[header] How to evaluate store credit card offers [title] Ask if you can use the card anywhere. [step] Some store credit cards can only be used at the store or at a small group of stores. These are " closed-loop " cards. 
If you want a credit card you can use anywhere, then look for an " open-loop " card. [substeps] Open loop cards often carry the visa, mastercard, discover, or american express logo on them.