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 their credit responsibly, NerdWallet said in a Thursday (Oct. 26) press release emailed to PYMNTS. “NerdWallet identified a major gap...
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 credit. As detailed in “Installment Plans Becoming a Key Part of Shopper’s Toolkit,” a PYMNTS and Splitit collaboration, 60% of...
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) the company’s consumer card delinquency rate crept up to 1.2% in August, from 1.1% in July but still below 1.4%...
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 back across several categories. One of the enhancements is the addition of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to the gas...
June 27, 2023
The digitization of the payment landscape brings with it both opportunity and challenges. As digital wallets, contactless payments, and eCommerce technologies continue to transform the way money moves, sensitive account information often moves alongside each transaction. This leaves personal data like addresses, purchasing history and other critical elements of a consumer’s digital identity exposed to […]
August 16, 2021
After over 18 months of living through the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are more aware than ever that “healthcare” goes beyond just an annual doctor’s appointment — as total wellness is...
June 07, 2021
Last year, pop hit machine Taylor Swift publicly denounced labels’ and producers’ control of publishing, which comes down to royalties. For old-school rockers, Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR) fans may recall...
March 03, 2021
Reduced patient visits during the pandemic have strained healthcare providers’ budgets, and many are looking to restore some of their lost appointment volumes and collect timely payments from their remaining...
December 11, 2023
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 of secure payment processing solutions, has filed a proposed class action targeting Visa in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the Clayton County Register reported Monday (Dec. 11). […]
October 26, 2023
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 their credit responsibly, NerdWallet said...
September 17, 2023
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) the company’s consumer card delinquency...
August 22, 2023
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 back across several categories. One...
