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Macy's Inc.'s new American Express Co. card improves on earlier versions of the store operator's cobranded cards, which one observer said runs counter to a trend of disappearing rewards.
August 30 -
Americans' monthly spending on credit cards is on the rise again, according to the research firm Synovate. Households with credit cards increased their monthly spending 6%, to an average of $1,559 across all credit cards in their wallets, in 2010 from last year, the Chicago company said.
August 16 -
Despite earlier concerns, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 has not led to less appealing credit card offers sent to consumers, according to Mintel Comperemedia, which tracks card-offer mailings.
August 4 -
Visa Inc. is launching a nationwide campaign to promote awareness of the benefits of using reloadable prepaid cards instead of cash.
July 16 -
Unhappy with banks, many consumers are considering alternative financial providers, especially those offering prepaid cards, according to a report from Mintel Comperemedia.
July 16 -
Some card companies use sports sponsorships to generate loyalty, but they also are good vehicles to try out new products, according to an analyst.
July 7 -
Young adults are the main drivers of mobile commerce in three major European markets, according to the Mobile Marketing Association.
July 6 -
Visa Inc., a sponsor of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, has launched an online component of its Go Fans marketing campaign — a channel on YouTube.com where fans can share video highlights from the tournament.
June 11 -
Four out of five U.S. households with Internet access now bank online, according to Fiserv Inc.
June 10 -
Four out of five U.S. households with Internet access now bank online, suggest the results of a Fiserv Inc. survey released May 25.
June 3 -
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has added two so-called Instant Action text-alert features to its mobile-banking service.
May 25 -
Visa Inc. has developed a social networking site tied to its sponsorship of the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament that it hopes will encourage fans to use its cards.
May 19 -
Discover Financial Services hopes a new custom credit card creator will help it attract more customers.
February 8 -
American Express Co. is continuing its efforts to apply its analytic skills and extensive database of transactions to help businesses increase their revenues.
January 29 -
American Express Co. cardholders can now use their accumulated rewards points to pay their taxes.
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