PYMNTS

APRIL 17, 2020

To reportedly help it compete with Apple Pay and the Apple Card, Google is creating its own tangible and virtual debit cards. The tech company’s debit card will have the brand of Google along with its partnered financial institution; however, it is not known what the offering’s name will be.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 1, 2020

Sensory branding is having a moment. These are some admittedly “out there” examples of sensory branding, which is popular lately for several reasons. Supplementing the “sight” of marketing and branding with a taste or a sound creates an entirely new set of tools to attract consumers. Mastercard also has its own sound.

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Gonzobanker

AUGUST 3, 2023

The time has come for some truth on the world of payment card flips. disrupted banks’ income on debit cards. had in 2011, they’re likely to see an 18% to 25% volume shift from signature to PIN card transactions by the end of 2025. And the threat of disruption on credit cards looms large. What interchange differential?

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2020

Mastercard Intros Mobilized Virtual Cards; Defines Intersection Between Functionality And Security. The virtual card offers a strong value proposition for corporates in the form of enhanced security and control over spend. But without support for mobile wallets, v-card adoption can lag. The Weekender can catch you up.

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Bank Innovation

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

JPMorgan Chase had the highest "buzz ranking" among banks in 2018, according to YouGov's Brand Index, an annual poll measuring which brands are considered the best by consumers. The Buzz […].

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 23, 2017

Citi has Costco to thank for its growth recently, according to a new analysis by Business Insider. In a report, Business Insider said Costco cards saw more than $52 billion in purchase sales during the first six months of the cards and more than $6 billion in loan growth. branded cards business growth.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

That influx of users new to digital paths and processes has created pressure in the market for brands to leverage video content. When banking customers see videos about card products that better explain the features, card spending ticks up on average by 30 percent, he said. It’s a story best told in the numbers.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 12, 2018

Through the arrangement, Crate and Barrel will pair with Synchrony on a private label credit card as well as a new dual-branded card, the companies said in an announcement. “In The new Synchrony-backed credit cards are expected to be released later in 2018.

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PYMNTS

JULY 30, 2019

is launching its first private-label credit card with Mastercard and Alliance Data. Our new credit cards align with our mission to deliver the best experience for home renovation and design, whether you’re building a custom home or decorating a small room,” said Sanjay Raman, vice president of product, marketplace at Houzz. “Our

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, American Express launched co-branded credit cards with Amazon targeting small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Britain, while Volopay is teaming with Nium for a new and enhanced corporate credit card. American Express, Amazon Roll out UK Credit Card Aimed at SMBs.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Ridesharing company Uber announced news of the launch of its Uber Visa Card, which is a credit card with no annual fee. In a blog post , the company said it created the card with its riders in mind after speaking with them about how and where they spend their money and what they want from a credit card.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2020

It’s the end of the workweek, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives into virtual card adoption and self-service technology, as well as a report on Kobe Bryant’s legacy. Bank Is Doing to Drive Virtual Card Adoption.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Merchants saw a drop in card-present fraud due to the increased adoption of Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) chip cards, Visa said. million merchants now accept chip cards, which is an increase of 692 percent since the beginning of EMV migration, and almost 70 percent of storefronts in the United States now accept chip cards.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

For brands and their manufacturers, Amazon can be a powerful influence. Brands and their manufacturers today continue to rely on legacy technologies and manual processes to sell products online, said King. Changing business models have added extra pressure on the way brands sell across channels across business models.

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 13, 2019

In this episode, Suman Bhattacharyya, senior editor, and Angely Mercado, associate editor, discuss the following news developments: Corporate card and financial product startup Brex’s marketing strategy; Inspired Capital’s recent investment in business banking platform Rho; and […].

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Gift card giant Blackhawk Network this week announced it is selling charity-branded gift cards that will trigger contributions to those charities when loaded. Recipients of what are being called “Giving Good” cards will be able to use them at any of a number of retail and dining locations.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Global branded payments provider Blackhawk has debuted a new service allowing companies to outsource gift card and eGift program management, according to a news release Tuesday (Sept. The solution works for both companies with existing gift card programs and those looking to start one, the press release said.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Smaller companies were the focus of innovation in the commercial card space this week thanks to new cards designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). American Express, Amazon Rollout Card For UK SMBs. American Express rolled out co-branded cards with Amazon for British SMBs.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

In seed funding from well-known angel investors, corporate card FinTech Karbon Card has notched $2 million. Amit Jangir and Pei-fu Hsieh started Karbon Card last year. The firm offers an alternative to corporate cards. Hsieh said per reports, “Our vision is to empower all startups to achieve more through a Karbon Card.”.

