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On Sep. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

U.S. lenders issued more credit cards than ever last year, with a growing share of them going to consumers with lower credit scores.

On Sep. 30, 2021. Dollars in thousands.

The new product will help Barclays' U.S. bank reach customers who may not want — or qualify for — its cobranded cards. It's part of a strategy to reach more consumers after card balances declined last year.

The credit card issuer fielded questions about its fees two days after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced a wide-ranging review of consumer charges. Executives said they would not take a big revenue hit even in the face of new limits.

The expenses jumped 33% last quarter, which was generally in line with trends elsewhere in the credit card industry. The battle for new customers is “intense,” CEO Richard Fairbank told analysts.