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Store credit cards are as much a part of the shopping experience as a sales associate asking if you're "looking for anything in particular." They're almost unavoidable during the checkout process. And while that 10% discount for opening a card on the spot can be tempting, it's usually not worth the hassle due to high-interest rates, limited rewards, and sparse benefits.