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News Library - 2005

Power Rewards April, 15, 2005

A rewards card does not have to carry an annual fee to be worthwhile. The re-launched "Power Rewards Platinum VISA" is an example of such a card, delivering points for more than 250 rewards ranging from gift certificates and cash rebates to travel awards and ... more

Biz Miles Plus April, 14, 2005

A new business debit card has been introduced that offers free air travel and merchandise rewards for no annual fee. The new "MILES PLUS Business Check Card" from TCF Bank awards one point for every dollar of qualifying purchases. more

Foreign Card Tool April, 13, 2005

VISA has unveiled a new currency conversion Web site for consumers to approximate the rate that cardholders will receive when using their card internationally. Users also need to know the optional issuer mark-ups (1%-4%) that some banks assess on ... more

Dinero Directo April, 12, 2005

Wachovia has launched a foreign remittance product for the entire Latin American market. The new "Dinero Directo Card" links a customer's Wachovia bank accounts to ATMs in the "VISA/PLUS" network. more

TAXES & CARDS April, 11, 2005

Two new reports show that the number of consumers who plan to pay Federal income taxes with a credit card will increase significantly this year. One study showed an increased from 1% to 5%, while the other study showed a jump from 3% to 11% in the number of ... more

Free Loaders April, 8, 2005

The number of Americans paying off credit card balances in full each month jumped sharply last year to 43%, compared to 38% in 2003 and 39% in 2002. The number of free loaders, those who avoid paying credit card interest charges, peaked in 2000 at 44.4%. more

Feb Debt April, 7, 2005

Revolving consumer credit hovered above the $800 billion milestone in February. However, Americans added $4.1 billion to revolving credit during the second month of the new year, compared to nearly $8 billion one-year ago. more

Consumer Intentions April, 6, 2005

A monthly survey of consumers has found that 82% of Americans planned to pay off debt last month, but a month later only 74% actually did so. The poll found that 59% of consumers who have received or anticipate a tax refund this year plan to spend it on ... more

Credit Concerns April, 5, 2005

Rising interest rates are creating some concerns among consumers about their ability to continue borrowing money at good terms in the future. Additionally, the persistent rise in fuel prices is slowly but surely digging into discretionary spending. more

2004 Card Loans April, 4, 2005

Growth in bank credit card loans in the U.S hit first gear last year with a paltry 1.2% gain. At the end of 2004, bank credit card loans stood at $684.9 billion, compared to $677.0 billion one year ago. more