American Express

Ally and other direct banks continue to report strong deposit growth even as they slash the rates they pay to depositors. The trend suggests that the online-only approach has more staying power than its detractors believed.

Banks can remain competitive in a more crowded field by offering attractive rewards through easy-to-navigate, secure microsites, says Informa Financial Intelligence's Gina DeCorla.

Though many merchants remain wary of alienating their customers with fees, others now see an opportunity to recoup the growing costs associated with accepting plastic.

PayPal is moving ahead with plans to integrate with both Amex and Discover, and the details of how PayPal will work with these card networks are starting to take shape.

PayPal is moving ahead with plans to integrate with both Amex and Discover, and the details of how PayPal will work with these card networks are starting to take shape.

A sector not known for its innovation or willingness to change is actually a shining example when it comes to creating hubs of engaging content, says On24's Mark Bornstein.

American Express is launching a credit card that provides consumers in the U.K. cash back for reaching physical activity goals.

The company is reportedly paying bonuses to get retailers to accept its cards; both sides offer different take of rare get-together.

Earlier this decade, a boom in low-cost prepaid cards undercut the firm's business model. Now the fiercest competition is coming from venture capital-backed startups that offer accounts with no overdraft fees.

American Express is integrating its virtual cards with Coupa Pay's corporate business spending platform for clients in the U.K and Australia by the end of 2019, with plans to extend the service in the U.S. in mid-2020.