Posted on Thursday, 30th June 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
The introduction of contactless credit cards at Woolworths outlets is set to have a major impact on consumer confidence in the technology, it has been claimed. Customers using the swipe-only system will be able to pay for goods valued at up to $100 without entering a PIN or signing. David Lindberg, cards general manager of [...]
Tags: Confidence, Contactless Credit, Contactless Credit Card, Credit Card
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Posted on Wednesday, 29th June 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
Many frequent travelers are becoming disenchanted with airline reward cards. Many find that miles can be nearly impossible to redeem at the lowest advertised redemption levels. Others have grown disenchanted after saving miles for years, only to be told that their flight is has no available reward seats. The Hilton HHonors credit card is tied [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, 28th June 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
Citi has decided to bring a new offer to the table with their Citi ThankYou Preferred Card that many are familiar with. As card issuers continue to increase their rewards, Citi is now offer 26,000 bonus points. A few days ago Citi launched a new bonus on the Citi ThankYou Preferred Card offering cardholders 26,000 [...]
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Posted on Monday, 27th June 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
The move by banks to introduce credit cards that do not require signatures or PINs has been slammed by National Seniors Australia (NSA). Michael ONeill, chief executive officer of the NSA, suggested that the introduction of the technology leaves vulnerable older members of society open to being defrauded, reports the Australian Associated Press. He said [...]
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Posted on Monday, 27th June 2011 by Timothy Bell
With the merger of Continental and United Airlines late last year, cardholders of the Continental OnePass MasterCard and United Mileage Plus programs are now a part of the largest frequent flyer program in the world with over 90 million members. The newly merged company is working to align benefits and provide a single world-class frequent [...]
Tags: Accounts Merge, Merge
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Posted on Sunday, 26th June 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
Credit card provider MasterCard has struck out at merchants that levy excessive surcharges on transactions. Head of strategy for the company David Masters told Radio Nationals Breakfast programme that there is “no question” that the amount paid by consumers is higher than it needs to be in many cases, reports ABC News. His comments come [...]
Posted on Saturday, 25th June 2011 by Sarah Sullivan
The Lufthansa Premier Miles More World MasterCard is a travel rewards card that is ideal for those that use Lufthansa for their travels. The card offers a 0% introductory rate on balance transfers and a rewards program that allows you to earn on every dollar you spend. There is a low annual fee and a [...]
Tags: Lufthansa Premier, Lufthansa Premier Miles, Premier Miles, World
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