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

July 08, 2026
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Flexible Rewards Push Merchants and Issuers to Rethink Loyalty
Loyalty & Rewards // June 30, 2026

Loyalty points have largely remained trapped inside the programs that issued them. That model is beginning to loosen as a growing number of initiatives promote greater flexibility, making rewards easier to earn, redeem and use across shopping journeys rather than within a single brand. Get...

Amazon Prime Leverages July 4 Promo to Push Everyday Fuel Perks
Amazon // June 30, 2026

Amazon is highlighting the fuel savings benefits of Prime membership with a limited-time promotion that offers 50 cents per gallon off one fuel purchase over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Bilt Adds Preferred Hotels & Resorts as Transfer Partner for Members
Loyalty & Rewards // June 22, 2026

Bilt added Preferred Hotels & Resorts and its I Prefer Hotel Rewards program as a transfer partner, giving members access to more than 700 hotels, resorts and residences worldwide, according to a Monday (Jun. 22) press release. The partnership begins immediately, with Bilt Points convertible...

Issuers Say Smart Checkout Could Rewrite Card Rewards
Loyalty & Rewards // June 03, 2026

“The Smart Checkout Opportunity: Why Issuers Are Ready For A Better Rewards System” examines why card issuers and FinTechs are seeking a more effective way to deliver rewards at the moment consumers decide how to pay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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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...

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Amazon Prime Leverages July 4 Promo to Push Everyday Fuel Perks

June 30, 2026
Amazon is highlighting the fuel savings benefits of Prime membership with a limited-time promotion that offers 50 cents per gallon off one fuel purchase over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. 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 […]

Bilt Adds Preferred Hotels & Resorts as Transfer Partner for Members

June 22, 2026
Bilt added Preferred Hotels & Resorts and its I Prefer Hotel Rewards program as a transfer partner, giving members access to more than 700 hotels, resorts and residences worldwide, according...

Venmo Expands Stash Cash-Back Rewards Program

April 15, 2026
Venmo has expanded its Stash rewards program, which offers users cash back on purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Lowe’s Unveils Subscription Service for Consumer Home Maintenance

March 18, 2026
Lowe’s has launched a subscription service to help customers maintain their homes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...