MasterCard partners with Doordash, Hello Fresh to offer new deals for select cardmembers
Mastercard's benefits for World and World Elite consumer credit cardholders include a three-month complimentary DashPass subscription, $5 discounts on Doordash orders through September 2022, and 5% credits on HelloFresh orders.
Visa to allow payment settlement using cryptocurrency
Visa Inc. said on Monday it will allow customers to settle transactions on its payment network in cryptocurrency.
Goldman Sachs is vying for JetBlue’s credit-card business: WSJ
Goldman Sachs Group Inc. is talking to JetBlue Airways Corp. about taking over its credit-card program, according to people familiar with the matter, the latest effort from the Wall Street firm to push deeper into consumer finance.
Visa, Mastercard postpone interchange rate hike on merchants
Both companies were slated to increase their interchange rates, fees imposed on merchants every time a consumer swipes their credit or debit card, this coming April.
Americans cut credit card debt by nearly $83B during pandemic
Though 2020 was a year most people would like to forget, many Americans managed to significantly cut credit card debt.
Credit score requirements for rentals are rising: What you need to know
If you're seeking to rent a home rather than buy one, strong credit could be your ticket to a lease.
Cryptocurrencies now 'priceless' with Mastercard
Mastercard Inc. on Wednesday said it is preparing to support cryptocurrencies directly on its network this year, as the company follows the rise of digital assets.
Half of GameStop stock buyers were first-time traders: survey
Cardify CEO Derrick Fung breaks down the makeup of the rising retail investor crowd.
Does your credit score affect your insurance rates?
A lower credit score could result in a higher insurance rate.
US consumers shunning cash during COVID-19 pandemic
Peter Coffey, an advertising copywriter, has used cash just once since the Covid-19 pandemic started — to buy a used car.
Visa, Mastercard revenues fall, but declines improve from earlier in pandemic
Both Mastercard and Visa Inc. logged smaller declines in quarterly revenue than in recent periods, but the pandemic continued to spur weakness in cross-border spending.
GM, Goldman Sachs, Mastercard join forces on credit card venture
General Motors, Goldman Sachs and Mastercard are joining forces to create co-branded, rewards-based credit cards this year.
Visa, Plaid call off $5.3B deal
U.S. government lawsuit aimed at stopping the proposed transaction on antitrust grounds
US holiday retail sales rise 3.0% - Mastercard report
U.S. ecommerce sales jumped 49% in this year’s holiday shopping season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse report, underscoring the COVID-19 pandemic’s role in transforming customers’ shopping habits.
Coronavirus pandemic produced a 'cautious consumer,' credit card analyst says
Credicards.com industry analyst Ted Rossman noted on Thursday that the coronavirus pandemic has produced a “cautious consumer,” attributing recent economic data.
How to pay off $50,000 in credit card debt
Dealing with serious credit card debt? You have options.
Pornhub purges all unverified user videos -- over two-thirds of content
The move follows weeks of controversy following a report that alleged negligence on the website's part.
Chase Freedom Flex card named 'Best Credit Card for the New Normal'
The winning cards were determined based on factors such as rewards rates, sign-up bonuses, annual, foreign transaction and balance transfer fees and introductory and ongoing APRs.
US consumers applied for more auto, student loans, cut back on credit card spending: report
U.S. consumers took out more auto and student loans in October, but cut back on credit card borrowing, a sign that they remain cautious about spending amid a spike in virus cases.
Scammers targeting Amazon and Apple customers seek money, personal info, police warn
Con artists have recently been using the names of big-name companies, including Apple and Amazon, to trick consumers, according to the Federal Trade Commission.



















