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Feel-Good Cards July, 25, 2003

A new concept has emerged to enable U.S. consumers to earn rebates on credit card purchases that are automatically directed to the charity of their choice. The new "purpose driven purchasing" program has been developed by Connecticut-based Tricordia. more

Card Surcharges July, 24, 2003

While credit card dollar volume in Australia continues to grow, it has slowed significantly since the adoption of credit card reforms this year, which permits Australian merchants to surcharge customers for credit card transactions. According to data released ... more

AOL Buxx July, 23, 2003

Bank One and America Online have teamed to introduce the "AOL Cash Card" this summer in conjunction with the upcoming launch of "AOL 9.0 Optimized." The new card is part of the "VISA Buxx" program, providing a parent-controlled, re-loadable payment card for ... more

Reward Zone Card July, 22, 2003

Best Buy, one of the nation's top retailers of electronic gizmos and entertainment stuff, says it is after "customer centricity" with the launch this month of its new loyalty card. The new "Reward Zone" card rewards members with 100 points for every dollar ... more

Chase PerfectCard July, 21, 2003

Chase has introduced the "PerfectCard VISA and MasterCard" offering bonus rebates on all gasoline purchases as well as a rebate for all card purchases. Originally introduced in January as the "Chase Freedom Card" in response to the loss of its Shell ... more

Card Fees 2003 July, 18, 2003

U.S. credit card issuers are expected to generate $39.6 billion in fee income this year, a 6.5% increase over last year. Penalty fee income is expected to reach $10.7 billion, while the largest category of fee income, interchange income, will hit $19.8 ... more

ExpressPay July, 17, 2003

American Express is going contactless with a new way to make everyday purchases. The giant credit card issuer has been testing its "ExpressPay" key chain attachment that uses radio frequency technology, for the past year. more

Real Rewards July, 15, 2003

A new VISA card has been launched that rewards cardholders for carrying a balance, paying on-time, and enables its customers to use points to lower their interest rate. The new "Providian Real Rewards VISA" also offers a free personal online spending profile ... more

Sweet Spots July, 14, 2003

The nation's two largest airlines, with the largest co-branded frequent flyer credit card programs, are trying to woo business and elite level travelers back into the sky. Tomorrow, United Airlines will permit its "1K Flyers" to upgrade any fare, worldwide, ... more

Fixed Card July, 11, 2003

The lowest on-going fixed interest rate for a bank credit card was launched this week. Capital One, which usually caters to sub-prime borrowers, offering credit limits as low as $300, is now offering a 4.99% fixed APR on its "Platinum MasterCard" to ... more
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