Payment cards

Capital One became the latest bank to feel customers' online wrath last week after reports that some customers were being charged twice for debit card activity. But it was hardly alone.

Companies like Visa and Mastercard make decisions about security in secrecy, without enough input from banks and merchants.

With most of the major card brands deciding to no longer require signature authorization on card transactions, merchants want to see more network rules go the way of the dinosaur.

Companies like Visa and Mastercard make decisions about security in secrecy, without enough input from banks and merchants.

The idea of consolidating multiple payment cards into one with smart technology has been attempted multiple times in recent years with little success, but a startup called Edge Mobile Payments is giving it a fresh try.

Nearly half of the cardholders in the U.S. have had at least one card reissued in the past year, with those experiencing fraud multiple times saying they have had nearly five cards reissued.

Technology has sped up the ability to issue new plastic and boost activation times, but that doesn't mean the service is right for every credit union.

Credit unions based in California, Michigan, Illinois and South Carolina have rejoined the CUSO’s fold.

Issuers have access to a treasure trove of helpful data about us, such as our payment habits, investment activities, purchases, and so on, writes Sanjay Bhakta, senior director of solutions for Ness Digital Engineering.

Most larger credit unions have reissued chip-enabled cards, but some small CUs have lagged — and it’s nearly impossible to get an industry-wide picture of where adoption stands.