More Credit Card Security News
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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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24 Oct
Many people may be familiar with the name Frank Abagnale. Played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2002 movie Catch Me If You Can, Abagnale has worked with the FBI for over four decades and advised hundreds of corporations and government agencies about fraud...
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23 May
If your summer plans include hitting the road for a vacation, or flying somewhere to visit family, or any other type of travel, you need to worry about more than just remembering to pack your swimsuit and deciding which rewards credit card to charge your hotel room...
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31 Jan
Credit score experts FICO have joined a program aimed at keeping people’s personal information safe and preventing data breaches and fraud.
The EU-US Privacy Shield program requires FICO to comply with data protection requirements laid down by the EU when they...
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27 Oct
Having your credit card hacked is an unpleasant experience that most of us have probably had in our lives. If not caught soon enough, it can have serious financial consequences ¬– and even if you do catch it right away, dealing with it is still a pain, involving...
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22 Jul
When it comes to security concerns, trusting your financial services institution is key. But many Americans don’t have much faith in their banks or other financial providers, according to a recent survey by Market Strategies.
The survey showed that 31% of American... -
16 Apr
Could the end be near for cash?
According to tech expert consultants, in less than 25 years, we may not be carrying cash with us at all. Digital currency is on the rise—and not just credit and debit cards, either. Digital wallets and mobile payments are becoming... -
9 Jan
As the new year kicks off, many of us are thinking about how to make it a good one. Whether that means eating healthier, spending more time with family, or getting our finances in shape, one thing that’s always hard is knowing where to start.
Luckily, if your...
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...