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Russian Central Bank Pulls Amex Subsidiary’s Banking License
Russian Central Bank Pulls Amex Subsidiary’s Banking License
August 13, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Russia’s central bank has reportedly canceled the banking license of the in-country subsidiary of American Express. As Reuters reported Tuesday (Aug. 13), the central bank did so at...

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India’s Axis Bank and Visa Partner on ‘Ultra-Premium’ Credit Card
India’s Axis Bank and Visa Partner on ‘Ultra-Premium’ Credit Card
August 12, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Axis Bank has partnered with Visa to launch an “ultra-premium” credit card in India. The new card, Primus, will be offered by invitation only and will...

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Consumers See Inflation Moderating Longer Term, but Gird for Short-Term Price Pressures
Consumers See Inflation Moderating Longer Term, but Gird for Short-Term Price Pressures
August 12, 2024  |  Economy

The latest reading on consumers’ expectations about inflation — where it’s headed one year from now, three years from now, five years from now —...

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Firstcard Expands Credit-Building Platform to More Consumers
Firstcard Expands Credit-Building Platform to More Consumers
August 08, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Credit-building platform Firstcard is expanding its focus from college students into new markets. The company announced Thursday (Aug. 8) that it had extended its services...

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Marqeta Becomes Issuer-Processor for Varo Bank
Marqeta Becomes Issuer-Processor for Varo Bank
August 06, 2024  |  Partnerships

Card issuing platform Marqeta has been named issuer-processor for online bank Varo. “Varo selected Marqeta for its ability to combine sophisticated virtual, tokenized and physical card-issuing technology with...

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New Data: Half of Consumers Would Switch Merchants for Access to Card-Linked Installments
New Data: Half of Consumers Would Switch Merchants for Access to Card-Linked Installments
August 05, 2024  |  Consumer Payments

Consumers are interested in options that help them manage their finances better. Many are turning to pay later plans for this reason. Installment plans linked...

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The ‘Cautious Consumer’ Emerges as Sentiment and Savings Take a Hit
The ‘Cautious Consumer’ Emerges as Sentiment and Savings Take a Hit
August 02, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

It’s commonplace to refer to the U.S. consumer as the engine that drives the country’s economy. The observation is grounded in truth, given the fact...

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BNPL Firms’ New Regulatory Reality Unclear as CFPB’s Commentary Period Closes
BNPL Firms’ New Regulatory Reality Unclear as CFPB’s Commentary Period Closes
August 01, 2024  |  BNPL

The comments are in. The battle lines have been drawn. As the regulatory landscape shifts for buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers, a few key questions...

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New Deals and Digital Expansion Drive Mastercard’s Q2 Revenue Surge
New Deals and Digital Expansion Drive Mastercard’s Q2 Revenue Surge
July 31, 2024  |  Earnings

Playing a hot hand of new deals and balanced global consumer spending, Mastercard posted double-digit revenue growth for the second quarter, as announced in its...

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