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Home ATM May, 13, 1998

Comerica introduced 'Comerica Home ATM' yesterday which transfers the universal experience of using an ATM to the consumer's personal computer. The 'Comerica Home ATM' program screens look and work just like a typical ATM that consumers already know how to ... more

Rate Cap May, 11, 1998

Argentina's Congress is expected this week to move legislation forward to cap credit card interest rates. The action follows some government research, released last month, that shows some credit card issuers charging interest rates as high as 55%. more

Discover Connection May, 8, 1998

EarthLink Network recieved its largest partnership yesterday in a marketing alliance with the Discover Card. The service, called 'Discover Connection', offers exclusive features and awards to Discover cardholders who sign up for EarthLink's 'TotalAccess ... more

Acme VISA Card May, 6, 1998

Acme Markets and U.S. Bancorp rolled-out the 'Acme American Rewards VISA Card' yesterday. The new Visa will allow customers to earn free food at Acme supermarkets, free airline tickets from American Airlines, free ski lift tickets at Camelback Ski Resort in ... more

Greenpeace Card Comes Ashore May, 5, 1998

Following the launch of its biodegradable credit card in the U.K. last year Greenpeace announced yesterday it will offer the 'BioCard' in the U.S. through Household Bank. The card was issued in the U.K. through Cooperative Bank. more

MasterCard Coke Cards May, 4, 1998

Beginning this month MasterCard is offering consumers a chance to win one of more than 2.2 million 'Coca-Cola ATM MasterCard Cards' with cash values of $20, $40 and $100. This is the second year MasterCard has joined Coca-Cola's annual summer promotion. more

Card Debt Struggle May, 4, 1998

About 10% of American households with major credit cards are struggling to pay credit card bills. The finding comes from Tampa- based PSI Global which also found that risky cardholders have put off other household payments to meet their minimum credit card ... more

Charge In May, 1, 1998

The fifth largest hamburger chain the U.S. is now taking credit cards following agreements signed with Paymentech. Oklahoma City-based Sonic Corp. will now accept credit cards at more than 300 company-owned Sonic Drive-Ins. more

SmartGift May, 1, 1998

FAR POINT Consulting and Gemplus are joining up to provide 'SmartGift', a smart card-based gift certificate solution for retailers. SmartGift, which was developed by FAR POINT using Gemplus smart cards, does away with the need for cash refunds, eliminates ... more

PO Cards Upgraded May, 1, 1998

The U.S. Postal Services' 'FirstClass PhoneCard' has been upgraded to include conference calling, voice mail, and FAX mail box services. The new line of calling cards will also feature postage stamp art. more

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