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American Express to Pay $230 Million to Settle Investigations Into Sales Practices
January 16, 2025

American Express said Thursday (Jan. 16) that it expects to pay $230 million to settle previously disclosed investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Federal Reserve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Small Banks and Credit Unions Turn to Direct Issuing for Top-of-Wallet
January 15, 2025

For banks and credit unions looking to modernize, the timing has never been better. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Brex Secures $235 Million Credit Facility for Global Corporate Cards
January 13, 2025

Brex secured a $235 million credit facility to expand its ability to provide global corporate cards and solutions for expense management, travel, banking and bill pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Credit Card Defaults Surge to 14-Year High
December 30, 2024

Credit card defaults are at their highest level since 2010 as consumers feel increasingly stretched. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Regulators Eye Interest Rates as Retail-Branded Cards Gain Traction
December 18, 2024

More than a quarter of consumers own a store card, defined as a card that exclusively features a retailer’s branding. While co-branded cards can be used across several retailers, store cards can be used only at a particular merchant. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Inflation Pushes Consumers to Seek Everyday Value From Credit Card Rewards
December 18, 2024

Rewards are among the key determinants in how consumers choose — and use — credit cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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UK’s Regulator to Cap Cross-Border Interchange Fees
December 13, 2024

The United Kingdom’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) proposed a price cap on cross-border interchange fees and is seeking comment on the level at which the cap should be set. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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81% of ‘Credit-Curious’ Consumers Are Interested in Secured Cards to Build Credit
December 13, 2024

Fifty-three million U.S. consumers don’t have a credit card and are known as “credit card outsiders.” This diverse group includes both younger people seeking to build credit and older, cautious consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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European Lawmakers Ask UK to Reconsider Cap on Interchange Fees
December 12, 2024

European lawmakers reportedly asked the United Kingdom’s Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) to reconsider its plans to restore a cap on interchange fees that was lifted after Brexit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...