credit card

Credit card is a payment card issued to cardholders to enable the cardholder to pay a merchant for goods and services based on the cardholder's promise to the card issuer to pay them for the amounts plus the other agreed charges.

‘Minimum-Payment Effect’ Covers Growing Number of Credit Card Users
‘Minimum-Payment Effect’ Covers Growing Number of Credit Card Users
January 26, 2025  |  Consumer Finance

For American consumers, making minimum monthly credit card payments is becoming the norm. That’s according to a report Saturday (Jan. 25) by The Wall Street...

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CFPB Loses Bid to Reinstate Cap on Credit Card Late Fees
CFPB Loses Bid to Reinstate Cap on Credit Card Late Fees
December 08, 2024  |  CFPB

A federal judge has upheld an order blocking a cap on credit card late fees. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman in Fort Worth declined last...

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Yonder Raises $31 Million to Expand Credit Card Outside UK
Yonder Raises $31 Million to Expand Credit Card Outside UK
September 19, 2024  |  Investments

Yonder has raised 23.4 million pounds (about $31.1 million) to expand its credit card designed to help cardholders build good credit habits while earning rewards....

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Lawsuit Accuses Visa of Electronic Payment Monopoly
Lawsuit Accuses Visa of Electronic Payment Monopoly
December 11, 2023  |  Legal

Visa is reportedly facing an antitrust lawsuit alleging that it has blocked fair competition in the credit and debit card processing market. MiCamp Solutions, a provider...

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NerdWallet Launches Secured Credit Card and Credit-Building Features
NerdWallet Launches Secured Credit Card and Credit-Building Features
October 26, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Financial guidance platform NerdWallet has launched its first credit card. The new NerdUp is a secured credit card that is designed to help consumers build and improve...

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High-Income Earners’ Love of Installment Plans Signals Lucrative Opportunity for Merchants
High-Income Earners’ Love of Installment Plans Signals Lucrative Opportunity for Merchants
September 29, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Credit card installment plans for common purchases are gaining popularity among consumers, who are drawn to the flexibility they offer in managing their spending and...

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Amex Card Delinquencies Creep Up but Remain Below Pre-COVID Levels
Amex Card Delinquencies Creep Up but Remain Below Pre-COVID Levels
September 17, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

American Express says its credit card delinquency rates remain below pre-pandemic levels. As the company said in a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing Friday (Sept. 15)...

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Bank of America Expands Cashback Offerings on Customized Cash Rewards Card
Bank of America Expands Cashback Offerings on Customized Cash Rewards Card
August 22, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Bank of America (BoA) has announced an expansion to its Customized Cash Rewards credit card, providing cardholders with more benefits and opportunities to earn cash...

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DYPER Partners With EarlyBird on Credit Card and Rewards
DYPER Partners With EarlyBird on Credit Card and Rewards
July 12, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Diaper company DYPER has announced the upcoming launch of a credit card and rewards program. The new DYPER Card will provide parents with convenience, financial well-being and free...

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