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GM Card Gets Tweaked April, 23, 1999

The nation's second largest co-branded program, the 'General Motors MasterCard', is beefing up pricing next month, according to CardWatch (www.cardwatch.com). Household Bank, the card's issuer, has notified U.S. cardholders, that effective May 1, it is adding ... more

To Charge or Not to Charge April, 23, 1999

After a steady stream of negative publicity, First USA is reportedly holding off implementing its policy of surcharging for currency exchange transactions. First USA began notifying cardholders in March, that effective April 1, it will charge an extra 3.0% of ... more

USA - Smart Card Ready April, 22, 1999

Do you fit the profile of the American who is ready, willing and anxious to start using smart cards? According to a recent study conducted for the Smart Card Forum, those who have been the first to accept cell phones, PCs and other high-tech devices are ... more

UK - Smart Cards Too Slow April, 22, 1999

Barclaycard told the London Financial Times yesterday it will save more than US$50 million annually as the result of its ongoing migration to smart cards. The savings will largely be produced by reducing losses from counterfeit cards used outside the UK. more

AAA Card Saves April, 21, 1999

AAA logged another success with their national program “Show Your Card & Save”, which reached a record $148 million in 1998. The program’s success can be attributed to its wide appeal due to enhanced discounts and the variety of services offered. more

What's Next? April, 21, 1999

NextCard has announced that they will be the exclusive marketer of credit cards on USATODAY.com, the leading general interest news site on the Internet. They will also become a sponsor of Marketplace, USATODAY.com’s e-commerce section. more

CreditPage April, 20, 1999

If you’re one of the millions of Americans that could use a lesson on managing credit, you’re in luck. There’s a new Web site that offers reliable, comprehensive and confidential advice about managing credit - all at the click of a mouse. more

Biz Card USA April, 20, 1999

American Express has been the market leader in providing cards to small businesses, but VISA is moving up fast. A 1999 survey by the PSI Global Commercial Services Research Program (CSRP) indicates that American Express has 22% of the small-business ... more

Car Rental Tips April, 19, 1999

Did you know that liability insurance is included when you rent a car, but collision insurance isn’t? Did you know that some credit cards automatically provide collision damage insurance? Did you know that some car insurance policies cover rental cars and ... more

And They're Off! April, 19, 1999

Step right up to the window at the Kentucky Derby and say “Yes”. That’s the theme of the new VISA ad campaign leading up to the 1999 VISA Triple Crown, thoroughbred racing’s most prestigious series. more

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