(9/29/98)
Xmas Gift
If the Feds move to cut rates this morning, for the first time in two and one-half years, it will impact credit card rates just ahead of the holiday shopping season.-READ MORE |
(9/25/98)
Sony Citibank Card
CitiBank and Sony have forged an alliance to offer a co-branded credit card
called the “official currency of playtime”.
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(9/25/98)
TrueValue Promotion
VISA U.S.A. and TruServ Corp. have launched a promotion that rewards cardholders with a 25% discount on 'True Value' paint. |
(9/23/98)
Cards Online
More than 3.7 million consumers have applied for a credit card online according to a new report by Cyber Dialogue and Booz-Allen & Hamilton. The study, 'CyberCitizen Finance', found that 4.6 million consumers have already applied for at least one loan product online.-READ MORE |
(9/18/98)
Multi-Function Card
First USA and CyberMark announced Thursday they will jointly issue the first publicly-available credit card in the U.S. to also feature smart-card technology. The 'Florida State University MasterCard' will make it possible for school alumni, faculty and supporters to replace cash at FSU football stadium concession stands and at selected area merchants.-READ MORE |
(9/15/98)
FeelGoodFridays
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter & Co. announced Monday in New York City that,
starting this week, the 'Discover Card' will sponsor a 'FeelGood Fridays'
promotion. Every time cardholders use their 'Discover Card' for purchases
on Fridays from September 18th to November 13th, they have a chance to earn
an additional $100 'Cashback Bonus' award.-READ MORE |
(9/11/98)
Money Talks
With school underway across the nation this week MasterCard, VISA and National Foundation for Consumer Credit announced education initiatives. MasterCard International, in partnership with College Parents of America, launched a multi-faceted education program yesterday, titled 'Money Talks' to help parents of college-aged students teach their children how to establish good financial habits through responsible use of credit.
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(9/11/98)
Read Me A Story
VISA U.S.A. has partnered for a third year with the 'Reading Is Fundamental' children's literacy organization. VISA will continue to sponsor the "Read Me a Story," national program by guaranteeing RIF a $300,000 minimum contribution, based on VISA card volume at participating merchants through May 31, 1999.
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(9/11/98)
Ask the Expert
Next Thursday the National Foundation for Consumer Credit and USA Today will host a second, annual, "Ask-the-Expert" telephone call-in in conjunction with the NFCC's annual conference in Miami.
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(9/10/98)
BankAmericard
Originally launched in mid-September 1958, the 'BankAmericard' is back. To coincide with the 40th anniversary, BofA is introducing a new 'BankAmericard' credit card offering rewards to customers for banking with Bank of America.
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(9/9/98)
NextCard GoShopping
NextCard, the First True Internet VISA, announced Tuesday the launch of NextCard GoShopping!, an online shopping site exclusively designed for NextCard customers. GoShopping! offers customer's powerful online search tools and resources to enhance their online shopping experience when using their NextCard VISA.
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(9/9/98)
Euro Travelers Checks
American Express, the world's largest issuer of travelers cheques, officially announced Tuesday its new euro-denominated travelers cheque, which is expected to be the world's first euro payment device for consumers. -READ MORE |
(9/9/98)
Beeping Wallet
"The Beeping Wallet" is the first patented electronic wallet designed to protect credit cards from being lost or stolen.
Any time a credit card is removed, the wallet will sound a beep to remind users to replace their credit card. The new wallet is now available from Kopel Inc., located in Westlake Village.
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(9/8/98)
Las Vegas Platinum
The Flying Elvi landed at the Sunset Station Hotel/Casino in Las Vegas Friday to deliver the new 'VISA Las Vegas Platinum' card. Consumer Rewards International and First USA teamed up to issue the card which brings together a group of 17 Las Vegas hotel/casinos and seven publicly traded and closely held companies.-READ MORE |
(9/1/98)
Lucky Rewards VISA
Lucky Stores and Sav-on drug expanded their 'Lucky Rewards' loyalty card yesterday by signing up with U.S. Bank to do a VISA cobranded program. The program becomes the first bank credit card/loyalty card by a food retailer in northern California.-READ MORE |
(9/1/98)
Amex Thrifty Double Miles
Thrifty Car Rental will award double miles to participants in most of the company's frequent flyer programs when they rent from Thrifty and pay with an American Express card effective Sept. 1 - Oct. 31, 1998.-READ MORE |
