American Express Accepted Almost Everywhere Now
99% of U.S. merchants now accept American Express at their businesses. Find out how the card issuer accomplished this feat.
Industry News
CardWorks to Ally with Ally Financial
Ally Financial will acquire CardWorks in the third quarter of 2020, growing one step closer to a full-service financial firm. This means Merrick Bank will be absorbed by Ally Bank, likely taking its credit card holders with it.
Want to Dodge Auto Loan Debt? A Credit Card Could Help
Americans are saddled with more than $1.2 trillion in auto loan debt. Can a credit card like the Dodge DrivePlus Mastercard® be a viable alternative to an auto loan?
Barclays Announces New Credit Card from Emirates
Barclays announced a new partnership and co-branded credit card with Emirates. Read all about the new card here.
Chase Cracks Down on Credit Card Self-Referrals
Chase has new rules to prevent credit card self-referrals. Learn more about the directives that will crack down on this practice.
Seattle’s CenturyLink Field Transitions to Cashless Transactions for Events
Seattle’s CenturyLink Field is the latest venue to transition to cashless operations. Learn how this affects the guest experience for credit card customers.
Changes Announced to Visa® Interchange Fees
Visa® interchange fees have remained the same for the past 10 years. In April and March of 2020, Visa® plans to revise its merchant fee structure to reflect current commerce trends. New interchange fees can impact consumers and merchants, alike.
The Fed’s Rates Hold Steady After January 2020 FOMC Meeting
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Payment Processor Square Blazes Trail in CBD Market
Square has begun processing payments from CBD vendors, an industry first. Most CBD & cannabis businesses cannot accept credit cards. Read on to learn more.