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Firstcard Expands Credit-Building Platform to More Consumers
August 08, 2024

Credit-building platform Firstcard is expanding its focus from college students into new markets. 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....

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Amex Courts Gen Z and Millennial Diners With Gold Card Updates
July 25, 2024

American Express is hoping to attract younger consumers with its latest card update. 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. By...

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Blu Financiero Launches Credit Card for Underbanked Consumers in Mexico
July 23, 2024

Blu Financiero, a FinTech company focused on the underbanked population in Mexico, has launched a “mass market” credit card that has a 99% approval rate and can be obtained without a formal credit history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Credit Card Retail Payments Fall by 18% Amid Budget Pressures
July 16, 2024

As consumers continue to face financial pressures, many are shifting away from credit payments for retail purchases, instead playing it safe with debit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Expedia Launches 2 Credit Cards for Its One Key Loyalty Program
July 12, 2024

Expedia Group said Friday (July 12) that it will launch two new co-branded credit cards designed to complement its loyalty program, One Key. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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California Institutes New Credit Card Code for Gun Sellers
July 08, 2024

California now requires credit card companies to designate a code for gun sellers. 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....

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Visa and Mastercard Will Keep EU Tourist Fee Cap 5 More Years
July 05, 2024

Visa and Mastercard have reportedly agreed to extend caps on tourist card fees in Europe. 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. By...

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Discover Offers $1.2 Billion to Settle Merchant Overcharges
July 04, 2024

Discover Financial Services wants to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging merchants. 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. By...

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New Report: Who Is the Credit Card Outsider? … And How Do They Get Access?
July 01, 2024

The ability to access credit is a necessity in today’s economy. However, 16% of U.S. consumers find themselves without a credit card. Lack of credit access limits these consumers’ financial flexibility and restricts their access to a valuable lifeline in emergencies. We call these consumers,...