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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

Wal-Mart Card October, 16, 2003

It might be a store credit card from the world's largest retailer, but it's beginning to look a lot like a bank credit card. Wal-Mart announced this week it is beefing-up its private label credit card, offering cardholders gas rebates, cash access, and the ... more

Discover Gift Card October, 15, 2003

The gift card market is heating up in advance of the holidays as Discover becomes a player. The new "Discover Gift Card" is available only to Discover cardholders for a fee of $5.50 for each card. more

Duetto VISA October, 14, 2003

Multi-functional credit cards have finally become a reality in the USA. This weekend, a new VISA card was launched by Starbucks and Bank One that combines a re-loadable stored value card with a general purpose credit card. more

Debt Pace October, 10, 2003

Revolving debt is growing about a third of last year's rate, as Americans added $1.2 billion to total revolving debt during August. One year ago, U.S. consumers added $3.9 billion to revolving debt during the month of August. more

Registry Opens October, 9, 2003

The "National Do Not Call Registry" is finally open for business, at least temporarily. Starting today, more consumers can register phone numbers, and starting this weekend, consumers can file complaints. more
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