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The prepaid card and payments company Blackhawk Network is the new third-party gift card distributor for Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.

Green Dot Corp. will continue to sell its prepaid cards in Walmart stores, which are easily its largest distribution channel, through the end of 2015.

Moneris Solutions, Inc. and Syrasoft Self Storage Software will partner on two new integrated payment processing options for the self-storage industry.

PayPal has agreed to distribute CashStar digital gift cards through the eBay marketplace and the PayPal Digital Gifts store.

The Kansas and Missouri Credit Union Associations are hashing out a new alignment that would join the two state leagues together. But whatever you call it, don't call it a merger.

OSHKOSH, Wis. — An unusual merger strategy here has been a roaring success as well as a learning experience for all parties involved.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A campaign to boost usage of e-services not only hit the mark with clever marketing, but taught organizers some lessons about digital outreach.

TAMPA, Fla. — In an effort to encourage physical fitness among its membership and local community, GTE Financial CU has offered a cash incentive for individuals who exercise, lose weight and shed belly-fat.

Card issuing and acquiring software provider OpenWay is partnering with People's Bank of Kazakhstan to deliver the first chip-based UnionPay cards in Central Asia.

The U.S. credit card industry continues its slow rebound from the financial crisis. In the second quarter, the number of open accounts rose by 24 million from a year earlier, while purchase volumes also increased significantly, according to a new report issued Wednesday by the American Bankers Association.