Rewards news and trends

Amex and Bread Kick Off NFL-Themed Card Rewards Program

August 26, 2026
Amex, Bread, NFL, credit cards, rewards
Pay.com Raises $28 Million to Bring Rewards Platform to US
B2B Payments // August 24, 2026

Australia’s Pay.com is launching in the U.S. as PayRewards after raising $28 million in a Series E round, bringing its total capital raised to $70 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Kraken Brings Multi-Asset Debit Card to US Market
Cryptocurrency // August 18, 2026

Kraken has launched its multi-asset debit card, Krak Card, in the United States, about eight months after introducing the card in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA), the company said in a Tuesday (Aug. 18) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Citi Plans to Acquire Kard to Deliver More Personalized Rewards
Acquiring // August 13, 2026

Citi’s U.S. Consumer Cards business plans to expand its customer engagement and commerce media capabilities by acquiring Kard Financial, a commerce media and rewards platform for banks and FinTechs, Citi said in a Thursday (Aug. 13) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

Bilt Expands Hospitality Offering to Include Travel Advisers
News // August 09, 2026

Bilt is expanding its hospitality operating system to include a platform for travel advisers. 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...

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The New Competition in Card Rewards Is Over Rules, Data and Money

July 08, 2026
Credit card rewards were built for a world where the issuer set the terms, the consumer spent and the value arrived later. 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 […]

Royal Bank of Canada Makes Travel the New Test for Card Loyalty

April 06, 2026
The contest for customer loyalty among card issuing banks has moved well beyond points, as institutions confront a market where rewards have become routine and differentiation increasingly elusive. Get the...

Amazon’s New Card Challenges Traditional Small Business Rewards

March 31, 2026
For small businesses, access to credit is, in many cases, available. The problem is that many of the products offered do not reflect how those businesses operate. Get the Full...

The $700 Credit Card Club Gets Crowded as Issuers Fight for Wallet Space

March 09, 2026
Consumer credit growth slowed in January but remained firmly positive, extending a trend that has been in place for nearly a year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Quick Reads
Amex and Bread Kick Off NFL-Themed Card Rewards Program

August 26, 2026
American Express and Bread Financial have launched an NFL-related cards rewards program. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

Pay.com Raises $28 Million to Bring Rewards Platform to US

August 24, 2026
Australia’s Pay.com is launching in the U.S. as PayRewards after raising $28 million in a Series E round, bringing its total capital raised to $70 million. Get the Full Story...

Kraken Brings Multi-Asset Debit Card to US Market

August 18, 2026
Kraken has launched its multi-asset debit card, Krak Card, in the United States, about eight months after introducing the card in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA), the...

Citi Plans to Acquire Kard to Deliver More Personalized Rewards

August 13, 2026
Citi’s U.S. Consumer Cards business plans to expand its customer engagement and commerce media capabilities by acquiring Kard Financial, a commerce media and rewards platform for banks and FinTechs, Citi said...