Debit Card news and trends

KuCoin Launches Visa-Powered Crypto Debit Card in Europe
Cryptocurrency // November 21, 2023

Cryptocurrency platform KuCoin has launched KuCard, a Visa-powered crypto debit card, for use in Europe. “Accepted at millions of locations, KuCard empowers users to utilize their cryptocurrency for everyday purchases, online shopping, or even withdraw cash at ATMs,” the company said in a news release Tuesday (Nov. 21). The...

Stockpile and Green Dot Partner on Debit Cards for Minors
Personal Finance // October 03, 2023

FinTech Green Dot and investing platform Stockpile have partnered to make investing and personal finance more accessible to consumers of all ages.  The collaboration will introduce innovative products, tools and features to empower individuals, the companies said in a Tuesday (Oct. 3) press release. As part of...

Netspend and Leagues Cup Team to Launch Travel Wallet For Soccer Fans Worldwide
Digital Payments // July 21, 2023

Netspend has announced an official debit card partnership with the Leagues Cup, an inaugural soccer tournament taking place this summer in the U.S. The deal will see Netspend‘s new multicurrency travel wallet and payments super app, dubbed the X World Wallet, take centerstage during the...

Robinhood Acquires FinTech Firm X1 to Offer No-Fee Credit Card
Acquisitions // June 22, 2023

Robinhood Markets announced on Thursday (June 22) the acquisition of San Francisco-based FinTech firm X1, which offers users a no-fee income-based credit card with rewards on each purchase. The $95 million cash deal, which is expected to close in Q3 2023, will enable Robinhood to...

Interviews & Exclusives
Half of Low-Income Consumers Pay With Debit and PayPal

March 06, 2023
The payment methods favored by those on stable financial footing compared to those struggling to meet bills is often a tale of living strictly within one’s means or having the freedom to use the bank’s money — as is the case in the defining line between credit and debit use. Exploring this in the PYMNTS […]

New Visa, Fundbox Flex Debit Card Helps SMBs Manage Spend, Access Working Capital

May 26, 2022
At first glance, these are heady days to be a small or midsize business (SMB), striking out on your own or with a few and hitting the ground running. The...

Perks And Rewards Push Debit Card Usage, Loyalty Higher

August 10, 2021
Debit cards have proven to be the most popular payment method among United States consumers, especially within the last year as they sought to improve visibility into their finances. As...

Visa On How To Make Plastic Cards Sustainable

June 19, 2020
Improving the world — and the environment — one (card present) transaction at a time. To that end, Visa said Tuesday (June 16) that it has joined with CPI Card...

Quick Reads
Lawsuit Accuses Visa of Electronic Payment Monopoly

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). […]

KuCoin Launches Visa-Powered Crypto Debit Card in Europe

November 21, 2023
Cryptocurrency platform KuCoin has launched KuCard, a Visa-powered crypto debit card, for use in Europe. “Accepted at millions of locations, KuCard empowers users to utilize their cryptocurrency for everyday purchases, online shopping,...

Stockpile and Green Dot Partner on Debit Cards for Minors

October 03, 2023
FinTech Green Dot and investing platform Stockpile have partnered to make investing and personal finance more accessible to consumers of all ages.  The collaboration will introduce innovative products, tools and features...

Netspend and Leagues Cup Team to Launch Travel Wallet For Soccer Fans Worldwide

July 21, 2023
Netspend has announced an official debit card partnership with the Leagues Cup, an inaugural soccer tournament taking place this summer in the U.S. The deal will see Netspend‘s new multicurrency...