More Credit Card Technology News
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29 Sep
It has long been extremely difficult to be approved for a credit card, even a secured credit card, with no credit score. While some credit card issuers allow co-signers, many major issuers do not.
Going forward, you may no longer need a credit score to qualify for a... -
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.
SmartMetric, Inc.,... -
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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30 Mar
If you’d like to donate more money to good causes, but you never seem to get around to setting up the donations, a new app will make it easier to be generous.
The app, called Movements, lets users donate small amounts that come from their credit cards. Here’s...
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15 Mar
Commuters who spend a lot of time in the car will be happy to hear that there’s a new way for them to fuel up fast and pay quickly and securely, without even getting out of the car.
Gulf Oil is launching a new mobile payment app, called Gulf Pay. This lets drivers... -
23 Dec
There’s no question that technology has changed all our lives, but which innovations has made the biggest impact? And which ones are poised to make even bigger impact over the coming years?
Robin Raskin, founder and president of Living in Digital Times, has... -
13 Sep
Chase Auto Direct is a new digital service that will revolutionize the car-buying experience, making it easier to find and purchase a vehicle with a few clicks and a quick visit to the dealership.
Current Chase customers in select US states can use the service now,... -
26 May
The new digital wallets have a lot of advantages over old school, physical wallets. For one thing, you don’t have to actually have your credit cards with you to use them. This gives you the freedom to grab your phone and go, knowing you’ve got all your payment...
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...