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Shoppers May Ditch Preferred Merchants If Credit Card Surcharges Expand
Shoppers May Ditch Preferred Merchants If Credit Card Surcharges Expand
April 19, 2024  |  Retail

With consumers struggling under ongoing financial challenges, many may find credit card surcharges to be the proverbial straw that breaks the camel’s back, leading them...

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60% of New Amex Accounts Are Opened by Gen Z, Millennials
60% of New Amex Accounts Are Opened by Gen Z, Millennials
April 19, 2024  |  Earnings

Younger, affluent consumers are showing notable resilience when it comes to spending on experiences and travel — and using their credit cards to do so....

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Judge in CFPB Credit Card Lawsuit Avoids Recusal
Judge in CFPB Credit Card Lawsuit Avoids Recusal
April 18, 2024  |  Legal

A judge in the banking industry/CFPB legal battle can remain on the case. That’s according to a ruling — made public Thursday (April 18) by Reuters —...

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Credit Card Late Fee Cap Has Winding Path Ahead In Congress
Credit Card Late Fee Cap Has Winding Path Ahead In Congress
April 18, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Out of committee…and now the path is a winding one for the proposed repeal of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) rule that would cap credit...

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Discover Financial: Inflation Is Pressuring Lower Income Consumers
Discover Financial: Inflation Is Pressuring Lower Income Consumers
April 18, 2024  |  Earnings

The $35 billion deal for Capital One to buy Discover Financial Services remains on track. And in a truncated first-quarter earnings call — where the...

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PayPal Leads $19 Million Series A for B2B Card Platform Pliant
PayPal Leads $19 Million Series A for B2B Card Platform Pliant
April 17, 2024  |  Investments

B2B credit card platform Pliant is planning to expand after raising $19 million. The funding round, announced Wednesday (April 17) was led by PayPal Ventures and brings the Berlin-based Pliant’s...

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National Banks’ Reign Over Primary Credit Cards Dropped to 68% 
National Banks’ Reign Over Primary Credit Cards Dropped to 68% 
April 17, 2024  |  Credit Cards

When it comes to issuing credit cards, national banks continue to dominate the field, and — thanks to their massive scale, extensive customer base and...

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Earnings Season and FICO Data Point to ‘Strong’ Consumer Credit Profiles
Earnings Season and FICO Data Point to ‘Strong’ Consumer Credit Profiles
April 16, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

Earnings season, so far — and chiefly through the big banks — is pointing to some strength in consumer credit. And that strength has been...

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Goldman Earnings: Consumer Loan Net Charge-Offs Reach 8.4%
Goldman Earnings: Consumer Loan Net Charge-Offs Reach 8.4%
April 15, 2024  |  Earnings

Goldman Sachs posted earnings on Monday (April 15) that illuminated a continued focus on Wall Street activities, while the firm continues to exit consumer-related banking...

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