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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

Snob Appeal July, 14, 2004

The king of the affluent cardholder segment is slowly seeing their empire weaken. VISA's high-end "Signature" card, which is a combo of a credit card and a charge card, has racked up approximately $80 billion in transaction volume, more than American Express ... more

May Debt July, 13, 2004

After three consecutive months of decline, Americans reversed course in May, adding $1.6 billion in revolving credit. At an annualized rate, consumer credit jumped nearly 3% during May perhaps impacted by a slowdown in consolidation financing via home ... more

Platinum Value July, 12, 2004

"Platinum" credit cards are a dime a dozen these days, even offered to less creditworthy consumers with low credit limits. In an effort to put the luster back into "Platinum" some issuers are now adding other descriptors to their "Platinum" cards such as ... more
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