With the credit crunch putting customers off financial commitments, credit card providers are working hard to lure you in. A new credit card has just been launched.

 Barclaycard and InterContinental Hotel Group (IHG) have launched the Priority Club Rewards Visa credit card.

Mike Kopec, Vice President at, IHG Global Alliances & Business Analysis, said: "We are delighted to team-up with Barclaycard to launch our new Priority Club Rewards VISA credit card. Customers will benefit from the generous rewards available whenever they use their card and will receive double points when they use the card in IHG hotels."

Customers taking out the card will be able to earn reward points, these can be used in a number of ways some being hotel stays, airline miles and experience days.

The credit card was released for online customers on the 1st May and experts say it will be popular with global travellers wanting to combine there spending habits with the perk of earning points to trade for flights and hotels. .