Card Briefs: Wilshire Unveils Card Linked to 'Kiss' Group

Wilshire Financial Corp. announced plans to market an affinity credit card for the rock group Kiss.

The no-fee Visa card will be issued by First Bankcard Center in New Orleans. It carries an interest rate of prime plus 8.4%-currently 16.9%-and is available in classic or gold versions.

The classic card sports an image of the four band members surrounded by a ring of fire; the gold version features the Kiss logo in gold on a black background.

Cardholders also have the option to enroll in an air miles program for $35. Under the program, every purchase dollar nets one frequent-flier point, redeemable at 25,000 points for one domestic round-trip flight.

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