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News Library - September, 2005

Debit PayPass September, 16, 2005

Tap 'n go plastic payments are taking hold across the country. This week, HSBC Bank USA announced it will add the MasterCard "PayPass" contactless payment option to its debit cards. more

RN Card September, 15, 2005

A new credit card designed by nurses for nurses has been wheeled into the market. The new "ANA Nursing Rewards+ VISA" card is also the first and only credit card in the U.S. that offers nurses both personal and professional rewards. more

Cards & Music September, 14, 2005

A major jukebox company is jazzing up its machines with the plastic payment option. Rowe International is adding credit card acceptance to its digital jukeboxes. The low ticket, pay-per-use transactions will be handled by Peppercoin's "Small Transaction ... more

Rescue Cards September, 13, 2005

Payment cards have come to the rescue in the mind-boggling task of distributing assistance benefits to victims of the recent hurricane disaster. The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the American Red Cross are using stored value or debit cards to hand ... more

Ten Tin Milestone September, 12, 2005

CardWeb.com, Inc.® celebrated its tenth year online this past weekend, tracking the payment card industry on a daily basis since 1986. In September 1995, RAM Research Group launched CardWeb.com in conjunction with the American Bankers Association's "Bank Card ... more

Promo Kick-Off September, 9, 2005

'Tis the football season again and VISA wants you to do the "End Zone Dance", while MasterCard wants to offer you a "Priceless Game Day Experience." Both card networks have several special plays up their sleeve for this year's NFL season. more

July Debt September, 8, 2005

Revolving consumer credit remained above the $800 billion mark in July after crossing the milestone in June for the first time ever. However, Americans clipped $1 billion off the figure during July. more

King Kong Card September, 7, 2005

A 30 foot tall gorilla from Skull Island is getting ready to take on the credit card market. Universal and Chase are preparing to pounce on the competition with a King Kong credit card beginning October 1st. more

Katrina Relief September, 6, 2005

Bank credit card issuers and networks have pledged more than $15 million so far for relief expenses related to Hurricane Katrina. In addition, issuers are waiving fees, relaxing payment requirements and raising credit lines for victims of the USA's worst ... more

Free Credit Reports September, 1, 2005

Starting today, consumers across the entire country can access a free annual credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus. The truly free reports were mandated by Congress in "The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003." more