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Usher Card July, 30, 2004

R&B artist Usher Raymond IV has given his blessing to a new MasterCard targeted at unbanked Americans. The new "Usher Raymond IV Debit MasterCard" provides exclusive access to "The World of Usher," which offers merchandise discounts and concert tickets. more

Hard Rock Cafe VISA July, 29, 2004

Getting into a Hard Rock Cafe might be easier with a new credit card linked to the "All Access" program. The new "Hard Rock Rewards VISA" offers priority seating and discounts on food and merchandise. more

Touch Payments July, 28, 2004

Some southerners are now wiggling their piggies to make purchases at the Piggly Wiggly. A pilot has been launched in South Carolina to test a finger-scanning payment system developed by San Francisco-based Pay By Touch. more

0% Offers July, 27, 2004

Even though we may have entered a period of rising interest rates, aggressive credit card offers are still alive and well, albeit a little less generous. The average 0% promotional interest rate period is running 10.4 months among the nation's top issuers, ... more

Platinum Birthday July, 23, 2004

The first card to go platinum is no longer a teenager. The "American Express Platinum" card is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week. When the by-invitation-only card was launched in 1984 it set a new standard in cards issued to affluent Americans. more

SpeedPass RaceCase July, 22, 2004

ExxonMobil is dressing up its "SpeedPass" touchless payment gizmo by giving away a special car-shaped case that fits over the device. "SpeedPass" users who register and make four qualifying purchases between now and September 30th, will receive a free "#12 ... more

Stuff Happens July, 21, 2004

Bank of America has added a "Stuff Happens" card to its "CampusEdge" checking package for college students. The new card enables students to waive a fee if they make a mistake such as bouncing a check. more

BabyCenter Card July, 19, 2004

New and expectant parents can start bankrolling their kid's college savings plan via a new credit card. The "BabyCenter MasterCard" enables cardholders to earn rebates swept into an investment account. more

BellSouth Cards July, 16, 2004

BellSouth and Bank One have teamed to launch a co-branded MasterCard that offers double points to BellSouth customers who elect to have their BellSouth bill paid automatically with the card. The companies are also offering a "Platinum MasterCard" for business ... more

MERRILL+ VISA July, 15, 2004

Merrill Lynch has launched a limited promotion to reward cardholders of its "MERRILL+ VISA" or "VISA Signature" with points if they finance or refinance their home through Merrill Lynch Credit Corporation. "MERRILL+ VISA" cardholders are eligible to earn up ... more