Squeezed by credit card issuers

Credit Card companies use all sorts of tactics to wrestle every penny out of customers. Here’s what you need to know.
When 53-year-old Don Cressman was struggling financially, he charged a bit more than usual on his card, but carefully watched his balance to make sure he didn’t go over his limit. When he opened his credit [...]

Senate letter for detailed credit card fee info

Several U.S. senators want Visa, Inc. and MasterCard, Inc., the dominant electronic payment companies, to break down detailed costs associated with transactions called interchange fees, according to letters obtained by Reuters on Tuesday.
In letters to the two companies, the senators demanded information about methodologies and specific data used to establish interchange fees. The letters are [...]

Think you’re ready for a Visa student credit card?

Most students assume they are without giving the matter very much thought. If this describes you, then you might be biting off more than you can chew. Before you jump into the world of credit cards with both feet blind, make sure you ask yourself these three important questions…

Barclays Is Latest Issuer Of Contactless Credit Cards In U.S.

The U.S credit card arm of large UK-based bank Barclays PLC has announced it is issuing a cobranded contactless card with a membership-based wholesale-store chain as partner.
Barclays and Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club announced this week they have launched a cobranded card that combines a Visa-branded credit card with BJ’s membership card. The card also will [...]

Citibank Launches PremierMiles Credit Card

New Travel Card Offers the Best Miles-Reward Program and Complete Freedom in Redemption on Any Travel Related Spend
Singapore – Citibank today announced the launch of the PremierMiles Visa Credit Card, its first travel card in Asia-Pacific, which offers a suite of features and perks to create a comprehensive experience for travelers.
PremierMiles Credit Card revolutionizes travel [...]

Lifespring Health Everyday Rewards Visa Credit Card launched

Lifespring Health and National City Team Up to Combat Rising Healthcare Costs With the Lifespring Health Everyday Rewards Visa Credit Card. Cardholders Earn up to 4 Percent Back on Everyday Purchases in Points Towards Health and Wellness Expenses*

Linux Credit Card Re-Launches

The all-new Linux Fund Visa Card launched on July 24th. The Linux Fund began in 1999, and lasted until Bank of America bought MBNA and canceled the program in 2007. Before that time the fund had distrubted $100,000 a year on average. US Bank has inked a new deal to resurrect the program with new [...]

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