Credit Card Issuers news and trends

Issuers, Take Note: Consumers Consider Transaction Monitoring Mandatory
Credit Cards // May 12, 2023

Consumers are leaning on credit monitoring features to manage their finances — and they may switch providers for these tools.  Inflation may be slowing down somewhat, but consumers are still scraping by as the cost of essentials such as groceries remains 7.1% higher than a year ago. In...

FTC Seeks Input On ID Theft Prevention Rules
Regulation // December 04, 2018

The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday (December 4) it is seeking comment on whether the agency should make changes to rules requiring financial institutions and creditors to take certain steps to detect signs of identity theft affecting their customers. In a press release, the FTC...

Visa Launches Tools To Help Partners Create Digital Card Services
Payment Methods // May 05, 2017

Visa, the credit card issuer, announced Thursday (May 4) that it will help its financial institution partners create customized digital card management services for their customers. In a press release, Visa said as the Internet of Things (IoT) grows, consumers put their cards on file...

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Issuers, Take Note: Consumers Consider Transaction Monitoring Mandatory

May 12, 2023
Consumers are leaning on credit monitoring features to manage their finances — and they may switch providers for these tools.  Inflation may be slowing down somewhat, but consumers are still scraping by as the cost of essentials such as groceries remains 7.1% higher than a year ago. In an effort to manage spending that in some cases is outpacing […]

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Marqeta Teams With Visa to Offer Flexible Checkout Options

July 25, 2024
Card issuing platform Marqeta has launched a partnership with Visa and Affirm. The collaboration, announced Thursday (July 25), makes Marqeta the first U.S. processor to enable Visa Flexible Credential, a card offering that toggles between payment methods: debit, credit, cryptocurrency and pay-over-time options. “Marqeta achieved certification with Visa Flexible Credential in May 2024, which will enable cardholders of Marqeta’s participating customers to […]

FTC Seeks Input On ID Theft Prevention Rules

December 04, 2018
The Federal Trade Commission announced Tuesday (December 4) it is seeking comment on whether the agency should make changes to rules requiring financial institutions and creditors to take certain steps...

Visa Launches Tools To Help Partners Create Digital Card Services

May 05, 2017
Visa, the credit card issuer, announced Thursday (May 4) that it will help its financial institution partners create customized digital card management services for their customers. In a press release,...