More Credit Card News
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3 Jan
The way you pay for a purchase with your credit card may be very different in five years than it is now. That's because biometric cards - credit cards that scan your fingerprint to prevent fraud or theft - are forecast to flood the market by 2023.
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19 Nov
Tis the season to spend money we may not have on things we may not need. As the winter holidays approach, many kids are preparing their letters to the North Pole and dreaming of the presents they hope will be under the tree on Christmas morning. But the reality is,...
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23 Oct
Credit card fraud is an ongoing problem for merchants, consumers and financial institutions alike. According to a wide-ranging Lexis Nexis study, merchants in the United States lose nearly $200 billion a year to credit card fraud, while banks lose about $11 billion and...
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23 Sep
Rotating rewards credit cards are popular with consumers because every quarter, they offer bonus cash back in a different set of spending categories. Usually, this means extra rewards when spending on gas, at department stores, or when they go to the movies. But this...
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1 Sep
A new partnership between Chase Card Services and Expedia Group will allow Chase Ultimate Rewards members to enjoy more choices, more flexible rewards redemptions, and enhanced capabilities when using their reward points.
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20 Jul
A new credit card from Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Chase Card Services will offer members 9 bonus points per dollar spent at Hyatt, double bonus points at restaurants and on eligible airline ticket purchases, double points at fitness clubs, and double points on local...
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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...
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...