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News Library - October, 2007

HealthCare Card October, 22, 2007

One of the nation's largest publicly traded health benefits companies is gearing-up to issue a new health care card to a select set of its employer group customers. Humana has teamed with Republic Bancorp to launch the "HumanaAdvance VISA." more

Upper Crust October, 22, 2007

There is new evidence that a growing number of affluent travelers are seeking private, luxurious getaways, booking more private yachts, villas and jets than ever before. American Express' "Platinum Travel Service" team of specialists says that the requests ... more

Biz MasterCards October, 18, 2007

Chase, Continental Airlines, General Motors and MasterCard have teamed to launch the first-ever "MasterCard World for Business" credit cards. The new "Continental Airlines World MasterCard for Business" card and the "GM Business Card World MasterCard" offer ... more

Original Card October, 17, 2007

In a bold move Bank of America has re-launched the original "BankAmericard" credit card. The first nationally accepted bank credit card now offers a rewards VISA version. BofA claims its new card is the richest and most flexible rewards programs with no ... more

Pathmark Card October, 17, 2007

A major supermarket chain has launched a card that combines loyalty and rewards with decoupled debit functionality all on one card. HSBC Finance and Pathmark Stores have inked a deal to offer a multi-purpose rewards and payment card for supermarket customers. more

Card Mail October, 16, 2007

A new report projects that U.S. households will receive about 5.3 billion credit card solicitations during 2007. The full year projection shows a slight decrease from the 5.76 billion offers received last year, which was also down from the all time high of ... more

Holiday Sales October, 15, 2007

With holiday sales projected to rise 3% this season retailers have already begun aggressive discounting. However, gift card sales are expected to exceed $35 billion this holiday season. more

MasterCard & Best Western October, 15, 2007

As a special bonus through November 16th Best Western's "Gold Crown Club International" members, who stay any two nights or more, will receive double points or double miles when paying with a MasterCard. Ordinarily, members of "GCCI" earn 10 points per dollar ... more

Custom Cards October, 12, 2007

A new customized general purpose gift card can now be embossed on the front with messages such as "Congratulations," "Good Job," "We Reached Our Target," or "Happy Holidays." American Express has launched a new line of customizable gift cards. more

Halloween Dollars October, 12, 2007

A new survey shows that 73% of Americans celebrate "Halloween" and that the average consumer will spend $40 on candy and decorations. The VISA survey found that parents with children under 18 will spend $54 on candy and decorations while those without ... more