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News Library - 2008

Orbitz Visa June, 4, 2008

The largest online travel site in the world has relaunched its credit card and has upped the ante on its reward program. The new "Orbitz Visa" with Capital One "No Hassle Rewards" offers one point for every purchase dollar and three points for each dollar ... more

Visa payWave June, 3, 2008

Visa's new contactless payment technology is taking off in the West. U.S. Bank is introducing the Visa "payWave" to existing debit cardholders in California, Colorado, Missouri, and Utah. more

Ticker Shock June, 2, 2008

A new survey has found that unexpectedly high shipping fees are the number one reason consumers abandon online purchases. Checkout abandonment is a significant challenge for online merchants, with an estimated two out of every three consumers failing to pay ... more

Extra Cash May, 30, 2008

Citi has introduced a new benefit to cardholders of its "Platinum Select," "Diamond Preferred" and "AT&T Universal Platinum" cards. The new "Extra Cash" perk enables customers to earn 10% of the eligible purchases made with their card towards a gift card ... more

Disney Visa May, 29, 2008

More twinkle has been added to the "Disney Rewards Visa Card" from Chase as it celebrates its fifth anniversary. The no annual fee card features no annual rewards cap and special theme park benefits, plus special financing on select Walt Disney Travel Company ... more

ecosmart MasterCard May, 28, 2008

A new MasterCard has been launched that offers cardholders one reward point for every dollar spent, redeemable towards charitable donations to organizations dedicated to environment preservation. The new "ecosmart MasterCard with Plus Rewards" from HSBC has ... more

Card Mail May, 27, 2008

The estimated number of direct mailings sent from banking, credit card, investment, and mortgage and loan companies fell 10% in the first three months of this year. Among financial services companies, credit card issuers cut back on direct mail the most. more

Hurricane Pak May, 26, 2008

With the start of the hurricane season next weekend, American Express wants to you stuff their "Travelers Cheques" in emergency supply kits. AmEx says keeping "Travelers Cheques" and a supply of cash in small bills offers storm victims payment options to make ... more

Consumer Spending May, 22, 2008

The latest index of consumer spending shows the economy is in the toilet. The Deloitte Research "Leading Index of Consumer Spending" reports that it has reached its lowest level since 2001. more

Go World May, 21, 2008

Visa has launched a U.S. advertising campaign that evokes the emotion and memories of unforgettable moments in Olympic history, featuring current Olympic and Paralympic athletes and Olympic legends. The new "Go World" creative sets itself apart from other ... more