Banks are going to great lengths to sign up the so-called mass affluent for their credit cards. How far is too far?

The Riverwoods, Ill., company is trying to assure Wall Street that its higher chargeoff rates signal a return to normalcy, rather than a cause for alarm.

The new Explore Visa card is seen as a "bridge" to more traditional banking services, said Regions' head of retail products and payments.

American Express is giving its card customers an easy way to transact in cryptocurrency.

Auto risks mounting. Mortgage market tightening. Are there any good risks these days in consumer lending? Regional bank executives insist partnerships with online lenders, unsecured personal loans and other niche efforts can work if done properly.

The McLean, Va., lender, which has substantial exposure to subprime consumer loans, also added to its provision for credit losses.

Though a 33% decline in net income was attributable to large one-time gains that the credit card issuer recorded in the second quarter of 2016, Amex faces major challenges in the pursuit of growth opportunities.

Citigroup is trying to gain an edge in the hotly contested category by introducing these competitive elements to its revamped Citi Prestige card.

The firm’s latest financial outlook suggests an opportunity to earn profits comparable to those recorded by large, well-established credit card issuers.

Investors blame Washington gridlock, lowered expectations for price drop; Wells Fargo looks to narrow its focus as it jettisons some units.