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PGA TOUR MasterCard January, 31, 1997

First USA rolled out the 'PGA TOUR MasterCard' and the 'Senior PGA TOUR MasterCard' yesterday at the 'Royal Caribbean Classic' at the Crandon Park Golf Club in Key Biscayne, Florida. Proceeds from card use will benefit tournament charities through funding of ... more

The Official Radio City Card January, 31, 1997

Radio City Productions and The American Express Company have signed a new marketing agreement designating American Express as the "official credit card" of Radio City Music Hall. To launch this three-year partnership, American Express cardmembers can order ... more

Debt Debate January, 30, 1997

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released a new economic study yesterday that says the rising consumer debt burden may not foreshadow an economic slowdown. The report says it is complicated to get a reliable measure of consumer debt since card debt ... more

Citibank's Consumer Card Spending Tips January, 30, 1997

Are January credit card bills for December expenses giving you a post-holiday financial hangover? You're not alone. A recent survey done for the National Foundation for Consumer Credit (NFCC) found that nearly one-third of consumers overspent their holiday ... more

Virtual and Black Tie Roses January, 30, 1997

The ultimate in Valentine's Day gifts is now as close as a click of your mouse. 1 Virtual Place (http://www.1virtualplace.com), one of the Internet's most eclectic and creative on- line shopping destinations, has been selected as the premier Internet source ... more

Final Bravo January, 29, 1997

Tony Bennett will leave his heart in Chicago as his national "Here's to the Ladies" concert tour ends with a final engagement February 28 at the Renaissance Chicago Hotel. Dean Witter, Discover and Co.'s 'BRAVO Card' is the official sponsor of the tour which ... more

VISA Super Bowls Check Card January, 27, 1997

In a move that dramatically underscores Visa's commitment to mainstream the debit category and to accelerate its growth, Visa U.S.A., for the first time, place advertising for its check card during the Super Bowl, the most highly-visible television spot of the ... more

People's Special Web Offer January, 27, 1997

People's Bank is now marketing its credit card program through RAM Research Group's World Wide Web site. As a special offer to surfers from RAM Research's site, Peoples is offering a card with no annual fee and a 5.9% intro rate. more

CardGame Dec 96 Winners January, 27, 1997

CardWeb, Inc.'s CardGame, the monthly "Interactive Credit Card Game That Pays", selected Ms. LoriJo S. Turner of Sauk Rapids, MN as December's consumer contest winner and Chris Miller of First Data in Omaha, NE, as December's executive sweepstakes winner. ... more

HOCKEY & SUPERBOWL January, 17, 1997

MasterCard, Hypercom and Gemplus have teamed up to introduce 25,000 hockey fans to smart cards during the NHL All-Star Game now underway in San Jose. More than 20 sponsors are giving away prizes based on winning bits programmed into each card. more

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