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Issuers are using mobile technology to bolster plastic cards, adding new features and controls for consumers.

The Indian government's major change in cash policy and push for digital payments attracted the Chinese company to increase its stake in India's Paytm.

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Consulting firm’s aim is to proactively connect credit unions with consumers.

Downward pressure on Canada’s bank fees continues, as Bank of Montreal this week announced it’s eliminating fees for Interac e-Transfers for all customers with Canadian checking and premium-rate savings accounts.

American Express Co. is escalating the rewards war for premium credit cards, offering Platinum customers $200 of free Uber rides while raising the annual fee.

Merger effective March 1 after 90% of Martin FCU's membership voted in favor of the move.

Everybody thinks business travel payments and bookings are a headache, until consumer-style rewards are thrown in.

Banks have traditonally lagged behind in embracing innovation, though blockchain provides the opportunity to quickly ramp up digital services.

Iberiabank is making the biggest deal in its history in Miami, an area known for boom-bust cycles and a condo market that stung banks during the crisis.