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Bluefish MasterCard May, 30, 2003

A true insider's credit card is being launched for consumers who want everything from an African safari to space flight in the first civilian space shuttle. The new "Bluefish Concierge MasterCard" is targeted at corporate executives, celebrities, professional ... more

Magazine Cards May, 29, 2003

Cooks, gardeners, and fixer-uppers now have a credit card they can call their own. "Taste of Home," a cooking magazine, "Birds & Blooms," a gardening publication, and "The Family Handyman," a home improvement magazine, have inked a deal to offer their ... more

Defined Cards May, 27, 2003

American Express has launched a suite of "Defined Expense Cards" for larger corporate clients. The new cards can be set-up to expire after a company-determined period of two to 24 months, and carry a maximum spending limit, as well as monthly or ... more

Summer Promos May, 23, 2003

As summer 2003 kicks off this holiday weekend, all the major credit card brands in the USA have created special deals for fun in the sun. Most of the incentives offered this year are targeted at boosting the travel industry which has been hit by a weak ... more

Aussie Market May, 22, 2003

Things are not so quiet "down under" as the Australian credit card market is rattled by a new credit card and embattled over merchant fees. Last week, the flamboyant chief executive of Virgin, Richard Branson, announced the launch of a new MasterCard that he ... more

Frontier MasterCards May, 21, 2003

Frontier Airlines launched a suite of co-branded MasterCards offering free travel for as little as 15,000 miles. The "Frontier MasterCard" comes in two different flavors and four card designs. more

Account Looting May, 20, 2003

Having a check returned for non-sufficient funds has been a nightmare since the "Expedited Funds Availability Act" took effective in 1987 due to "big check first" and "collected funds" policies. Now the growing popularity of re-presentment of bounced checks ... more

Double SkyMiles May, 19, 2003

American Express is pulling out all the stops on the "Delta SkyMiles" credit card by offering cardholders the opportunity to earn double miles on everything between now and July 15. Normally, "Delta SkyMiles" credit cardholders earn two miles for purchases at ... more

King Cash May, 16, 2003

With most banks paying less than 1% annually on a savings account, the prospects of earning 1% or more in cash from your credit card purchases looks pretty good. Cash back is returning as one of the most popular credit card features as Household, Capital One, ... more

GM Business Card May, 15, 2003

General Motors is going after small to mid-sized businesses with a new co-branded MasterCard in partnership with Chase. Unlike the generous 5% rebate offered on its personal "GM MasterCard" offered through Household Bank, the new "GM Business Card from Chase" ... more

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