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75% of Financially Stable Consumers Prefer Co-Branded Cards for Rewards
75% of Financially Stable Consumers Prefer Co-Branded Cards for Rewards
February 28, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Higher costs and financial uncertainty are prompting many consumers to reassess their credit card choices. Financial stability plays a key role in how individuals select...

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Galileo Brings Co-Brand Debit Rewards to Hospitality Sector
Galileo Brings Co-Brand Debit Rewards to Hospitality Sector
February 20, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Galileo Financial Technologies says it is launching a co-brand debit card program. The new offering, announced by the SoFi-owned company Thursday (Feb. 20), is designed to let...

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Rewards Move Credit Unions Top of Mind and Top of Wallet
Rewards Move Credit Unions Top of Mind and Top of Wallet
February 10, 2025  |  Credit Unions

The largest banks and their smaller brethren — particularly credit unions — are and always have been locked in a pitched battle for customers, for...

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52% of Consumers Use Credit for Groceries
52% of Consumers Use Credit for Groceries
February 03, 2025  |  Consumer Insights

Credit products are changing, with personal loans, embedded finance, and buy now, pay later (BNPL) gaining traction. According to a PYMNTS Intelligence report, “BNPL and...

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

Rewards are among the key determinants in how consumers choose — and use — credit cards. In the PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Role of Rewards...

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CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards
CFPB Reports ‘Dramatic’ Increase in Complaints About Card Rewards
December 18, 2024  |  CFPB

America’s leading consumer finance watchdog is warning credit card companies not to devalue rewards points. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a policy circular Wednesday (Dec. 18) arguing...

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High-Income Shoppers Seek Store-Specific Card-Linked Rewards  
High-Income Shoppers Seek Store-Specific Card-Linked Rewards  
June 04, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

For shoppers with the most cash to burn, PYMNTS Intelligence data reveal, store-specific card-linked rewards go the longest way toward driving spending. By the Numbers...

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Citi Upgrades Premier Card As Travel Spending Takes Off
Citi Upgrades Premier Card As Travel Spending Takes Off
May 13, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Citi is enhancing its Premier credit card to offer new benefits and protections for travelers. The banking giant’s Strata Premier card, announced Monday (May 13), offers increased...

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Co-Branded Credit Card Holders Seek Perks From Retailers
Co-Branded Credit Card Holders Seek Perks From Retailers
May 10, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Among consumers turning to co-branded credit cards to maximize their rewards, the lion’s share want these perks from their favorite retailers, PYMNTS Intelligence research shows....

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