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Montage Card December, 6, 2001

Diners Club has unwrapped its first revolving credit card in the United States. The new card also enables cardholders to customize their perks. The Diners Club Montage Card offers three membership levels: Complimentary Benefits, Selected Benefits and ... more

The Magic Returns December, 4, 2001

For the third consecutive year, VISA is running its "Magic Moments" promotion during the holiday shopping season. VISA cardholders using their card between now and December 26 could win a totally free purchase at any moment. more

Verified by VISA December, 3, 2001

Today marks the launch of "Verified by VISA" for consumers, which gives consumers maximum protection against unauthorized card usage without changing their online shopping experience. The new service protects cardholders by allowing the issuing bank to ... more

United Upgrade November, 30, 2001

Cardholders of the United Airlines Mileage Platinum VISA card are receiving an upgrade notice this week. No, it's not for a seat upgrade, it's for a card upgrade! Starting Monday, December 3rd, cardholders will have access to the services of VISA's top ... more

Java Card November, 29, 2001

A real Java Card has been brewed up just in time for the holidays. Starbucks Coffee Company introduced the Starbucks Card this week. The stored value card can be loaded with any monetary denomination between $5 to $500. more

Chase Sweepstakes November, 27, 2001

VISA has "Magic Moments" and MasterCard has "Priceless Holiday Gifts" to entice consumers to use their cards this holiday season. Now, Chase has added another layer with its "Choose Chase Holiday Sweepstakes" offering a chance to win a $20,000 cash grand ... more

Fraudulent Offers November, 26, 2001

More firms have been shutdown by a federal court for allegedly making fraudulent credit card offers. Today the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General charged a group of Illinois-based companies with operating a massive scheme whereby ... more

Blue Action November, 26, 2001

The American Express Blue Card has picked up some "smarts" for the holiday season. The smart Blue Card now offers cardholders 30% off any on-sale and regular priced merchandise at all U.S. Virgin Megastores. more

Xmas 2001 November, 21, 2001

Between now and the end of the year, Americans will spend about $150 billion on holiday related purchases including gifts, travel, and entertainment. More than half of these purchases will be made on credit cards. more

Gift Cards November, 21, 2001

Three out of four Americans are now "aware" of gift cards and nearly 50 million adults have purchased such cards over the past year. With consumers jittery about venturing far from home and somewhat value conscious this year, it could be a banner year for ... more

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