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News Library - September, 2004

Diners MasterCard September, 29, 2004

It's official - Diners Club cards in the USA and Canada will become MasterCards over the next several months. The redesigned cards will be issued in a phased approach, beginning with corporate and personal "Diners Club" cards across Canada in November. more

ShoeWallet September, 28, 2004

As credit card issuers physically downsize payment cards to fit on keychains, a Seattle-based firm has inked a deal to distribute a patented shoe wallet designed to carry payment cards. Shoewallet.com initially developed the product to address the need for ... more

Disney Auction September, 27, 2004

If you've got the "Disney VISA," then you're a playa in the "Disney Dream Auction" which starts today. More than 25 once-in-a-lifetime Disney items and experiences are available for bidding with the proceeds benefiting three charities. more

Custom Card September, 24, 2004

While many card issuers offer an endless choice of credit card designs and perhaps a few options on card features, one issuer is offering a truly customized card. The recently introduced "One of a Card VISA" enables users to personalize the entire face of the ... more

Scores? September, 23, 2004

A new survey has found that the majority of consumers do not understand what credit scores measure, what good and bad scores are, and how scores can be improved. Only about one-third of consumers correctly understand that credit scores indicate the risk of ... more

Penalty Pain September, 22, 2004

The three consecutive rate hikes by the Fed are like pouring lemon juice on a paper cut for consumers tangled up in penalty interest rates. Starting next month, punitive interest rates, among the top ten issuers, will range from 24.65% to 30.74%. more

Three Hikes September, 21, 2004

The Fed increased short-term interest rates by 25 basis points which will push the prime rate to 4.75% this week, and raise variable credit cards accordingly. Due to the timing of the rate increase, all of the nation's top ten issuers will pass along the ... more

Bad Apples September, 20, 2004

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has issued an advisory to national banks citing concerns over unacceptable credit card practices by some issuers. The regulator specifically listed as problem areas, inadequate disclosure of penalty pricing ... more

PremierPass MasterCard September, 17, 2004

Citibank has launched two new rewards credit cards offering points for miles flown on any airline as well as points for all purchases. The new "Citi PremierPass MasterCard" also enables cardholders to earn points for the purchase, plus the miles flown, on ... more

Hello Kitty September, 16, 2004

One of the coolest prepaid cards to come down the pike this year is the "Hello Kitty Debit MasterCard." The new card offers a free one-year subscription to Elle Girl magazine. However, the card carries a lot of fees like many prepaid cards. more