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News Library - 2008

VISA IPO March, 18, 2008

Tomorrow will mark a major turning point in the payment card industry as all four card networks will become publicly traded. Expect lots of new perks and other incentives for using a specific card as the competition will ramp up to a level never seen before ... more

Mobile Banking March, 17, 2008

A new report has found that only one in ten consumers is willing to adopt mobile payment services. However, 25-44 year-olds and consumers earning more than $100,000 per year are the most willing to use mobile P2P payments. more

Bankruptcy Pulse March, 14, 2008

Consumer bankruptcy filings in February rose to 76,000 compared to 66,000 in the prior month. Chapter 13 filings made up about 46% of all consumer cases, down slightly from last month. more

M-Phone Users March, 13, 2008

A new study has found that mobile phone users are increasingly comfortable making banking and purchase transactions. The Harris Interactive survey found that 16% of mobile phone subscribers already use mobile banking services, with 60% of these people using ... more

Jan Debt March, 11, 2008

Consumer revolving credit grew again in January as Americans tacked on $5.6 billion in net new debt, mostly credit card debt, compared to the prior month. In December consumers added $2.2 billion. more

Discover Edge March, 10, 2008

Discover has launched an online resource dedicated to helping consumers become more savvy when it comes to managing their time and money. "Discover EDGE" is written by an independent team of experts, led by nationally-syndicated columnist and best-selling ... more

Ameriprise MasterCard March, 10, 2008

Ameriprise and Barclaycard have teamed to launch a suite of "Ameriprise MasterCards." The "World" and "World Elite MasterCard" cards offer the ability to earn points towards numerous rewards, conveniences and special access to fine dining, plush spas, ... more

Spending Pulse March, 7, 2008

The Discover "U.S. Spending Monitor" held steady in February as spending intentions flattened, while pessimism about the economy increased. After sharp spending cutbacks in December and then January, following the end of the holiday season, consumers steadied ... more

Payment Choice March, 5, 2008

A new study reveals that two-thirds of consumers prefer online stores that offer multiple payment mechanisms. Furthermore, 61% of online shoppers choose sites that offer both credit and debit card payment options. more

Cash Passport March, 4, 2008

Travelex has teamed with MasterCard and West Suburban Bank to create the "Cash Passport MasterCard." The new card is available in Euros and British Pounds. Because Cash Passport is denominated in foreign currency, the exchange rate is locked in at the time ... more