Industry News

The X1 Credit Card is one step closer to reality, thanks to a successful round of fundraising. Here is what you need to know about it.

A new CFPB survey is highlighting consumer satisfaction with credit cards. Here are all the study’s findings and what they mean.

Fintech and cryptocurrency firm, Gemini, is launching a new Bitcoin credit card with Visa. Here are the first details about the new product.

Walgreens is set to launch a range of credit and debit cards through Synchrony in 2021. Here are all the early details.

A new credit card from Visa and fintech, BlockFi, will earn Bitcoin rewards instead of cash back. Here are all the details you need to know.

Older point-of-sale terminals have vulnerabilities against hackers. That’s the analysis from leading cybersecurity experts. Read more here.

Amex looks set to prioritize product refreshes in 2021. Revamping cards is part of its plan to raise retention rates. Read more here.

Capital One is taking on Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) schemes by blocking cardholders from paying off purchases with Capital One cards. Learn more here.

Reports say PayPal is allowing split payments on select transactions. Here’s what we know, plus how to use the existing Bill Split feature.

UBS Switzerland has launched a credit card made of corn that is 80% biodegradable. Are plastic alternatives the future of credit cards?

Citi is changing its rules for customers switching credit cards due to the pandemic. Here’s what to know about the Citi product change rules.

Mastercard’s Holiday Shopping Survey is showing a trend towards a more conscientious shopper. Read the report’s full findings here.