Privacy-first credit card optimizer

Know which card to swipe, everywhere you go.

CardCue detects where you are and instantly recommends the credit card that earns you the most rewards. No bank linking. No accounts. Everything stays on your phone.

VISA
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MASTERCARD
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AMEX
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Built for rewards maximizers.

Whether you carry 2 cards or 8, CardCue makes sure you never leave cashback on the table.

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Location-aware recommendations

Walk into a store and CardCue instantly identifies the merchant, detects the category, and recommends the card with the highest reward rate.

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60+ pre-loaded cards

Chase, Amex, Citi, Capital One, Discover, and more. Tap to add your cards with reward categories already filled in.

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100% on your device

No accounts. No cloud. No bank linking. Your card details and visit history never leave your phone.

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Smart nearby detection

In dense areas like NYC or malls, CardCue shows nearby alternatives so you can pick the right store and get the right card.

Quick access shortcuts

Set up a gesture or Quick Settings tile to get a recommendation without even opening the app. One tap on your lock screen.

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Self-correcting

Wrong category? Fix it once and CardCue remembers for all future visits to that merchant, brand-wide.

Three steps to maximum rewards.
1

Add your cards

Browse the catalog of 60+ popular US credit cards. Tap to select, and all reward categories are pre-filled automatically.

2

Open at the register

When you arrive at a store, open CardCue. It detects your location, identifies the merchant, and runs the numbers.

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Swipe the best card

CardCue shows which card earns the most here, with the exact reward rate, confidence level, and reasons why.

Your data stays with you. Period.

CardCue was built with a simple principle: your financial data belongs on your phone, not on someone's server.

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No bank linking

CardCue never connects to your bank accounts, credit card issuers, or any financial institution.

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No cloud storage

All data is stored locally on your device using an encrypted database. There is no CardCue server.

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No tracking

Zero analytics SDKs. No Firebase Analytics, no Google Analytics, no third-party trackers. None.

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No accounts

No sign-up, no login, no email required. Install and use immediately. Uninstall and everything is gone.

Start maximizing your rewards.

Available for Android. Free with 15 daily lookups.
Add your own API key for unlimited use.

Coming soon on Google Play
Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 20, 2026

CardCue is a privacy-first credit card recommendation app. This policy explains what data the app accesses, how it is used, and your rights.

Data that stays on your device

All of the following data is stored locally on your device only and is never transmitted to any server owned or operated by CardCue:

  • Credit card details you enter (card names, issuers, reward categories, last 4 digits)
  • Visit history (places detected, categories, recommended cards)
  • Category corrections you make
  • App preferences (theme, notification settings, API key)
  • App logs (stored in cache, only shared if you choose to send a bug report)

Location data

CardCue requests precise location permission to identify the store or merchant you are near. Your location is:

  • Used only while the app is open or when you trigger a shortcut
  • Sent to the Google Places API to identify nearby businesses (governed by Google's Privacy Policy)
  • Never sent to any CardCue server
  • Cached locally for 30 days to reduce API calls for places you revisit

Google Places API

CardCue uses the Google Places API to identify nearby merchants. When you request a recommendation, your approximate coordinates are sent to Google's servers to retrieve place information. This is the only network request the app makes.

No accounts, no cloud, no tracking

  • CardCue does not require an account
  • CardCue does not use any analytics SDK
  • CardCue does not collect, transmit, or sell any personal data
  • CardCue does not link to bank accounts
  • CardCue has no backend server

Notifications

If you grant notification permission, CardCue may show a notification with the recommended credit card when you open the app. Notifications are processed entirely on-device.

Bug reports

If you choose to send a bug report from Settings, CardCue attaches a local log file to the email containing timestamps, app events, place names, device info, and approximate coordinates. This is only shared when you explicitly choose to send the email.

Third-party services

Data deletion

Delete all app data from Settings → Danger zone → Delete all data. Uninstalling the app also removes everything.

Children's privacy

CardCue is not directed at children under 13 and does not knowingly collect data from children.

Changes to this policy

Updates will be posted at this URL with a new date.

Contact

Questions? Email perin.labs.llc@gmail.com

CardCue is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any credit card issuer, bank, or payment network, including but not limited to JPMorgan Chase, American Express, Citibank, Capital One, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Barclays, Visa, Mastercard, or Discover. All credit card names, product names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Card reward rates shown are approximate and may not reflect current terms. CardCue is not a financial institution, lender, or financial advisor. Nothing in this app constitutes financial advice.