CardTrak.com - News Archive

Bounced Checks August, 31, 2007

A new survey has found that 20% of Americans paid overdraft fees over the past year. Only about 2% bounced more than 10 checks. The research by Ipsos-Reid for The American Bankers Association also found that 79% of consumers said their bank covered the check ... more

PayPass Expansion August, 31, 2007

MasterCard's contactless payment option continues to gain acceptance by merchants worldwide. Office Depot has become the first office supply chain to offer customers the "PayPass" option. more

Credit Piggybacking August, 23, 2007

While it might be unethical to use another consumer's good credit to improve your poor credit to qualify for a lower interest mortgage or credit card, it is apparently legal for now. A San Diego company has compiled a group of investors with seasoned ... more

VISA Prepaid August, 23, 2007

Prepaid cards are great unless you use them for certain transactions like pumping gas. Prepaid card users can find their card declined when the balance on the prepaid card is less than the typical cost of a full tank of gas. more

Bank Fees August, 22, 2007

A new survey shows that two-thirds of consumers spend $3 or less in monthly fees for bank services such as checking account maintenance and ATM access. The poll by the American Bankers Association also reveals that more than half of consumers pay no bank ... more

Tax Card August, 22, 2007

A new credit card has hit the market that enables consumers and businesses to clear their tax responsibilities with the government. The new "US Liberty Card" is the brainchild of Arkansas-based Nick-Lynn Technologies. more

Linux Card August, 21, 2007

The credit card that generates funds for "Free and Open Source Software" projects like "Blender," "FreeGeek" and the "WikiMedia Foundation" is back. The "Linux Fund VISA" has been juiced-up and now has a new program for College students and another program ... more

BJ's VISA August, 21, 2007

BJ's Wholesale Club's general purpose credit card has been enhanced and upgraded to contactless. The new "BJ's VISA Card" now offers two points for every dollar spent on BJ's purchases; one point for every dollar spent on all other purchases; and 1,000 bonus ... more

NFL Debit Cards August, 20, 2007

Bank of America has become the first "Official Bank of the NFL" in the U.S. and has introduced the "NFL Checking" program that includes "Check Cards" and checks designed specifically for the pro football fan. "NFL Checking" customers are also eligible for the ... more

Airfare Deals August, 20, 2007

MasterCard has teamed with US Airways to offer two fall promotions. US Airways customers who book roundtrip airfare to select cities throughout Europe and pay with a MasterCard card can save up to 20% and earn up to 20,000 "Dividend miles." more

CardTrak.com - Most Trusted Source of Credit Cards Since 1986

Library:

2007:

News Library - August, 2007