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Sound Of Money December, 22, 2000

Don't be surprised when your PC, cell phone or PDA makes a swoosh sound when using your VISA card. This week VISA International announced it has introduced a new animated logo with a unique sound similar to the familiar Intel logo. more

Card Exchange December, 21, 2000

Some Hawaiians will experience a card switcharoo next year. Cardholders of Bank of Hawaii's VISA credit cards will have them replaced with American Express credit cards. This week American Express announced its first agreement to acquire a U.S. bank credit ... more

Debit Rewards December, 18, 2000

Another bank has joined Chase Manhattan in offering debit cards that generate reward points. Ohio-based Charter One Financial has launched a the MegaRewards program to enable all Charter One MasterMoney debit cardholders to earn points toward free merchandise ... more

Carte Blanche Returns December, 15, 2000

Credit cards geared to high rollers picked up another player this month. Diners Club, owned by Citigroup, is reviving its Carte Blanche card for the well-heeled. The new card will compete with the likes the VISA Infinite & Signature cards, American Express ... more

Hack Attack December, 14, 2000

The Russians have attacked again. No, they are not coming ashore, they are infiltrating credit card databases. Los Angeles-based Creditcards.com is the latest victim. According to published reports, more than 55,000 valid credit card account numbers were ... more

7-Eleven Gift Cards December, 13, 2000

The king of convenience stores continues to sell more non-food stuff than ever. This week 7-Eleven announced it is now offering a prepaid Gift Card from American Express. Using cash or a credit card, a customer may purchase a prepaid Gift Card at the ... more

Free Sundays December, 12, 2000

VISA cardholders can now earn a free Sunday night stay each time they book a Friday and Saturday at Hilton or Doubletree hotels. The special deal applies to stays through the end of February 28. more

Holiday Debt December, 11, 2000

About 38% of Americans anticipate paying off holiday credit card bills within the first month, however industry data shows it usually takes four months. Thirty-six percent of consumers say they will give either cash or checks as gifts this holiday season. more

Mileage Plus++ December, 11, 2000

If you are a frequent flyer with United Airlines you may be eligible for a triple bonus. United Airlines' customer service problems earlier this year have given way to a windfall for cardholders of its Mileage Plus loyalty card and its First USA Mileage Plus ... more

Debit Cards Online December, 8, 2000

Overall debit card use is growing 35% annually but, when it comes to paying for stuff over the Internet, debit card use is growing more than 100%. VISA reported today that its cardholders used their check card to purchase more than $196 million on the ... more
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