The fourth largest bank in South Florida said it plans to issue consumer credit cards in the first quarter 2007.
SunTrust Banks had had a deal since 1999 with credit card issuer MBNA Corp. The deal allowed MBNA to buy SunTrust’s consumer credit card portfolio and market personal card products and services to the bank’s customers.
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Competition among airlines that have affiliated with credit card companies means consumers can get some great deals..
US Airways’ credit card, free the first year, brings 15,000 bonus miles after the first purchase, 10,000 additional miles for a balance transfer from another credit card, two $99 companion fares when a full-fare ticket is purchased and access […]
This morning I read an interesting article on MSN Money regarding Capital One and how they offer its most vulnerable borrowers additional cards which in turn help them dig ever-deeper holes with penalties of hundreds of dollars a month. Now I have heard this before but never this bad. As great as having credit cards […]
According to a recent survey conducted by Synergistics Reasearch Corp. credit card customers have gained the upper hand in negotiating rates. The study showed that three out of four U.S. cardholders have received an interest rate reduction when they ask for it. However, the research also revealed that only 44% of credit card customers that revolve […]
Last month I wrote a post about the dangers of no swipe credit cards. Well I noticed today that New York Senator Charles Schumer held a press conference to discuss his views on the matter as well. I agree with the whole issue of being very careful about just rolling these cards out, however I […]
Last night I saw a wonderful documentary about Credit Cards and their history on PBS. It was very interesting, not only because I am in this industry either. I definitely reccomend that you take some time and watch this. This is one of the most wonderful times of the year for the banking industry’s most […]