Credit Cards

Credit Card Challenger Yonder Emerges From Stealth With £20M Seed Funding

3 years 3 weeks ago
Fundraising News, Credit Cards

Northzone and LocalGlobe back new fintech’s ambition to rebuild customers’ relationship with credit.

Saurabh Puri Joins Zaggle as the Chief Business Officer - Credit Cards

3 years 3 weeks ago
Credit Cards, SaaS

To lead FinTech’s credit card business Zaggle, a profitable SaaS FinTech company and a pioneer in digitizing business spends, today announced the appointment of Mr. Saurabh Puri as its Chief Business Officer - Credit Cards. Mr. Puri's appointment comes at an opportune time as the company prepares to enhance its product line by adding innovative offerings as part of a holistic service proposition for its users. He will work towards developing... more

CFPB Finds Credit Card Companies Charged $12 Billion in Late Fee Penalties in 2020

3 years 3 weeks ago
Credit Cards

Largest credit card issuers expected to hike fees further The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a report today showing that credit card issuers charged $12 billion in late fees in 2020. Late fee penalties are charged in addition to interest when a cardholder does not make the minimum payment by the due date.

How Fintechs Can Essentially Contribute to a Greener Payment Lifestyle

3 years 1 month ago
Credit Cards

As fintechs are increasingly targeting eco-conscious consumers, they need to master the challenges of sustainability. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) supports fintechs in creating comprehensive solutions for this target group.

Robinhood Overhauls Debit Card in Pursuit of Younger Users, Shifting Payment Preferences

3 years 1 month ago
Cash management, Credit Cards

The digital broker launched the Robinhood Cash Card, a new debit product that replaced the Cash Management debit card it launched in 2019. The card, which is linked to a separate account from users’ brokerage accounts, has a few standout features, per The Verge:

Experian Partners With Santander on Exclusive Offer for Experian Boost Members

3 years 1 month ago
Credit Cards

• Customers that have increased their credit score through Experian Boost will receive a competitive credit card offer Experian Boost customers can benefit from an exclusive new credit card offer with Santander. Experian customers that have raised their credit score through Experian Boost, will receive a £40 Amazon voucher when taking out a Santander Credit Card though Experian Marketplace (offer ends 28 March 2022). This is the highest... more

Hardbacon Acquires Simplerate.ca to Expand Its Credit Cards and Rewards Content Offering

3 years 1 month ago
Credit Cards

As part of the acquisition, Hardbacon will continue to maintain Simplerate.ca and to update it with unique content that helps Canadians get more bang for their buck

SBI Card Launches RuPay JCB Credit Cards Through Partnership with Yatra

3 years 1 month ago
Credit Cards

KCB International Co., Ltd. in association with National Payments Corporation of India, SBI Card and Yatra.com announced the launch of a unique co-branded "RuPay JCB Yatra SBI Card Contactless Credit Card". This holiday-cum-shopping credit card is set to delight travellers and holiday lovers with exclusive travel benefits on booking flights and hotels which would be applicable 6 times a year. As a welcome onboarding gift, users of this card are... more

Mastercard TrackTM Card to Account Transfer Launches in the UK with HSBC to Offer Improved Payment Options and Working Capital Benefits for Businesses

3 years 1 month ago
Open Account, Payments, Money Transfers, Credit Cards

The new solution makes it easier for businesses to manage cash flow, expands payment options and helps suppliers get paid on time Nearly two-thirds of suppliers experienced increased payment times from large businesses during the pandemic, and 50,000 small businesses go under each year due to late payments Mastercard Track™ is a suite of products and services that are already benefiting businesses around the world, with HSBC the first issuer to... more

Lokyata Enables Better Loan Decisioning For Financial Institutions Through Latest Enhancements To Automated Credit Decisioning Tool, BankAnalyze

3 years 1 month ago
Payments, Credit Cards

Lokyata, a company focused on delivering products that digitize, automate, and scale lenders’ credit decisions, has released its latest enhancements to BankAnalyze, a real-time, automated credit decisioning tool that enables lenders to instantly review a bank statement and render an “approve,” “reject” or “manual review” decision.

KTC and JCB launch the first JCB ULTIMATE Credit Card in Thailand

3 years 1 month ago
Credit Cards

Krungthai Card Public Company Limited., one of the leading card issuing company and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., Japan's only international payment brand, announce the launch of issuing the KTC JCB Ultimate Credit Card in Thailand.

Fintech firm Curve Launches Across the Pond Offering the US a ‘Rewarding Way to Pay’

3 years 1 month ago
Platform Technology, Credit Cards

Curve, the financial super app which empowers customers to understand and master their finances by combining all debit, credit and loyalty cards into one, today announces its launch in the United States.

Totallymoney Hires Head of Data in Credit Personalisation Drive

3 years 1 month ago
Credit Cards

TotallyMoney, the credit app that helps everyone move their finances forward, has appointed Henry Pearce as Head of Data, as it ramps up the use of technology to help consumers improve their financial situation. Having recently hit four million customers, TotallyMoney helps its customers understand, track and improve their credit score, using multiple data sources to offer tailored solutions and bespoke recommendations.

Paysend Further Bolsters Real-time Money Transfer Services for U.S. Customers

3 years 1 month ago
Payments, Credit Cards

Paysend, the card-to-card pioneer and international payments platform, today announced that its U.S. customers can now send funds directly to eligible Mastercard cards in over 60 countries, including Mexico, Guatemala, Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador and Colombia, as well as within the U.S. Recipients will generally see the money appear on their cards within minutes.