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BankBazaar

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Begin the most rewarding journey of your life with our first co-branded product. The FinBooster: Yes Bank – BankBazaar Credit Card is now available! If you think that this is just another lifetime-free Credit Card with never-expiring reward points, stop and take a closer look. This card has an APR of 42% per annum.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Williams-Sonoma ’s existing credit card portfolio will be acquired by Alliance Data , a Columbus, Ohio-based credit card services business, to provide a private-label, co-branded credit card program. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of this quarter.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Wells Fargo & Co is seeking to sell its private-label credit card and point-of-sale (POS) financing unit as part of an ongoing strategic review of its businesses. Selling the private-label credit card unit would be a business reversal for the financial services group. Wells Fargo also reported heightened debit card usage.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

To let consumers spend the value of their digital currency, instant crypto loan company Nexo is rolling out a cryptocurrency credit card that is Mastercard-branded. Additional credit is automatically and instantly available on the card upon appreciation of your crypto’s value.” dollar, the British coin and the Euro.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Apple Card users say reporting of their credit card use is now appearing on Experian, the consumer credit reporting company, AppleInsider reported. Reporting of the Apple-branded credit card user’s information had been limited to TransUnion, the Chicago-based consumer credit reporting agency.

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PYMNTS

JULY 24, 2020

a lifestyle brand that offers apparel, accessories and fragrances as well as spirits and hand-rolled cigars. I think this is similar to people having a Neiman Marcus card, a Nordstrom card or a Macy’s card,” Williform explained. Registering And Extending Brand Appeal . BNPL Expands Demographic Reach .

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PYMNTS

APRIL 3, 2018

Then, in the 1920s, gas stations such as Texaco took the idea and created a payment system closer to modern-day credit cards by offering customers pieces of paper that were the size of playing cards, setting a standard size for cards. These gas cards became more important during the oil embargo in the 1970s.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

In today’s top payments news, Banco Santander is acquiring just over 50 percent of the U.K. Also, Goldman Sachs has doled out approximately $10 billion in credit lines for the Apple -branded credit card. Goldman Extends $10B In Apple Card Credit In First Month. Apple Card?

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2020

The PYMNTS Weekender is here to catch you up on the latest payments and commerce news. Gourab Basu , vice president of global network processing at Visa, tells PYMNTS how deep learning keeps card (and card not present) transactions flowing. New Report: Helping Retail Treasurers Navigate The Digital D2C Shift (“How To” Playbook).

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BankBazaar

JANUARY 26, 2022

We are beyond excited to announce the launch of our co-branded Credit Card with RBL Bank. The RBL Bank-BankBazaar SaveMax co-branded Credit Card comes equipped with a wide range of benefits and features. We are sure you will love this card as it offers you reward points on every purchase you make. .

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2021

(AmEx) harnessed strong and deceptive sales practices for card sales to business owners and if clients experienced negative effects, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Jan. 7), citing unnamed sources. A representative for AmEx told WSJ, “We have robust compliance policies and controls in place, and do not tolerate misconduct.”

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 7, 2020

End-to-end gift card platform Qwikcilver has launched its Woohoo virtual gift card store on the Google Pay Spot Platform to enable users in India to buy and send virtual gift cards in real time, the United News of India reported on Monday (Dec. The more upscale the restaurant, the greater the decline.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 5, 2020

United Airlines and Chase Card Services today launched a “United Gateway” credit card that carries no annual fee and offers new users who charge $1,000 within three months of enrolling 20,000 frequent-flier miles. The card's rewards program includes 3 travel miles for every $1 spent on groceries through Sept.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

To counter fraud as the holiday season approaches, Best Buy , Target and Walmart made changes to their gift card programs. The moves were announced by the attorneys general of Pennsylvania and New York, Reuters reported. With the new policies, changes include lowering the transaction limits on the sale of store-branded gift cards.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Chase Bank and Mastercard have partnered with Air Canada to introduce the airline’s Aeroplan credit card in the U.S. Chase’s many strengths, including digital innovation, customer service excellence, and a world-class brand, will help us deliver a best-in-class product for U.S.-based issuers at Mastercard. . and is the U.S.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Credit card launches happen a lot, and tend to blend together after a while, particularly for payments peeps who keep a close eye on such things. But Venmo – which dropped its first credit card for consumers on Monday (Oct. Splittable Card Payments . Instead, Venmo’s entire DNA is digital. Designing In Choice.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 17, 2019

Today (June 17) Visa is announcing that their sensory branding suite is in over two dozen countries care of a dozen new partnerships. Visa’s sensory branding suite of products includes a sound, animation and haptic cues for consumers and merchants when a Visa transaction is completed.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2020

Visa and CPI Card Group have partnered for the new Earthwise High Content Card, which a press release touts as made with up to 98 percent upcycled plastic. The card is made with rPETG, a type of upcycled plastic, according to the release.

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