Video circulates alleging that fraudsters are using microchip stickers to steal credit card details.
Concerns About Credit Card Safety at Gas Pumps Videos making the rounds on social media have raised alarms regarding the safety of credit card information at gas pumps, with claims that scammers are using microchips embedded in stickers to siphon off personal details. The local news team at News 8 is digging into these assertions. […]
Your Travel Credit Card Will Soon Become Much Pricier
Judgement Day for Travel Credit Card Holders On June 17th, Chase, the largest credit card issuer in the U.S., increased the annual fee for its Sapphire Reserve Card from $550 to $795, marking a 45% hike. Around the same time, American Express hinted at similar changes for its Platinum cards, indicating an elevation in benefits […]
Three reasons I’m keeping the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
Justifying the Cost of Premium Credit Cards Annual fees for premium credit cards can, at times, feel a bit excessive. Yet, I’ve held onto one specific card—my Chase Sapphire Reserve®—for almost a decade. I got it when it first came out in 2016 and, honestly, I’ve never considered canceling or downgrading. Now, nearly ten years […]
Is It Time to Lower Your Chase Sapphire Reserve Card? Here’s How to Make Your Choice
Chase has updated the Chase Sapphire Reserve®, introducing premium features such as credits for Peloton and Apple+, a Doordash membership with monthly credits, and enhanced travel benefits through its Chase Travel platform. However, all these upgrades come at a cost. The annual fee will increase to $795 from the previous $550. If you’re thinking about […]
Americans are accumulating more credit card debt this year than ever before.
Credit Card Debt Reaches New High in the U.S. Denver – This year, Americans have accumulated more credit card debt than ever before. According to a report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, total credit card balances have surged to a staggering $1.21 trillion. To help people navigate this growing trend, Denver7 sought […]
Durbin’s credit card legislation does not succeed again due to criticism
Senators Dick Durbin and Roger Marshall have introduced a significant measure known as the Credit Card Competition Law, aimed at revamping the U.S. credit card landscape to mirror certain European financial frameworks. Their previous efforts to incorporate this into the Stablecoin Bill seems to have fallen apart, reflecting mounting opposition. Critics argue that this legislation […]
Canceled your credit card but still getting refund emails? Here’s what to do.
Numerous credit card users nationwide find they’re still receiving emails about their credit balances, even after their accounts have been officially closed. These communications can create confusion and anxiety, particularly for those unsure about the status of any outstanding payments or refunds. This situation often arises because the refund process takes time, or the account […]
Updates to credit card policies: complimentary e-wallet reloads, reduced fees – Changes for Saudi customers
The recent changes align with SAMA’s commitment to advancing digital payments and are part of the Saudi Arabia Vision 2030 initiative. Key Aspects of the New Credit Card Regulations: Cash withdrawal fee: Limited to 3% for amounts under SAR 2,500, with a maximum of SAR 75 for withdrawals of SAR 2,500 or more. International transactions: […]
X app code suggests a physical card may be arriving for X Money.
X Expands Payment Services Beyond Digital Scope New information indicates that X’s plans for payment services might reach into the physical world. Survey data from app intelligence firms suggests recent updates in the X app allude to features related to physical debit cards, which users could personalize with their X usernames. Recent code strings in […]
Delta and Amex are looking to introduce an exceptionally premium card.
Chase and Amex Updates Spark Buzz Chase has generated significant chatter lately with news of a new sapphire aliserve business card and an updated sapphire aliserve card. These cards are presented as practical all-in-one travel cards, mirroring the style of the Amex Platinum with an annual fee of $795. I, for one, tried to get […]