categories perfectly. A Miles & More card gets a boost in travel rankings. A CHF 300/year card gets penalized in student rankings. These adjustments reward good fits and flag mismatches.

What Metrics Do We Calculate?

  • Fee Value: Lower annual fees and FX fees = higher scores. We calculate the real cost of holding each card.
  • Insurance Score: Average rating across 11 coverage types including medical, trip cancellation, and rental car.
  • Simplicity Score: Fewer hoops to jump through means better scores, especially for student cards.

The Bottom Line

We score cards based on what actually matters for each use case. Cashback seekers care about return rates. Travelers need insurance. Students want low fees. Our weighted formulas reflect these real priorities, not marketing buzz.

Best Cards

Top-rated credit cards with the best overall value and benefits

Best Cards