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Yellowstone VISA July, 17, 2002

The newest green card is yellow. U.S. Bank, Elan Financial Services, and the Yellowstone Park Foundation launched an affinity VISA card this month. The Yellowstone VISA card features a picturesque scene of Yellowstone, and is available in a classic and ... more

Extreme Diners July, 16, 2002

Does your credit card offers sky diving perks? Diners Club North America has launched an "Extreme Adventures" program for its Carte Blanche cardholders. Between now and September 1st, cardholders can purchase specially created packages for skydiving, hot air ... more

NextCard Shutdown July, 12, 2002

If you have a NextCard VISA buried in your wallet or squirreled away in your sock drawer, there is a very good chance the card it has been deactivated. The FDIC, which took over the NextCard accounts in February, decided this week to shut down about 800,000 ... more

VISA Gift Cards July, 11, 2002

Gift cards are exploding across the USA with sales expected to rise from $1 billion last year to $15 billion next year. As a result, Bank of America, the largest issuer of VISA gift cards, is going whole hog by doubling its portfolio of choices. more

Bet the Bank July, 10, 2002

Hundreds of kids have come together in Indiana this week to "Bet the Bank." FleetBoston launched a game that teaches basic money management skills including establishing credit, protecting credit, and managing charge card debt. more

California Steamin' July, 9, 2002

Consumer groups in California are stewing after a group of credit card issuers successfully persuaded the U.S. District Court to grant a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the new minimum payment disclosure law that was scheduled to go into effect ... more

3-in-1 Report July, 8, 2002

The nation's largest consumer credit reporting service is gearing up to launch a new service offering a combined report from all three major credit reporting agencies. The Equifax "3-in-1 Credit Report" will sell for $29.95 and will show line-by-line ... more

Clear Card July, 3, 2002

While payroll debit cards for unbanked consumers have surfaced this year, a new payroll card has emerged that offers a credit line based on your annual salary. The "Clear" MasterCard also enables employees to make purchases and have the payments drawn ... more

Cashless Burgers July, 2, 2002

Before long, the first thing you'll do at a fast food drive-thru is swipe your credit card. Believe it or not, after 35 years of penetrating every corner of consumer payments, credit cards are finally coming to the quick service restaurant market. more

Spam Cards July, 1, 2002

The come-on email is slugged: "No Credit Check!" and "Guaranteed Acceptance", for a credit card with a $5000+ credit line. The reality is that no VISA or MasterCard issuer can guarantee acceptance or issue a big credit line without a credit check. more
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