More Credit Card News
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19 Jun
Although more people are using mobile wallets and moving away from using cash or credit cards as their go-to payment method, consumers have still shied away from using virtual credit cards for the majority of their purchases. But companies like Switch, Inc. are hoping...
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19 May
If you’ve ever had trouble making – and sticking to – a budget, you’re not alone. A recent survey showed that while 92 percent of Americans believe everyone needs a budget to keep their finances in order, only 70 percent are actually practicing what they preach...
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20 Apr
Studies show that several emerging payment options are gaining acceptance among consumers, but not everyone is on board with the rapid pace of technology and the new ways to pay for purchases. The latest TSYS U.S. Consumer Payment Study found that willingness to use...
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28 Feb
If you and your partner find yourself at odds over finances, join the club. Money is the number one thing couples fight about according to therapists and relationship experts. But just because it’s common, doesn’t mean it can’t be solved. There are things couples...
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31 Jan
American Express cardholders going through New York’s JFK airport are in for a treat in 2019. The credit card giant has announced that they will open the largest-yet location of their Centurion Lounge series of luxury airport lounges at JFK’s Terminal 4. This is...
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11 Jan
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently released its biennial in-depth report on the state of credit in the United States. The report sheds light on many aspects of the credit card industry, including how many people are using online services to access...
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14 Dec
The holiday season is a busy time for retailers and consumers alike—and, unfortunately, also for fraudsters. Identity theft and payment fraud abound at all times of the year, but especially during peak spending times such as this.
However, a survey from Discover... -
21 Nov
If you’re trying to plan for your financial future, you are probably trying to balance a few different priorities. Putting money aside for retirement, managing any investments you may have, and paying off debt are just a few of the things that people generally...
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...