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OOO-LA-LA February, 26, 1999

MasterCard International is celebrating its third year of alliance with the French Government Tourist Office (Maison de la France), by announcing special value-added travel offers to its cardholders. Their combined ultimate goal is to promote France as the ... more

Card Protection Scam Settles February, 26, 1999

Florida-based GEP,INC. and Bank Card Security Center, Inc., along with their owner Steven Zwicker, have agreed to pay a $44,000 civil penalty in their settlement with the Federal Trade Commission. In a separate settlement, Executive Industries, Ltd., and its ... more

I-Bank Freebies February, 25, 1999

Convenience and free services is a hard combination to beat. CompuBank, the first virtual National Bank, is now offering free electronic bill pay services as well as four free ATM surcharge reimbursements (up to $1.50 each) per month. more

Y2K Anti-Panic Tips February, 25, 1999

Are you worried about the Y2K bug? Maybe even feeling a little panicky? The electronic financial services industry has been working on the Y2K challenge for years. The federal government has given top priority to making sure the banking and electronic ... more

Debit Card Rewards February, 24, 1999

The first co-branded debit card has just been launched by Chase Manhattan Bank and Continental Airlines. Known as the Chase/Continental Banking Card, it will offer one Continental OnePass mile for every two dollars spent on purchases. more

AmEx Golf Goodies February, 24, 1999

The first tournament of the World Golf Championships is scheduled for February 24-28 at La Costa Resort and Spa in Carlsbad, California, and American Express will be there to bring a premium level of special offers and consumer service to its cardmembers and ... more

Heat is On February, 23, 1999

Another bill to ban ATM fees was introduced last week by the Wisconsin legislature. Wisconsin State Rep. John Lehman introduced the 'ATM Consumer Protection Bill 113', which is expected to be referred to a Wisconsin Assembly committee this week. more

Low Rates Y2K February, 23, 1999

The teaser rate marketing game remains alive and well as CitiBank continues to market its 3.9% APR, 12-month balance transfer rate on its 'Platinum Select VISA'. According to CardWeb's CardWatch service, Citi has launched a direct mail campaign this week ... more

Ultimate Y2K Party February, 22, 1999

How will you usher in the new millenium? MasterCard and Preview Travel would like you to greet the new century sipping champagne as their guest at the Chateau de Courcelles in the Champagne Region of France. more

E-Billing Saves February, 22, 1999

Did you know that the average American household pays approximately 200 bills a year? If sent by snail mail, at 33 cents apiece, it will cost about $66 a year just to mail your bills. more

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