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SpeedPass Becomes SpeedPay in NJ September, 30, 1997

Mobil Corp's new push into fast-pay-at-the-pump technology has hit a roadblock in New Jersey. New Jersey is not a self-serve state, so customers at more than 400 Mobil gas stations in the state are not able to participate in Mobil's new 'SpeedPass' program. more

Card Debt Drives High LTV Mortgages September, 30, 1997

The hottest new product in mortgage lending is getting hotter as consumer credit card and installment debt now exceeds $1.25 trillion. Last year the mortgage industry originated $3 billion of 125% LTV second mortgage loans and is now expected to close over ... more

Ask The Credit Expert September, 29, 1997

The National Foundation for Consumer Credit and USA Today will team up this week to hold a national 12-hour telephone call-in to help consumers with credit problems.. The "Ask-the-Expert" event is being held in conjunction with the NFCC annual conference ... more

Don't Annoy Me September, 29, 1997

A New Jersey telemarketer announced this morning the launch of a new telemarketing prevention service. 'Don't Annoy Me, Inc.' will add and maintain a consumer's name on the notification list of thousands of telemarketers for an initial membership fee of ... more

VISA's Fall Promotion September, 26, 1997

Visa U.S.A. and 23 upscale retail stores nationwide today invited Visa cardholders to a "Tribute to Style" and the chance to win $25,000 of the world's most chic clothing, jewelry and accessories. By using a Visa card at any participating store from October 1 ... more

Platinum Calling Card September, 25, 1997

First USA takes platinum VISA and MasterCard's to a new level with the introduction of 'First USA Platinum Connect Card' which combines a calling card with a credit card. The new product offers calling card rates about 60% lower than major carriers and ... more

BOSTON FEE PARTY September, 24, 1997

The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Banks and Banking continued hearings on a proposed legislative ban on ATM surcharges. BankBoston testified yesterday that it has invested $100 million over 10 years in its ATM system and spends about $10 million per year ... more

Rapid Rewards Good Deal September, 24, 1997

Southwest Airlines today announced it will offer an Internet sale on fares to and from Phoenix exclusively, for those Customers who make their reservations and purchase travel through Southwest's World Wide Web site. These special Internet fares are good on ... more

Penna. Card Options September, 23, 1997

The Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust signed a contract with PNC Merchant Services yesterday to enable 2,200 municipal bodies to begin accepting credit cards for payment of fines, fees and taxes. PNC also recently won the bid to process cards for ... more

Rodeo Drive VISA September, 22, 1997

First USA rolled down Rodeo Drive with a new VISA card yesterday on the eve of Rodeo Drive ‘s 25th anniversary celebration. The new ‘Rodeo Drive VISA Card’ is being issued in partnership with the Rodeo Drive Committee and represents the second destination ... more
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