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Maximizing August, 28, 1998

Starting this morning, reward cardholders will now be able to signup for consolidated, online, reporting of frequent traveler credits. Chicago-based MaxMiles, Inc. and Excite, Inc. have teamed up to offer an online frequent flyer mileage management service ... more

Nothing Personal August, 27, 1998

The Federal Trade Commission yesterday ordered Trans Union to stop distributing and selling target marketing lists based on consumer-credit data. The FTC says Trans Union invades consumers’ privacy when it sells consumers’ credit histories to third-party ... more

UCF Smart Card August, 26, 1998

The Huntington National Bank has been awarded a three-year contract to offer smart card services on the University of Central Florida campus. The UCF smart card will be offered through Cybermark, a company jointly-owned by OH-based Huntington, Battelle ... more

Fixed Rate Heat August, 26, 1998

Single digit, fixed interest rate cards are hot this summer and will undoubtedly take some of the sizzle out of pure platinum card marketing this fall. This summer the battle is centered on two offers: First USA's 9.99% fixed rate card and Capital One's 9.90% ... more

IRS Volume August, 21, 1998

The Internal Revenue Service announced yesterday it has reached agreements with Discover, MasterCard and American Express to accept credit cards for federal taxes. Beginning in 1999, U.S. taxpayers will be able to pay IRS bills either by calling a toll-free ... more

Student Advantage Card August, 20, 1998

AT&T and Student Advantage rolled-out a new product yesterday that integrates the benefits and value of the 'CALL ATT Calling Card' and the 'Student Advantage Membership Card'. The new 'AT&T Student Advantage Card' offers discounts of 10%-50% from more than ... more

MobileMinutes Card August, 20, 1998

Bell Atlantic Mobile introduced the 'MobileMinutes Card' Wednesday, a pre-paid wireless calling card for first-time customers or those who prefer to set a budget for wireless. For $99.99, consumers in MA, CT, upstate NY, RI, NH and VT can purchase a wireless ... more

Banco Popular AmEx Card August, 19, 1998

American Express has finally teamed up with a VISA-MasterCard issuing bank to issue a consumer card in North America. Yesterday Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and American Express launched the 'Banco Popular American Express Card' in Puerto Rico. more

Stress Reliever August, 14, 1998

Bank of America is promoting its 'VERSATEL/VISA Check Card' as a stress reliever. BofA says consumers sweat with stress when writing checks especially if they have poor penmanship. more

FANCash Returnsq August, 14, 1998

NationsBank, Precis Smart Card Systems, Schlumberger Smart Cards & Terminals, and Verifone Inc., have teamed up again to offer 'FANCash' smart cards to Carolina Panther fans again this year. Panther fans will be able to purchase drinks, food and merchandise ... more
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