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Disclosure Rules October, 31, 2001

Revised rules for credit card solicitations and applications which make disclosure tables more noticeable, simpler, and easier to use, went into effect this month. The mandatory changes, effective October 1, requires, among other items, card issuers to ... more

Harley Promo October, 30, 2001

Here is an opportunity to win a rare piece of Americana. Harley-Davidson and U. S. Bank are revving up a sweepstakes this week that will give away the exclusive 2002 Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle. more

Upromise MasterCard October, 26, 2001

The Upromise program is picking up steam. This week Citibank launched the Citi Upromise Platinum Select MasterCard. In April, Citibank joined with several other top U.S. companies in the launch of the Upromise college savings program. more

Advanced Gift Cards October, 24, 2001

A revolutionary new gift card is hitting the US market this week which features an actual display of its monetary value directly on the front of the card. The new stored value gift card from Visible Results USA is built around the thermo-chromic technology ... more

ID+ Card October, 24, 2001

College identification cards have been taken to a new level with the introduction of the smart Penn State id+ Card. Beginning next spring, Penn State students, faculty and staff who are customers of PNC Bank will have the option of linking their id+ card to a ... more

No-Hassle Cards October, 22, 2001

Capital One is pitching a new package of unprecedented cardholder commitments not seen since the launch of the AT&T Universal VISA/MasterCard in 1990. The No-Hassle Platinum MasterCard guarantees no balance transfer fees, no cash advance fees, no annual fees, ... more

Cancelled Expo October, 22, 2001

Travel jitters have forced the cancellation of one of the payment card industry's biggest events. The International Card Manufacturers Association said last week they have pulled the plug on the 11th Annual Card Manufacturing EXPO 2001 that was scheduled to ... more

CardMail Fears October, 18, 2001

The fear of anthrax infested mail may affect the response time by credit card issuers to customer correspondence and could potentially slow down the timely processing of credit card payments. Last week, Providian received two Seattle-postmarked envelopes with ... more

Patriotic Cards October, 16, 2001

In the wake of rising nationalism more patriotic cards are emerging. 5Star Bank, formerly known AFBA Bank, has launched two United We Stand VISA and MasterCards. The 5Star patriotic cards offer applicants nationwide, the choice of a no-annual-fee card with ... more

Home ATM October, 15, 2001

For the dude with all the gizmos, here comes a new one. High-end specialty toy retailer, FAO Schwarz, is now offering a customized home ATM this holiday season for a mere twenty grand. more
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