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News Library - August, 2004

Hoosier/ Boilermaker Cards August, 31, 2004

A pioneer and leader in "VISA Gift" cards has gone to the next level by introducing co-branded gift cards for two rival universities. This week Hoosiers and Boilermakers now have a card they can call their own thanks to Simon Malls. more

Extra Points August, 30, 2004

The ultimate football credit card has been kicked-off by MBNA and the NFL. The new "MBNA NFL Extra Points" credit card is available with the team logo of any of the 32 NFL clubs, the NFL shield, and as either a VISA or MasterCard. more

DreamCard August, 27, 2004

Forget air miles, points, and cash-back . . . here comes a credit card that gives you the chance to win some real dough. A new MasterCard was recently introduced that gives cardholders a chance to win a monthly cash jackpot of at least $25,000, every time ... more

Dollar General August, 26, 2004

Dollar General has finally taken the big plunge to accept credit cards. However, they will only accept the "Discover Card." Previously, Dollar General accepted only cash and personal checks as forms of payment. more

Airmiles Lite August, 25, 2004

United Airlines has followed American Airlines' recent decision to offer special lower mile redemptions for short-haul flights. The two airlines have the two largest co-branded bank credit card programs in the USA. more

Notre Dame VISA August, 23, 2004

The coveted "Fighting Irish" sweatshirt can be had just by applying for the "Notre Dame Platinum VISA." Bank One and the University of Notre Dame recently beefed up their credit card by offering new cardholders a Notre Dame sweatshirt, plus giving away items ... more

High Octane Offer August, 20, 2004

As crude oil nears $50 a barrel, potentially driving gas prices well above $2 per gallon, credit cards offering gas discounts are looking better each day. This month, Citibank mailed out a high octane offer, enticing consumers for its "Shell MasterCard" with ... more

TAP, EAT, N GO August, 18, 2004

Forget "super-sized," McDonald's is going for "super-fast" service. The nation's largest quick serve restaurant chain is getting ready to roll-out a system that enables customers to tap or wave the new "PayPass MasterCard" on or near a specially equipped ... more

TOUCHY PAYMENTS August, 16, 2004

Discover wants its cardholders to give merchants the finger when making a purchase. The nation's sixth largest credit card issuer is taking a quantum leap to promote a new payment service that allows shoppers to pay with their Discover Card using the touch of ... more

Uncredit Card August, 12, 2004

It walks and talks like a credit card, it's not a debit card, it is not exactly a charge card, and it produces rewards. What am I? It's a platinum VISA credit card linked to a checking account that is automatically paid-off each month. more