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California legislature passes plastic gift card ban

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The state’s lawmakers approved a bill that would ban the use of plastic for gift cards by 2027, but it’s still waiting on the governor’s signature.

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Battle over credit card bill escalates

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The fight over the Credit Card Competition Act is intensifying on Capitol Hill, with Senate floor diatribes and doughnut truck freebies.

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Durbin, Marshall lambaste card fee increases

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Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall railed against expected credit card fee increases following a report that hikes are planned for October and April.

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Affirm takes slow approach to card

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After recasting its card strategy, the buy now, pay later provider is taking a gradual approach to adding new cardholders, teasing more rewards to come.

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The Importance of PCI Compliance and Data Ownership When Issuing Payment Cards

This eBook provides a practical explanation of the different PCI compliance approaches that payment card issuers can adopt, as well as the importance of both protecting user PII and gaining ownership and portability of their sensitive data.

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How Blackhawk Network quit PVC cards

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“There's a huge, huge upside” for the environment every time a gift card is made from paper instead of PVC plastic, Blackhawk Network Senior Vice President Cara Renfroe said in an interview last week.

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Republicans take lead on card bill

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Republicans planned to host a press conference Wednesday for a revived Credit Card Competition Act bill. The legislation’s champion, Sen. Dick Durbin, didn't plan to attend.

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