Industry News

Consumer confidence in digital banking is growing according to a new Chase study. Here are all the details, including what to expect in 2021.

A new credit card from Visa and fintech, BlockFi, will earn Bitcoin rewards instead of cash back. Here are all the details you need to know.

Older point-of-sale terminals have vulnerabilities against hackers. That’s the analysis from leading cybersecurity experts. Read more here.

Amex looks set to prioritize product refreshes in 2021. Revamping cards is part of its plan to raise retention rates. Read more here.

TransUnion is predicting easier access to credit cards in 2021. This is welcome news to weary consumers struggling to get a new credit card.

Cybersecurity experts are warning of a new form of credit card malware that targets social media buttons on shopping websites. Here are all the details.

Capital One is taking on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes by blocking cardholders from paying off purchases with Capital One cards. Learn more here.

Reports say PayPal is allowing split payments on select transactions. Here’s what we know, plus how to use the existing Bill Split feature.

Consumers feel safer shopping in-store, according to a new report from Deloitte. Despite that, financial fears still exist. Learn more here.

Consumer credit card debt is at its lowest level in 3 years, according to Experian. Is this good news or has COVID hurt consumer confidence?

Chase has finally announced its Freedom 5% cash back categories for 2021. Here are the 5% categories for January through March 2021.

The Federal Reserve is keeping low interest rates for the time being, according to its latest meeting. But economic growth is predicted.