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BillyWebCard July, 17, 2001

Billy, the former French Disney star and Disney club host, has moved to the Internet and is now gearing up to unleash a customized, cool debit card for kids. The new BillyWebCard from BillyWeb.com will be offered in three different versions for three ... more

Debit Rewards July, 13, 2001

Using debit cards, without the PIN, has rewards. A Missouri bank is offering $25,000 cash and a Florida bank is offering a PT Cruiser as grand prizes in separate VISA Check Card promotions. more

School Supplies July, 12, 2001

Parents are pulling out their credit cards this summer for metallic gel roller pens, black notebooks for writing in metallic gel ink, daily organizers, click erasers and Velcro vinyl binders. Totally, parents plan to spend $118 on school supplies this year. more

AirRewards Card July, 11, 2001

The pioneer of low fixed interest rate credit cards has finally rolled out a rewards card. Connecticut-based People's Bank introduced this week the AirRewards Plus Platinum MasterCard, offering free travel on all major U.S. airlines with no blackout dates. more

Reform Timing July, 9, 2001

As bankruptcy reform bills are being conferenced in Congress, the majority of Americans believe, that given the uncertain economy and rising unemployment, this is not the time to make personal bankruptcy laws more restrictive. However the majority also feel ... more

CardWebTV July, 6, 2001

The first TV business news show devoted to the payment card industry was launched this week. The half-hour length, digitally produced 'CardWebTV' program, can be viewed as an on-line or off-line multimedia stream or via a standard VHS tape. more

Net-Centric Card July, 3, 2001

The pioneer of Internet-based credit cards continues to chug along, recently topping a major milestone. NextCard reported last week it surpassed the one million account milestone during June. more

Red Fusion July, 2, 2001

One of the first smart VISA cards to hit the U.S. market is being infused with more convenience. Starting July 15, Fleet will offer the new Red Fusion smart VISA, featuring 32K of memory as well as a special hot key on future Compaq computers. more

House of Cards June, 29, 2001

Taking advantage of sinking second mortgage loan interest rates, more Americans are apparently folding credit card debt into home equity. Since credit card rates have not tracked the downward spiral in general interest rates and do not provide income tax ... more

Rate Lag June, 28, 2001

Interest rate cuts are not filtering down to cardholders due to floor rates, fixed rates, and rates that are adjusted quarterly. While the prime rate has already fallen 275 basis points this year, credit card rates have only dropped by 104 basis points since ... more
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