American Express Launches New Travel Benefits for Platinum Card® Members, Making Travel More Rewarding in...
December 19, 2010

Just in time for the holiday travel rush, American Express Platinum Card members can now take advantage of a new suite of benefits launched today that is worth hundreds of dollars – including an Airline Fee Credit of up to $200, a 20% Travel Bonus...

Discover 2010 Holiday Shopping Survey: Fewer Plan to Cut Holiday Spending This Season
December 19, 2010

Fewer Americans plan to spend less money this season on holiday shopping than last year, according to Discover Financial Services’ annual Holiday Shopping Survey, which examines holiday spending intentions and trends for the upcoming holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Shoppers Strapped for Time This Holiday Season Turn to the Perfect Gift: Cash
December 19, 2010

The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU), a worldwide leader in money movement, found in a recent survey conducted with Wakefield Research that only 13 percent of consumers have finished their holiday shopping. As of the first week of December, 41 percent of those surveyed said they...

SpendingPulse 2010 Holiday Mid-Season Update: Positive Momentum Holds Steady in Retail Sales
December 19, 2010

Season-to-Date Highest Growth in eCommerce, Apparel;Most Other Categories Also in Positive Territory   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 Today....

Holiday Shopping Season
December 19, 2010

SpendingPulse 2010 Holiday Mid-Season Update: Positive Momentum Holds Steady in Retail SalesMasterCard Advisors’ SpendingPulse, a macroeconomic report tracking national retail and services sales, today provided summary results for the holiday shopping season through the second week of December Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Federal Reserve Releases 2010 Payments Study
December 19, 2010

Noncash payments in the United States rose at a compounded annual rate of 4.6 percent since 2006, according to the Federal Reserve System. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Dodd-Frank Chief Author Opposed to Fed’s Initial Debit Proposal
December 19, 2010

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Analysis of the Fed’s Draft Debit Card Regulations: PYMNTS.com Webinar
December 17, 2010

12 cents. A small amount… that has made a massive impact on the payments community over the past week. 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...

Musing from “Cartes 2010”: Is the NFC glass half-full or half-empty?
December 17, 2010

The Cartes Conference just concluded in Paris. While the industry eagerly awaits the commercial roll-out of NFC, traditional card production remains its anchor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...