Community FIs Seduce Consumers at Big Banks with New Debit Fees
October 10, 2011

As many major FIs tack on new debit fees post-Durbin, USA Today reports some small banks and credit unions are pandering, even offering to pay, frustrated customers to switch to their respective service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Do New Debit Fees Signal Durbin’s Failure? PYMNTS Readers Respond
October 10, 2011

Unless you’ve been living under a regulatory rock, you’ve probably heard by now that Bank of America plans to add a $5 monthly charge for customers who purchase via debit card. Durbin, FIs, Merchants, the Economy – who is really at fault here? PYMNTS.com readers...

Accenture Study Finds Consumers’ Holiday Spending Will Be ‘Careful’ and ‘Controlled’ in 2011
October 10, 2011

Seventy two percent of U.S. consumers expect their holiday spending to be ‘careful’ or ‘controlled’ in 2011, according to Accenture’s (NYSE: ACN) annual consumer holiday shopping study. While 88 percent of shoppers intend to spend the same or less than last year, 71 percent of...

Want to Avoid New Debit Fees? Why Using Your Credit Cards May Not Be the...
October 09, 2011

Many FIS have or are planning to impose new debit and checking account charges in the post-Durbin era – fees by Bank of America, Citi and Wells Fargo among the most notorious. What’s a pocket-pinched consumer to do? One obvious solution would seem to be...

Obama’s New Appeal to GOP: Don’t Delay on Cordray
October 09, 2011

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MPC to Congress: Don’t Fall Prey to Bogus Arguments about Debit Reforms
October 08, 2011

In a letter sent to the Hill this morning, the Merchants Payments Coalition emphasized their commitment to free and transparent markets—something that the debit card payments system has never been. The Coalition urged Members of Congress to not “fall prey to bogus arguments about the...

Geithner, Banks Play Blame Game [CARTOON]
October 08, 2011

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RewardsNOW Webinar: Boosting Loyalty Programs Post-Durbin
October 07, 2011

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Cardist 4th International Card and Smart Technologies Exhibition & Summit
October 07, 2011

2011 is envisaged to be a year of extreme importance as two major business sectors move closer towards a shared vision of payments. The theme for Cardist 2011 – now in its 4th year – is BANKING MEETS MOBILE. The conference and exhibition will play...