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$2 Trillion October, 7, 2003

Americans are on track to charge more than $2.0 trillion on their bank credit and debit cards this year. If store and gas credit cards are included the figure could top $2.3 trillion. more

TravelFunds Card October, 6, 2003

American Express has gone from charge cards to credit cards, and is now setting its sights on the prepaid card market. The issuer has introduced a reloadable travel card. The new "TravelFunds Card" can be used at both the POS and ATM. more

eBay MasterCard October, 3, 2003

In an usual move, eBay has teamed with two banks to issue its new rewards MasterCard to as many customers as possible. MBNA will issue the new card to consumers with solid credit scores, while Providian will issue the new card to consumers with iffy credit ... more

Hilary VISA October, 2, 2003

Lizzie McGuire, Kelly Collins, known in real life as Hilary Duff, has launched a line of "VISA Gift Cards." The teenage actress and recording artist is targeting American teenagers for the one-time use, prepaid card. more

Do Not Call Today? October, 1, 2003

It's possible you may hear your phone ring a little less starting today, but don't hold your breath. Today was supposed to be the first day that the new, national "Do Not Call Registry" becomes enforceable, but that is not clear. more

Card Delinquency September, 30, 2003

Credit card delinquencies, based on total dollars outstanding, edged up slightly to 4.51% during the second quarter, and remain well above last year's second quarter delinquencies of 4.08%. However, the number of past-due credit card accounts fell slightly to ... more

Do Not Call on Hold September, 29, 2003

The new "National Do Not Call Registry" will most likely not go into effect this Wednesday as expected, despite the best efforts of the Federal Trade Commission and Congress. However, consumers can continue to register their phone numbers in the database even ... more

Car Card September, 26, 2003

A small credit card firm has launched a big promotion to reward cardholders. Arizona-based Eufora is offering brand new $30,000 cars to its 100,000 "Eufora MasterCard" cardholders in a monthly sweepstakes. more

Best Student Cards September, 24, 2003

More than half of Americans prefer that college students use prepaid payment cards instead of debit cards or credit cards. Only 14% of consumers believe credit cards are best suited for students, while 34% favor debit cards. more

Pizza Card September, 23, 2003

The first gift card to be issued by a national pizza delivery restaurant company was launched this week. Pizza Hut rolled-out the new prepaid card at more than 5,200 participating locations in the USA. more
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