Credit Card News
Regulators probe alleged breaches of credit card rules
The IndexCreditCards.com news blog recently slammed the Platinum Trust Card. We implied that, if you could stretch the definition of a credit card company to include this product's issuer, it... Continue reading
FTC slams Platinum Trust Card
Writing in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Feb. 19, Jeff Gelles told the sort of tale that leaves many people's blood boiling. It concerned Bill Losse, who's now retired but used... Continue reading
Credit card news digest — mid-February edition
Citi has become the first among all U.S. credit card companies to be authorized by Chinese banking authorities to issue its own plastic in the Asian nation, according to CNN... Continue reading
Capital One customer service gets high marks
Capital One announced earlier this month that its call centers for both consumer credit cards and small business credit cards had been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates "for outstanding... Continue reading
Chase shows romantic side with Valentine’s Day promotions
The people who work for credit card companies aren't universally popular, so it was good to be reminded that the folk in Chase's credit card division are, at heart, a... Continue reading
Chase’s new Mickey Mouse rewards card
Chase sprinkled a little magic dust on the dull, monochrome world of personal finance on Jan. 25 when it teamed up with The Walt Disney Company to launch Disney's Premier... Continue reading
American Express releases dazzling 4Q results
A recent IndexCreditCards.com news blog urged sensitive readers to stop shedding tears for credit card companies. Those card issuers may still have some problems, and they're generally not as strong... Continue reading
Put away the hankies, credit card companies are doing just fine
If you're one of those highly empathetic people who tend to cry at sad movies (and, if you are, you really need to stock up on handkerchiefs before you see... Continue reading
Chase rewards points now valid for Southwest flights
In the run-up to the 2011 holidays, many credit card companies ran special promotions and/or enhanced their rewards programs. That was understandable. Card issuers are strenuously competing both to attract... Continue reading
Discover Card free balance transfer deal ends soon
How's your post-holiday financial hangover? Let's hope you don't have one at all, but, if you do and your credit score's healthy, you might well be thinking of exploring balance... Continue reading