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News Library - April, 2006

CARD MAIL 2005 April, 28, 2006

Response rates to direct mail credit card offers slipped to a new low last year as the volume of solicitations climbed to a new high. For 2005, Americans received 6.06 billion credit offers in the mail as the response rate hit 0.3%. more

Free Pass April, 27, 2006

Bank of America launched the ninth year of "Museums on Us" wherein customers showing a Bank of America ATM, check or credit card or MBNA credit card can visit any of the 56 participating cultural institutions in May for free. This year, Bank of America is ... more

Going Once April, 25, 2006

An exclusive online auction offering cardholders access to one-of-a-kind experiences and unique take-home gifts went into operation this week. The American Express "Going Once" program starts each day with a new auction and cardholders will have 24 hours to ... more

Teen Spirit April, 21, 2006

Teens are apparently getting their hands on credit cards at an earlier age. A new poll found that 10.3% of teenagers indicate that they currently own credit cards. The study also found that among teens ages 13-14 5% reported owning credit cards. more

Bad Cards April, 20, 2006

While the credit card industry eats more than $1 billion in credit card fraud losses each year, merchants, particularly Internet and mail order merchants, take a much bigger hit. Even brick-and-mortar merchants get taken with customers using phony cards. more

Get More April, 19, 2006

If you have a Discover card then you may be missing out on some real savings at the gas pump this spring unless you sign-up today for a special rewards program. For the next three months you can earn a 5% "Cashback Bonus" on purchases of gas, auto parts and ... more

Fee Free Card April, 18, 2006

A new rewards credit card that entered the market last summer is continuing to draw strong response offering no annual fee, no limits on earnings, no travel restrictions and maximum redemption flexibility. The "Blue Sky Credit Card from American Express" also ... more

Prepaid Elvis April, 13, 2006

He is back and on the face of a new prepaid card. Elvis Presley Enterprises has given its blessing for the "Elvis Presley Prepaid VISA." The card will be released later this month by EDP Licensing. more

Small Stuff April, 12, 2006

VISA is seeking to expand its small ticket acceptance program by offering acquirers lower credit and debit interchange rates on consumer card transactions of $15 or less in seven new merchant categories. VISA also reports that its volume on purchases of less ... more

PayPal Mobile April, 11, 2006

PayPal has launched a new text message-based service allowing consumers in the U.S. and Canada to send money, purchase items or donate funds via their mobile telephones. The new "PayPal Mobile" service is PIN-protected with financial information stored on ... more