Credit Card News & Updates

Do you Know How Applying for a New Credit Card Affects your Fico Score?

Published on June 28, 2007 9:03 AM EST

If you are wondering how applying for a new credit card, auto loan or a bank loan will impact your FICO credit score, here are some answers. Find out more.

American Express Credit Cards Offer Travel Insurance

Published on June 26, 2007 11:06 AM EST

American Express announced a partnership with InsureMyTrip®.com which will allow American Express credit card holders as well as non-Carmembers to choose from a number of travel insurance products. Find out more.

Visa Credit Cards Accepted by New York City Taxis

Published on June 25, 2007 3:01 PM EST

Starting in June 2007, thousands of NYC taxis will be equipped with credit card payment technology. Find out more.

9 Credit Card Pitfalls to Avoid

Published on June 18, 2007 9:09 PM EST

When it comes to credit cards, read the fine print. This is especially true if you are applying for a new card, transfering a balance or increasing your credit limit. Find out more.

FICO Scoring Adjustment Announced

Published on June 5, 2007 6:05 AM EST

The new FICO credit score will remove authorized user accounts from consideration by the scoring model. Find out more.

10 Student Credit Card Tips for Summer

Published on May 24, 2007 3:22 PM EST

Summer credit card tips for college students include advice on choosing the right card and saving for school. Find out more.

Allowance calculator for parents and children

Published on May 23, 2007 6:22 PM EST

How much allowance is right for your child? In an effort to answer this question, Visa launched calculators that let parents calculate how much allowance to give their children based on their age and other factors. Find out more.

Visa Launches College Student Credit Card Education Program

Published on May 19, 2007 1:55 PM EST

In an effort to educate college students about responsibly using student credit cards, Visa launched a national education program called What's My Score. Find out more.

Sports Fans can pay faster with MasterCard PayPass

Published on May 23, 2007 6:55 PM EST

If you are tired of missing action at a sports even because of waiting for your change at a concession stand, consider using MasterCard PayPass. Find out more.

MasterCard Launches a Limited Edition Wrist Watch in Europe

Published on May 23, 2007 3:44 PM EST

It seems to be getting even easier for European consumers to spend money with their credit cards. Find out more.

10 Tips for Choosing the Best Travel Rewards Credit Card

Published on May 28, 2007 3:21 PM EST

If you are looking for a great travel rewards credit card, read these tips

Vending Machines to Accept MasterCard Credit Cards

Published on May 22, 2007 3:55 PM EST

MasterCard Worldwide and USA Technologies announced that six large vending companies are preparing to accept MasterCard PayPass cards and devices. Find out more.

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Published on May 17, 2007 10:11 AM EST

Parents, families and children can learn more about smartly managing their credit. Find out more.

Costco and Amex for small business update

Published on May 10, 2007 1:59 AM EST

If you own a small business and like to save by filling your tank at Costco, you can now save more with your American Express card. Find out more.

American Express Travel Now Offers Smithsonian Journeys

Published on May 4, 2007 12:42 AM EST

Trips include a variety of interests, such as architecture, astronomy, opera, civil war history, literature, cuisine and wildlife safaris. Carmembers receive a gift certificate. Find out more.

Instant Credit Card Approval

Published on May 3, 2007 3:50 AM EST

Tips for when you need your credit card fast, including an issuer that offers ruch processing. Find out more.

The Fair Credit Reporting Act Entitles Consumers to One Free Credit Report Per Year

Published on December 12, 2006 10:35 AM EST

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), consumers are entitled to receive a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months from each of the credit agencies - Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Find out more.

Tips For Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

Published on December 9, 2006 12:43 PM EST

Credit card rewards range from airline miles and other travel rewards to cash back and gas rebate points. When choosing a new credit card people often focus on fees and interest rates and forget to consider the cost benefits of collecting credit card rewards. Read more.

Get Double Warranty with American Express

Published on November 20, 2006 3:49 PM EST

When purchasing a new television, home appliance or other expensive item, it's worth your time to take a look at the credit cards in your wallet and figure out which one to charge the purchase to. American Express doubles the manufacturer's warranty, so that if your appliance is covered by the manufacturer for a year, American Express will double that. Browse American Express credit cards.

Applying For a Credit Card Online

Published on November 2, 2006 5:49 PM EST

Here is a quick summary of an online credit card application process.

PayPal and Equifax Team Up to offer Credit Monitoring

Published on February 12, 2007 9:35 AM EST

PayPal and Equifax have teamed up to offer PayPal users a free early alert on their Equifax credit report. Find out more.

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