Diners Club is about to join the "Power Club" as it migrates to the MasterCard network by the end of this year. The expanded acceptance of the world's first charge card will empower Diners cards to take on American Express and siphon off some spending now ...
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Baseball, purchase points, debit cards, and a chance to throw out the first pitch have converged as Ohio-based Charter One Financial launches a "Gold Debit MasterCard" for the Chicago Cubs. Cardholders earn points redeemable for free gifts including cruise ...
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The first co-branded credit card offered by a children's apparel retailer has hit the market. The "Gymboree VISA Platinum Card" enables customers to receive a five percent discount on merchandise purchased at domestic Gymboree retail locations and online.
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The profit wagon is running full steam as the nation's "Big 3" credit card issuers racked up a stunning 27% gain in profits during the first three months of this year. Collectively, Citigroup, MBNA, and Bank One raked in more than $1.6 billion in card profits ...
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Retailer-issued gift cards are delivering solid results as Starbucks reports that its gift cards made up more than 11% of total sales in the first three months of this year. Also, Shell Oil recently noted that its gift card program delivered about $60 million ...
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The next time you visit Universal Studios theme parks in Hollywood or Florida you'll have a chance to pick up a rewards MasterCard on the spot. Chase and Universal Studios have launched an instant issuance program, wherein consumers are granted instant access ...
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Finally there is a credit card that might impress the maitre d'. The new, black "Merrill+ VISA" offers a credit limit up to $250,000, free nights at The Ritz-Carlton, and free upgrades on international tickets with British Airways.
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An affinity debit card program has been launched that enables consumers to earn rewards for a range of charities simply by signing for their purchases instead of using a PIN. The new "Make-A-Difference Debit MasterCard," issued by Ohio-based Charter One, ...
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Citigroup has introduced a new consumer credit card to the general public that links a rebate feature to the cardholder's mortgage, regardless of the provider. The "Citi Home Rebate Platinum Select MasterCard" offers a full 1% rebate on all purchases, with no ...
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A new survey shows that while 63% of American adults are aware that the IRS now accepts credit cards, only 1% plan to use a credit card to pay incremental Federal income taxes the next time they owe because of the convenience fees associated with the ...
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