Tagged: credit card

March 23, 2026 @ 12:24 am By Michael Wong  |  

Credit card circulation and spending in Hong Kong rose sharply in the fourth quarter of 2025, with overseas retail spending posting the fastest growth, as consumers stepped up card use toward year-end, official data showed. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority said that the total number… Read More

March 1, 2026 @ 6:55 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

  Years of success and methodical design in Europe have Pliant well-prepared to compete in the United States. Co-founder and CEO Malte Rau believes Pliant’s genesis in a region with strict regulations prepares it for success in America. Pliant offers a comprehensive B2B payment solution…. Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 6:20 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

American Express has introduced Flexible Payment Option, a feature designed to offer businesses greater ability to manage and control their cashflow needs with an instant line of credit. Flexible Payment Option is available for new American Express Business Platinum and Gold Cardmembers, allowing them to repay… Read More

December 20, 2025 @ 10:58 am By Michael Wong  |  

Credit card usage in Hong Kong rose sharply in the third quarter of 2025, with both the number of cards in circulation and transaction volumes climbing, while debit card activity declined, data released by the territory’s central banking authority showed. Figures published by the Hong… Read More

December 6, 2025 @ 4:57 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

According to the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Small Business Credit Card Satisfaction Study, the year-over-year improvement in customer satisfaction is highest among financially unhealthy small businesses for whom credit cards and their rewards programs have become critical business tools. “Merchants report few macroeconomic differences in the… Read More

August 29, 2025 @ 4:34 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

CredMont has officially launched as the first user-owned credit card DataDAO, built on the Vana Network. With more than 12,000 users at inception, CredMont is pioneering the creation of a collectively owned dataset of credit card transactions — long regarded as one of the most… Read More

May 11, 2025 @ 4:29 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Marqeta (NASDAQ: MQ), the global modern card issuing platform that enables embedded finance solutions, has joined forces with Perpay to power the Perpay Credit Card, issued by Celtic Bank. That card automates payments directly from a paycheck. The demand for innovative credit-building solutions is growing,… Read More

October 28, 2024 @ 9:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

FV Bank, in partnership with Visa, has announced at Money 20/20 the launch of its new debit cards and corporate expense cards. Available to both U.S. and international customers and businesses, the debit and corporate expense cards can be used worldwide, providing individuals and companies… Read More

August 16, 2024 @ 1:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The points, miles and perks that have come to define the modern credit card marketing playbook are being replaced by cashback rewards and lower fee cards as cardholder financial health1 grows increasingly strained. According to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Credit Card Satisfaction Study, “only… Read More

August 10, 2024 @ 7:31 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Torpago, a commercial credit card and spend management provider for banks, has announced the hiring of Chris Boncimino to head business operations. Boncimino will lead business operations with a focus on growth and product development for Torpago’s Powered By program management service. Boncimino’s fintech experience… Read More

June 8, 2024 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Despite more customers than ever interacting with their banks and credit card providers via mobile apps and websites in Canada—and investment continuing to pour into the user experience of those digital channels—customer satisfaction with those tools is not improving. This, according to an update from… Read More

May 20, 2024 @ 7:43 am By Michael Wong  |  

Yendo, the creator of the first vehicle-secured credit card, announced that it has closed a significant financing round, totaling $165 million. This includes $150 million in debt financing led by i80 Group, with an additional $15 million in equity from undisclosed strategic investors. The funds… Read More

March 31, 2024 @ 1:08 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Credit card major Visa Inc. is poised to enhance its fraud-prevention capabilities by incorporating three new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools into its product suite for business clients, according to a Bloomberg report. This move underscores the company’s commitment to leveraging advanced technology to bolster security… Read More

March 28, 2024 @ 10:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) CEO Vlad Tenev has unveiled a new product and feature for the Fintech firm’s clients during a session in New York City. Robinhood notes that its New Gold Standard is yet another step forward in their company’s mission to “democratize finance for all… Read More

December 2, 2023 @ 8:58 am By Michael Wong  |  

Buenos Aires-based fintech firm Uala has launched a no-fee credit card in Argentina, targeting the massive population of unbanked Argentines, according to a Bloomberg report. The company, which is backed by investors George Soros, Steve Cohen, and Tencent Holdings, is offering its no-fee credit card… Read More

November 27, 2023 @ 10:48 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

TreviPay, a global B2B payments and invoicing network, recently announced it has partnered with Harbor Freight Tools, a national tool retailer, to provide a Harbor Freight Commercial Credit Card. This new payment option provides instant B2B credit to its business and institutional customers with invoicing and… Read More

November 24, 2023 @ 7:22 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Indian fintech startup Kiwi has announced raising $13 million in a Series A funding round anchored by Omidyar Network India. The round, which followed the startup’s $6 million funding, was also backed by existing investors Nexus Venture Partners and Stellaris Venture Partners. Founded in November… Read More

October 27, 2023 @ 10:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Financial super app Curve, which consolidates all your debit and credit cards into one card and app, has just launched its first ever credit card in the UK. The new Curve credit card “has all the bells and whistles of Curve, supercharged with greater security… Read More

September 23, 2023 @ 6:04 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

New data suggests an increase in fraudulent activities within the automotive, credit card, and mortgage sectors, according to the latest Equifax Canada Fraud Trends Report. The report also suggests the uptick in fraud is being driven by financial pressures faced by consumers and by bold… Read More

September 15, 2023 @ 2:11 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

SMB fintech Nav this week launched Nav Prime, along with a credit-building card for small businesses. They believe it’s the latest tool to help small businesses improve their financial health. Nav helps small businesses transparently understand all of their financing options and know what they… Read More