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News Library - 2004

Rate Tweaking August, 11, 2004

As the Feds pushed the prime rate to 4.50% this week, a second major issuer has tweaked its variable rate structure, enabling it to pass along future rate increases quickly to cardholders. This week, MBNA is notifying cardholders it is switching its variable ... more

Card Scams August, 10, 2004

Nearly ten million Americans were victims of three types of credit card-related fraud last year. The FTC last week reported that advance-fee loan scams, mostly credit cards, claimed 4.55 million victims last year. more

Disney Dream Auction August, 9, 2004

Bank One and Disney will launch an auction next month for "Disney VISA" cardholders offering more than 25 once-in-a-lifetime Disney items and experiences. The "Disney Dream Auction" will launch September 27th. more

June Debt August, 6, 2004

After a sluggish spring, Americans have started adding to their credit card debt load. During June consumers added $1.5 billion to total revolving credit, about the same amount they added in June 2003. more

June Phishing August, 5, 2004

The surge in the number of phishing attacks on financial services companies continued without letup in June, topping 1,000 attacks. Once again Citibank was the most targeted with 492 attacks compared to 370 in May, and 34 in January. more

What Fee? August, 4, 2004

Retailers say shoppers are steaming mad when they get a bank statement showing a fee for using a PIN number when making a debit card purchase. Because of the way it is listed on the bank statement, consumers apparently assume the fee is charged by the ... more

Bankruptcy Slows August, 2, 2004

Year-to-date bankruptcy filings are still running nearly 3% below the year ago levels. During June, 127,742 filings were made compared to 130,242 for June 2003. Total bankruptcies for the second quarter were 409,794 compared to 412,968 for 2Q/03. more

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