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SchoolsFirst FCU Debuts Fuel Rewards as Gas Prices Climb
SchoolsFirst FCU Debuts Fuel Rewards as Gas Prices Climb
August 11, 2026  |  Credit Unions

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union has debuted a rewards promotion in response to increasing gas prices. The limited time credit card rewards program, announced Tuesday (Aug. 11), is designed...

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Airlines See Increasing Income From Card Loyalty Programs
Airlines See Increasing Income From Card Loyalty Programs
March 15, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Airlines are reportedly seeing a greater share of revenue from co-branded credit cards. That’s according to a report Friday (March 13) from Reuters, which says...

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Nearly 3 in 4 Premium Cardholders Used a Card-Linked Offer in the Past Year
Nearly 3 in 4 Premium Cardholders Used a Card-Linked Offer in the Past Year
February 10, 2026  |  Credit Cards

Consumers who pay the most for their credit cards turn out to be the ones least likely to ignore them. Just 3.9% of premium cardholders...

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SMBs Stand to Gain From Visa and Mastercard ‘Swipe Fees’ Settlement
SMBs Stand to Gain From Visa and Mastercard ‘Swipe Fees’ Settlement
November 10, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Visa and Mastercard have announced an updated settlement in a 20-year legal battle with merchants. The agreement, which still requires approval from the Eastern District...

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Visa and Mastercard Merchant Settlement Offer Targets Rewards Cards
Visa and Mastercard Merchant Settlement Offer Targets Rewards Cards
November 09, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Visa and Mastercard’s 20-year legal battle over interchange fees is reportedly winding down. The two payment giants are close to a settlement with merchants that...

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Card Rewards at ‘Inflection Point’ as Companies Court Ultra-Rich
Card Rewards at ‘Inflection Point’ as Companies Court Ultra-Rich
August 17, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Have you found yourself struggling to make the most of your credit card rewards? According to a Sunday (Aug. 17) report by The New York...

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Unlocking Cardholder Loyalty: 3 Strategies for Crafting Compelling Card-Linked Offers
Unlocking Cardholder Loyalty: 3 Strategies for Crafting Compelling Card-Linked Offers
June 19, 2025  |  Credit Cards

Credit cards remain a central payment instrument for consumers, and their appeal is intrinsically linked to the rewards, offers and benefits they provide. In the...

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Mastercard Helps Bahrain’s ila Bank Launch Loyalty Program
Mastercard Helps Bahrain’s ila Bank Launch Loyalty Program
May 27, 2025  |  Banking

Mastercard has teamed with Bahrain-based ila Bank to help it introduce loyalty programs. The partnership, announced Tuesday (May 27), is centered around things like dining, travel and...

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Credit Unions Outpace Digital Banks in Top-of-Wallet Conversion Battle
Credit Unions Outpace Digital Banks in Top-of-Wallet Conversion Battle
May 23, 2025  |  Credit Unions

The battle for the small and medium-sized business (SMB) share of wallet is heating up. While larger national and regional banks often leverage vast resources...

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