General Rewards Credit Card News
- Consumer advocates want greater disclosure of rewards point details
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
December 16, 2011
Millions of consumers now have rewards credit cards that grant them benefits for every dollar they spend, but experts are starting to wonder whether earning disclosures allow borrowers to rack up as many points as possible.more
- Consumers with good credit will see more rewards
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
November 29, 2011
Consumers who have the best credit ratings will also likely begin receiving more generous rewards credit card offers in the near future as lenders ratchet up competition for top-notch borrowers.more
- Excellent credit yields greater rewards programs
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
November 14, 2011
Consumers who have strong credit ratings have likely found a greater number of offers for extra-generous rewards credit card accounts coming to them in recent weeks, and experts say that's no coincidence.more
- Holidays prompt lenders to boost rewards
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
November 12, 2011
During the holiday season, consumers tend to increase the amount of money they spend on their credit cards. In response, most of the nation's top lenders are now increasing the value of their initial rewards offers.more
- Credit card rewards increasing in value
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
October 24, 2011
In an attempt to continuously lure in new credit card borrowers and retain current ones, lenders have been repeatedly increasing the value of their rewards accounts.more
- Banks luring debit users with greater credit rewards
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
October 21, 2011
Rising fees for debit card account use has led many consumers to seek alternative payment methods, and financial institutions are banking on boosted rewards programs luring them back into borrowing at a higher rate.more
- Lenders take rewards redemption mobile
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
October 20, 2011
As consumers continue to increasingly rely upon their smartphones to keep track of their finances, several major credit card lenders are rolling out applications that allow them to monitor their accumulated rewards benefits.more
- Experts urge vigilance over rewards credit cards
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
October 4, 2011
Many consumers across the country are regularly using credit cards that grant them rewards points for every dollar they spend, but some may have difficulty quantifying just how much they've earned and what it's worth.more
- Some credit card offers more costly than expected
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
August 7, 2011
Many consumers may receive an offer for a preapproved credit card and see generous benefits, but these accounts may also come with higher costs many may not consider.more
- Rewards cards growing more beneficial
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
July 26, 2011
Consumers who have been mulling over whether or not to open a new credit card account may soon receive a rather lucrative offer for a rewards card.more
- Most card holders still not redeeming rewards points
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
June 29, 2011
While many Americans are now enrolled in credit card accounts that give them rewards points, the majority still do not redeem those benefits with regularity.more
- More consumers losing debit and credit rewards
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
June 1, 2011
When consumers lose their credit card, panic can set in quickly. But those who cancel their old accounts and are issued new cards may also lose any rewards points they've accrued.more
- Most consumers don't spend rewards points often
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
April 26, 2011
Despite credit card lenders sending out more offers for rewards accounts, and consumers seemingly adopting them more eagerly, the rate at which Americans redeem their points is still quite low.more
- Chrysler launches credit card program for car owners
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
April 7, 2011
Many consumers prefer to carry rewards credit cards as a way of earning points in exchange for making purchases, and now one of the nation's largest auto manufacturers will allow them to redeem those benefits at local dealerships.more
- Rewards cards encourage consumers to take on more debt
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
January 3, 2011
Many consumers are choosing to open credit card accounts that give them cash-back rewards for every purchase they make, but according to a new government report, these cards lead to more spending and greater debt.more
- Chase offers holiday rewards benefits
Category: Credit Card News, General Rewards Credit Card News
November 23, 2010
Many companies, including retailers, are offering greater rewards for credit card use this holiday season, and Chase, one of the largest credit card lenders in the country, is no different.more
- Many lenders again offer eco-friendly rewards cards
Category: Credit Card News, General Rewards Credit Card News
November 8, 2010
As some consumers became more Earth-conscious in 2008, credit card issuers helped them support environmental causes by turning their rewards points into donations to charities. Now lenders are beginning to do so again.more
- Lenders Increasing Credit Card Rewards as Holidays Approach
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
November 1, 2010
As the holiday season nears, lenders and companies have increased their credit card rewards offers to entice consumers.more
- American Express and Amazon.com announce partnership
Category: American Express Credit Card News, General Rewards Credit Card News
September 21, 2010
