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Fast-Track Cash-Back October, 31, 2003

The pioneer of the cash-back credit card is launching a major promotion this weekend, offering cardholders a chance to win one of 54,000 prizes, ranging from $5 to $1,000. Between November 1st and December 24th, Discover cardholders will automatically be ... more

FREE GIFTCARD October, 30, 2003

While most gift cards issued by retailers are fee free, the general purpose gift cards issued by banks typical carry upfront fees of at least $6. This week, that all changed when Cleveland-based Charter One Bank launched a "MasterCard Gift Card" that features ... more

AAA Birthday October, 29, 2003

Affinity credit cards have reached the silver anniversary mark. In the fall of 1978, AAA launched the first "AAA VISA' credit card, signing up 15,000 accounts in its first year. Since then, the card has grown to 3.3 million accounts with nearly $4 billion in ... more

Donkey Card October, 28, 2003

The Democratic National Committee is launching its own affinity credit card this month with the help of Providian Financial. The new "Democratic Party Platinum VISA" card gives individuals the option of designating their earned rebates as donations to the ... more

Office Depot VISA October, 27, 2003

The Office Depot card is being re-launched with a cash-back rewards program. Rolled-out two years ago, the "Office Depot VISA Platinum Business Card from Chase" will now offer cardholders a 2% cash rebate for all Office Depot purchases and a 1% cash rebate ... more

Peter Pan Card October, 23, 2003

Movie-themed gift cards are invading the American market, as the "Peter Pan Gift Card" is set to launch next month in conjunction with the upcoming Christmas Day release of Universal's Peter Pan movie. Cinemark Theatres is making the limited edition gift card ... more

AARP Rewards VISA October, 22, 2003

Bank One and the AARP have jazzed-up their co-branded VISA card with a rewards program that offers cash back or gift certificates. The new and improved "AARP Rewards Platinum VISA" gives cardholders a full 1% back on card purchases starting with the first ... more

Look-a-Likes October, 21, 2003

There is no better form of flattery than imitation in the payment card industry. MBNA's new "WorldPoints Platinum Plus VISA" is a knock-off of the Diners Club "Carte Blanche" card, that was revived in December 2000. more

SkyMiles Song October, 20, 2003

American Express is awarding triple "SkyMiles," and a special 1,000 mile bonus for the first in-flight purchase to "SkyMiles" consumer and business cardholders who charge tickets and make in-flight purchases on Delta's new "Song" low-fare service between now ... more

DNC Complaints October, 17, 2003

Since re-opening the "National Do Not Call Registry" one week ago, the Federal Trade Commission reports it has received more than 15,000 complaints from consumers against telemarketers. The number of registered telephone numbers has also jumped from 50 ... more
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