Loyalty and Rewards

Fed Data Shows Economics of Interchange: 86% of Fees Fund Rewards Programs
Fed Data Shows Economics of Interchange: 86% of Fees Fund Rewards Programs
March 13, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

PYMNTS Intelligence noted in recent research that at the same time that consumers are using their credit cards to navigate an inflationary environment, and to...

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Debit Rewards Platform Broadens Loyalty Rewards Beyond Credit
Debit Rewards Platform Broadens Loyalty Rewards Beyond Credit
March 06, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Tens of millions of U.S. consumers use debit cards — one of the most popular ways to pay — and in doing so, have been...

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Galileo Brings Co-Brand Debit Rewards to Hospitality Sector
Galileo Brings Co-Brand Debit Rewards to Hospitality Sector
February 20, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Galileo Financial Technologies says it is launching a co-brand debit card program. The new offering, announced by the SoFi-owned company Thursday (Feb. 20), is designed to let...

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Sales Prospects Brighten as Small Businesses Find Life in Loyalty Programs
Sales Prospects Brighten as Small Businesses Find Life in Loyalty Programs
February 12, 2025  |  SMBs

Thus far into 2025, the year has been an eventful one — to say the least. And the volatility of everything from tariffs (and possible...

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McDonald’s Sees Boost in Loyalty Amid Challenges in Q4 Earnings
McDonald’s Sees Boost in Loyalty Amid Challenges in Q4 Earnings
February 10, 2025  |  Earnings

While McDonald’s fourth-quarter earnings, released Monday (Feb. 10), “did not meet our expectations,” according to CEO Chris Kempczinski, customer loyalty was a bright spot amid a...

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Rewards Move Credit Unions Top of Mind and Top of Wallet
Rewards Move Credit Unions Top of Mind and Top of Wallet
February 10, 2025  |  Credit Unions

The largest banks and their smaller brethren — particularly credit unions — are and always have been locked in a pitched battle for customers, for...

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Mastercard Teams With BMO and Porter Airlines on Travel Rewards
Mastercard Teams With BMO and Porter Airlines on Travel Rewards
January 29, 2025  |  Travel Payments

Mastercard, BMO and Porter Airlines have launched a rewards program for Canadian travelers. The new BMO VIPorter Mastercard suite is set to roll out to Canadians in spring 2025,...

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Starbucks CEO Focuses on Brand; Cites ‘Near-Term’ Challenges
Starbucks CEO Focuses on Brand; Cites ‘Near-Term’ Challenges
January 28, 2025  |  Earnings

Amid a challenging quarter marked by declining sales and reduced customer traffic, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol remains confident about the company’s strategic direction. Since assuming...

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Frequent Fliers vs Frequent Spenders: The Shift in Airline Loyalty Programs
Frequent Fliers vs Frequent Spenders: The Shift in Airline Loyalty Programs
January 23, 2025  |  Loyalty & Rewards

Frequent fliers or frequent spenders? Is there a difference as they relate to airline loyalty programs? The airline industry is facing increased scrutiny over its...

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