Thanks to a partnership between AmEx and Amazon, cardholders now have a new way to use their membership rewards points online.more
- Fed revises rewards card findings
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
September 15, 2010
In July, the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston released a study describing how credit card rewards programs cost the poor more money. Revised estimates show the numbers are slightly lower than originally thought.more
- NFL and Barclays partner to issue branded credit cards
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
September 7, 2010
NFL fans who want to earn football-themed rewards now have a new credit card option from Barclaycard US.more
- Consumers prefer frequent flier miles
Category: Airline Rewards Credit Card News, General Rewards Credit Card News
August 20, 2010
When consumers choose a credit card that will offer them some sort of reward, they have a number of choices. However, one particular option still dominates the rest.more
- Those without credit cards still paying for swipe fees
Category: Credit Card News, General Rewards Credit Card News
July 28, 2010
A large amount of credit card swipe fees are being paid for by low-income consumers who purchase goods with cash. Because swipe fees help pay for rewards programs, consumers enrolled in them are being subsidized by those who don't benefit, a study has found.more
- NFL swaps Bank of America for Barclays
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
July 6, 2010
Football fans with credit cards bearing the logos of their favorite NFL team and the league's signature shield will have to scramble to spend the rewards points they've piled up over the last few years.more
- Target to offer greater rewards on credit cards
Category: Credit Card News, General Rewards Credit Card News
June 28, 2010
Many consumers can get savings on their purchases through rewards programs from their credit card companies, though getting 5 percent off that purchase is rare.more
- Carrying a balance? Avoid rewards cards
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Capital One Credit Card News, Credit Crunch News
March 31, 2010
Cards tied to rewards programs may carry fees or higher rates, so people who carry a balance may want to consider other options.more
- Banks reducing branded credit cards
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Economy News
March 29, 2010
In order to cut back on expenses, some card issuers are reducing the number of branded products they offer.more
- PenFed credit card offers elimination of foreign fees
Category: Airline Rewards Credit Card News, General Rewards Credit Card News, American Express Credit Card News
March 22, 2010
The PenFed American Express product may be especially beneficial to members of the military.more
- Reason why some rewards programs are expanding? Profit
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
March 16, 2010
Card companies are trying to encourage customers to use their credit cards with expanded rewards programs.more
- Credit rebate program could help district replace funds
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Visa Credit Card News
March 15, 2010
As dollars from soft drink sales dry up for a Texas school district, credit card rebate programs could fill the void.more
- Business owners should pick carefully when considering credit card offers
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
March 2, 2010
Fees and rewards programs should play factors in their choices.more
- Credit card companies allow rewards program points to go to Haiti relief aid
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
January 30, 2010
Have also waived fees for aid-associated transactions.more
- Credit card offers convenience for consumers, fees for merchants
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Credit Crunch News
January 28, 2010
Fees are divided between banks and payment networks.more
- Consumers should ask questions when considering rewards credit card offers
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
January 27, 2010
Lenders may be increasing fees or lowering incentives.more
- AmEx and Lowe's making credit card offers to small businesses
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, American Express Credit Card News
January 20, 2010
New account will allow customers to earn rewards points.more
- Consumers should pay attention to credit card offers made by retailers
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Economy News
December 29, 2009
Accounts may come with high interest rates.more
- Take fees into account when considering credit card offers for rewards accounts
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
December 23, 2009
Fees should not offset the potential benefits of the card.more
- Credit card offers with rewards programs may bring consumers back to plastic
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
December 18, 2009
Consumers are pulling away from credit in the face of tough economic times.more
- Rewards credit card offers up during third quarter
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News
December 17, 2009
Lenders may concentrate on consumers with better credit.more
- Some credit card offers may spur purchases
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Discover Credit Card News, Economy News
December 9, 2009
Almost 20 percent of those surveyed might be motivated by additional rewards.more
- Banks seek revenue in debit reward programs
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Economy News
November 30, 2009
Credit CARD Act causing concern about incomes for credit card companies.more
- Shop around when considering credit card offers
Category: General Rewards Credit Card News, Credit Crunch News
November 30, 2009
How a person plans on using a card should influence which one they pick.more
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