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Amex Adds New Perks for Small-Business Credit Cards
American Express brought welcome bonuses to two small-business cards. This should help drive more volume and maintain its Q2 growth trajectory. Amex added welcome bonuses for two of its small-business credit cards that previously did not offer signup perks. Blue Business Plus cardholders can earn 15,000 membership rewards points when they spend $3,000 in eligible […]
Credit card balance transfers: How they work and if they’re worth it
Credit card interest rates are notoriously high: The average was 16% at the beginning of July. If you don’t pay off your balance each month, you can end up buried under a mountain of debt. A balance transfer can help you offload your debt from a high rate card to one […]
Bank of America and Chase Launch New Credit Card Offerings
Bank of America and Chase launched new credit cards this week. Major issuers are on their way to recovery after the pandemic cut into credit card spending. Insider Intelligence publishes hundreds of insights, charts, and forecasts on the Payments & Commerce industry. Learn more about becoming a client. The news: Two […]
Best store credit card 2021: Top cards for SMBs
American Express disclaimer There are plenty of expenses that come with running a business. Luckily, business credit cards make it easy to save money or get cashback rewards on those costs. And while there are plenty of business card cards to choose from, store credit cards reward customers who often […]
Upgrade Card Becomes First Generally Available U.S. Credit Card to Offer Bitcoin Rewards
SAN FRANCISCO, July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Upgrade, Inc., a fintech company that offers affordable and responsible credit to mainstream consumers, today launched the Upgrade Bitcoin Rewards Card a new version of Upgrade Card featuring bitcoin rewards. Under the new program, users earn unlimited 1.5% bitcoin rewards on every purchase as they […]
American Express turns NFTs into a credit card perk
American Express is dipping a toe into the world of digitally traded art with its newest perk for credit card customers. The company is offering its cardholders a chance to purchase 14 unique digital images from a recent performance by the R&B singer SZA. Known as non-fungible tokens, those images […]
Revolving credit balances grew by 11.4% in May, Fed finds: How to pay off your credit cards
Revolving credit debt increased 11.4% in May, according to the Fed’s latest report. Credit card borrowers with high balances and monthly bills could consider paying off debt with one of these methods. (iStock) The coronavirus pandemic kept many Americans quarantined at home throughout 2020, sheltered away from high-cost activities like […]
Why You Should Keep Your Checking Account and Credit Card at Different Banks, According to a Former Banker
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Best airline credit cards of 2021
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You’re spending too much on streaming TV. These credit card tricks get you the most cash back
The right credit card could help save you money on your streaming bill. Sarah Tew/CNET Netflix, Disney Plus, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Apple TV Plus… there are a lot of streaming services. The problem? Every additional monthly subscription fee hurts your wallet. Fourteen bucks for Netflix here, eight for Disney Plus there and […]
Magecart Hackers Hide Stolen Credit Card Data Into Images for Evasive Exfiltration
Cybercrime actors part of the Magecart group have latched on to a new technique of obfuscating the malware code within comment blocks and encoding stolen credit card data into images and other files hosted on the server, once again demonstrating how the attackers are continuously improving their infection chains to […]
Why you should get a travel rewards card
If you’re starting to plan your first real trip in a while, credit cards probably aren’t in the front of your mind. However, getting a good travel credit card now could save you hundreds on your next vacation, even if you’re not planning to leave for a while. Here’s why […]
Alfacash Partners With Coinify To Improve Credit Card Options
Alfacash is already offering the trading of over 30 cryptocurrencies for fiat (and vice versa) in a fully non-custodial and automatic process. Several payment methods, including credit cards, are available. Now, users will enjoy a wider offer when using this payment, thanks to the new partnership between Alfacash and Coinify. […]
10 Signs That It’s Time To Ditch Your Credit Card
MarsBars / Getty Images/iStockphoto In most cases, there’s not a lot to gain and plenty to lose by canceling a credit card. When the amount of open credit at your disposal shrinks, your all-important credit utilization ratio grows. Credit utilization accounts for 30% of your FICO credit score — at […]