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News Library - July, 1997

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MasterMoney Liability Reduced

MasterCard announced it will cap liability for unauthorized use of all U.S.-issued MasterCard-branded debit cards at $50. The move reflects the existing practice of many MasterMoney debit card issuers. more

Banc One Attacks Convenience Use

While some major value-added card issuers have imposed annual fees on convenience cardholders Banc One is taking the bold move of cutting rewards earned by convenience users by 66%. Effective Sept 1, Banc One's 'TravelPlus VISA' card will award only one point ... more

Branson, Mo. Platinum Card

Branson, Missouri, a popular family vacation destination, is rolling out the 'Branson Platinum Visa Card', issued by First USA. The new card will be available in three designs, and as both a Platinum and Classic card. more

Ewing's New Private Issue Card Artwork

Basketball star Patrick Ewing unveiled his new artwork for Discover's 'Private Issue' card yesterday in New York and also announced a new art book for children. FULL STORY: New York City day camp children joined basketball star Patrick Ewing on the court at ... more

Prepaid Internet Access Cards

Auric Web Systems launched Friday prepaid Internet access cards, much like prepaid phone cards. FULL STORY: Auric Web Systems Inc. announced the availability of a revolutionary dial-up access solution that is low-cost, easy to use and offers many advantages ... more

Citibank Golf Card

Citibank and Golden Bear Golf, Inc. jointly announced the launch of a new credit card product Tuesday, the Citibank Jack Nicklaus Visa Card, designed to target avid golfers and lifetime fans of Jack Nicklaus. The Card, which will be offered as a Citibank ... more

Bankruptcy Skids

Fewer Americans filed for personal bankruptcy last month, according to new data from Visa U.S.A. Increasing at a pace of about 25 percent per month on a year over year basis for most of 1997, the growth rate of personal bankruptcy filings allowed significantly ... more

KISS Card Officially Here

First NBC in New Orleans formally announced its 'KISS' VISA card yesterday and says it has received a steady stream of applications for the rock group card since word leaked out May 20 . FULL STORY: You can now bring Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter with you when ... more

New National Park Phone Cards

American Express and the National Park Foundation have teamed up to offer a new series of prepaid phone cards entitled "National Parks-America's Legacy" . FULL STORY: American Express and the National Park Foundation have teamed up to offer a new series of ... more

ATM Phone Cards

Next week Fifth Third Bank will begin dispensing pre-paid phone cards from select 'Jeanie Money Station ATMs'. FULL STORY: Fifth Third Bank is taking one-stop- shopping one step further -- customers can now get pre-paid calling cards at select Fifth Third ... more
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