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CardMail Fears

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

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

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

Double Perks

Consumers are beginning to be bombarded with unprecedented incentives to start traveling again. This week Marriott announced it is extending and expanding its rewards program. Last week Delta announced the most aggressive promotion ever to entice its ... more

Goody Card

The gift card bandwagon is bigger than ever this year. Music retailer Sam Goody said this week it has issued nearly five million gift cards since launching them in 1999. Goody says a recent survey it conducted revealed that teens list gift cards fourth on ... more

Card Case

Banks that issue VISA and MasterCards may soon be able to issue American Express and Discover cards too, if they so choose. Currently, banks that are members of VISA or MasterCard are prohibited from issuing other cards. more

Hooters Card

Hooters of America has launched a gift card program for the holidays that offers a choice of ten collectable cards featuring the Hooters Girls. The gift cards can be used at any location for all restaurant charges and will include a pre-paid amount of credit. more

Debt Spiral

In another sign that consumers have pulled back on spending and debt accumulation, revolving credit grew a mere 2.1% during August. American consumers added only $1.2 billion to new revolving debt during the month versus $5.9 billion last August. more

On Target

In less four weeks the most significant launch of smart VISA cards in the USA will get underway. Target unveiled this week the design of its new smart VISA card which will start taking applications on November 1st. more

Debit Poll

More then half of Americans believe that merchants should not have the right to require the use of a PIN when making purchases with a VISA or MasterCard debit card. Nearly 60% say they would opt to sign for debit card purchases, instead of using a PIN, if ... more
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