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BMG VISA Card May, 20, 1997

Wachovia, the nation’s nineteenth largest issuer, announced a major co-branded deal, Monday afternoon, with BMG Entertainment. BMG, a division of Bertelsmann AG, is the owner of music labels Arista Records, RCA Records, Private Music, Windham Hill Group and ... more

Citibank's NewlyWed Advice May, 20, 1997

"For richer or poorer" are words which will be repeated by thousands of couples at wedding ceremonies over the next few months. But even as they make this promise to each other, few have had any discussion, or made any plans with reference to their financial ... more

Citibank AAdvantage Anniversary May, 19, 1997

The nation’s largest co-branded airline-bank card program, the ‘Citibank AAdvantage Card’, celebrates its tenth anniversary today. To celebrate the anniversary Citibank and American Airlines announced this morning a six-month sweepstakes, beginning July 1, ... more

VISA-Alamo Travel Smart Program May, 19, 1997

Alamo Rent A Car announced today its new partnership with Visa(R) U.S.A. to offer an exciting summer "Travel Smart(SM) Bonus Extras" program. Travelers who rent a car from Alamo for two or more days between May 18 and July 20, 1997, and pay with their Visa(R) ... more

Texas ATM Fee Cap May, 15, 1997

The Texas House voted 88-46 to pass an amendment to a home equity loan bill that limits bank-owned ATM fees to a maximum of $1.00 per transaction or $1.50 per transaction if the ATM is owned by a non-financial institution. There is apparently little ... more

OnCall Card May, 15, 1997

First Chicago NBD and Atlanta-based Premiere Technologies launched a new proprietary phone card that ties together communications services with banking, credit card and investment services. The new ‘OnCall’ card provides cardholders with local/long distance ... more

Lebanese Credit Card Scam May, 15, 1997

Two Lebanese nationals were indicted today on federal charges relating to a credit card scheme. United States Attorney Donald K. Stern announced today that ABDO KOUBA, 37, of 7 Montvale Street, Roslindale, Massachusetts, and ILHAM EL KOUBA, 26, formerly of 7 ... more

Gambling Online with Credit Cards May, 15, 1997

Torrey Pines Nevada Inc. (OTC BB:TPNN), in conjunction with Casinos of the South Pacific, (COSP), announced today that the COSP casino located in the Cook Islands will be taking "MONEY WAGERING" at its gaming site at http://www.ck.cosp.com beginning Friday, ... more

Canadian Phone MasterCard May, 14, 1997

Bank of Montreal teamed up Tuesday with telecommunications company MT&T to unveil a new, no-fee MasterCard for Nova Scotia offering points towards long distance service. Cardholders accumulate ‘MT&T Rewards Points’ through purchases as well as making long ... more

Tina Turner Unveils PI Card Art Work May, 13, 1997

As thousands of fans gathered at dusk at Los Angeles' Greek Theatre to await the performance of rock music legend Tina Turner, the singer was backstage disclosing a private side of herself to a select group of invited guests. Ms. Turner unveiled an original ... more

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