More Credit Card News
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8 Oct
Mobile wallet provider Isis is getting ready for its big launch later this year, and they’ve got Chase and American Express on board.
People who have a Chase Freedom, Sapphire, Slate or JPMorgan Palladium card in their actual wallet will be able to load that card... -
29 Sep
Cards with 0% APR balance transfer options are coming out for longer and longer periods of time.
Before the recession, interest-free balance transfer offers were so common that customers took for granted that there would always be one in the mailbox. If a person had... -
27 Aug
A national credit counseling firm is sending a message to consumers: Don't get too comfortable. With debt, that is.
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), a non-profit firm that specializes in helping consumers manage debt, says that too many people... -
5 Aug
Convenience store owners continue to fight back against fees that they claim are killing their industry and draining profits. But after years in court, it seems swipe fees are here to stay.
Every time a consumer pays for a product or service using a credit card, a...
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20 Jul
A recent study show that more and more young adults are choosing not to use credit cards, relying instead on debit cards, prepaid cards and cash.
Since the recession of 2008, the number of people age 18 to 29 who do not have even one credit card in their name has... -
26 Jun
When the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (Credit CARD Act) took effect in February 2010, it had an unintended impact on families in which one spouse stays home to take care of children while the other works outside the home. Household...
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11 Jun
Having a good credit score is vital in today`s world. When you apply for a car loan, a mortgage, or even a job, your credit score is likely to play a role in the answer you get. Even if you get the loan you want, you may not receive as favorable terms with a low credit...
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15 May
Despite the depressing outlook for the world economy, credit card companies are registering impressive results, with more customers demanding for credit card services. Research by Five Star Equities shows that more clients are charging with their credit cards compared...
Customer Questions
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Currently, the Alaska Airlines credit card has the following offer: “Annual companion fare from $121 ($99, plus taxes and fees from $22) after you make $1,000 or more in purchases within the first 90 days of your account opening”. This benefit will qualify for a round-trip coach Companion Fare on Alaska...
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You may like one of the regular travel rewards credit cards offered by major banks. Travel rewards credit cards allow earning miles on all purchases. The cards also have one-time sign up bonuses which may be enough for a domestic flight. There are credit offers without annual fees, the other offers come with rather low...
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The US Airways Premier World MasterCard is no longer offered. US Airways removed their credit card after merging with American Airlines. Today you can apply for one of the AAdvantage credit cards offered by Citi or for a regular travel rewards credit card. Both types of credit cards will allow you to earn miles and redeem...
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JetBlue still has the one free checked bag perk but not everyone can get it. First of all, the members of TrueBlue program will be able to get their first checked bag free if they've reached Blue Plus level or Blue Flex level, provided the checked bag is under 50 pounds (22.68 kg). Then, cardholders of the JetBlue Plus...