Tagged: credit card

December 14, 2020 @ 10:07 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  XTM, a Canada-based fintech that provides mobile banking and payment card solutions, announced on Monday its latest update on the launch of its Vert Visa credit card. As previously reported, the Vert program uses an intuitive mobile app to collect customer data and within… Read More

December 1, 2020 @ 11:29 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset platform BlockFi will soon offer a credit card with Bitcoin rewards and 1.5% cypto-back in Bitcoin, according to a tweet by the firm. The credit card will be issued in partnership with Visa, Evolve Bank.   It’s here. Log in to your BlockFi… Read More

November 20, 2020 @ 9:28 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

  XTM, a Canada-based fintech that provides mobile banking and payment card solutions, announced on Friday plans to launch its unsecured Visa credit card program and offering, the Vert Card. According to XTM, the program uses an intuitive mobile app to collect customer data and… Read More

November 18, 2020 @ 12:00 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cardless, Inc., a U.S.-based consumer credit card financial technology firm that helps brands launch and run custom co-branded credit card programs, today announced the launch of its platform, which enables brands to reward loyal customers and fans.  Founded in 2019, Cardless claims it’ll be the… Read More

October 29, 2020 @ 10:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

SoFi, one of the most successful fintechs in the U.S., announced on Wednesday it has launched its first-ever credit card. According to SoFi, the credit card incentivizes healthy financial habits and delivers on its mission to help people get their money right. The card, which… Read More

October 28, 2020 @ 12:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Zopa, formerly a peer to peer lender and now a regulated digital bank, has launched its first credit card that is said to be designed to help customers stay in control of their money and their debt. Zopa says its credit card provides a feature called ”Safety Net”  which allows customers to lock… Read More

October 21, 2020 @ 11:51 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BBVA announced on Wednesday it has launched Aqua, a new line of “blank” credit cards, in Spain. According to BBVA, Aqua features a CVV code but does not contain card numbers (PAN) or expiration dates printed on them. BBVA noted that this concept reinforces security… Read More

October 8, 2020 @ 8:41 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Petal, a credit card startup pioneering “Cashflow Underwriting” as an alternative to traditional credit scoring, announced on Thursday the launch of its new no-annual-fee Visa credit card, Petal 1. The new card is paired with a mobile app that will “deliver” various features, tools, and… Read More

October 5, 2020 @ 11:09 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Venmo announced on Monday the launch of its first-ever credit card. The new card, which is issued by Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) and powered by the Visa network, gives customers automatic cash back on every eligible purchase, a personalized rewards experience, and the ability to manage the… Read More

September 24, 2020 @ 10:36 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Petal, a credit card startup pioneering “Cashflow Underwriting” as an alternative to traditional credit scoring, announced on Thursday it secured $55 million through its Series C funding round, which was led by Valar Ventures with participation from Rosecliff Ventures, Afore Capital, RiverPark Ventures, Great Oaks… Read More

September 10, 2020 @ 4:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

National Australia Bank (NAB) announced on Wednesday the launch of its new no-interest “NAB StraightUp” credit card. According to NAB, the card made its debut in response to Australians wanting more control over their finances. “For a flat monthly charge, customers can get access to… Read More

September 6, 2020 @ 6:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based Zopa, a digital bank and online lender, has reportedly started accepting credit card applications, as it continues to expand its line of products and services. The company is offering a credit card with annual percentage rates starting from 9.9%, however, there’s a representative APR… Read More

August 25, 2020 @ 10:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based Fintech Paymentology, a company that offers a cloud-powered payments processing solution, has introduced a global credit card processing platform, called Credit Works. Credit.Works aims to fill a key requirement in the Fintech and financial sector’s credit card processing space which Paymentology claims have lagged… Read More

August 13, 2020 @ 9:46 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Cred.ai, a U.S.-based startup, has launched its new banking platform specifically for millennials, along with its solid metal credit card. The company reported that it has been operating in “stealth” for more than three years to build its platform, which is notably designed to “empower”… Read More

August 12, 2020 @ 10:01 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

UK banking group NatWest recently announced it is bringing Apple Pay to its Business credit card customers. NatWest reported that the option will provide a safer, more secure, and private way to pay, as well as helping customers avoid handing their payment card to someone… Read More

July 7, 2020 @ 11:21 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Global digital banking group EQIBank announced on Tuesday the launch of its Global Secured Credit Card, which is now available for both corporate and private account holders.  “Booking flights, arranging hotel accommodation, and making purchases online is now so much easier regardless of where you… Read More

May 13, 2020 @ 4:02 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Plastiq, a U.S.-based intelligent payments solution for small business, announced on Wednesday it is launching its card acceptance product ahead of its original third quarter 2020 debut. The company reported the acceleration of the product’s launch is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was infamously… Read More

April 9, 2020 @ 4:45 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Digital-only bank platform N26 announced earlier this week its customers may now use their new cards to make payments without waiting for the physical one to arrive in the mail. This news comes just a little over a month after N26 announced its products, N26… Read More

April 2, 2020 @ 11:59 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com has announced it is waiving the 3.5% credit card fee for crypto purchases during the next three months (April through June) as well as increasing rebates for essential purchases (food, groceries, and delivery) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Supported brands of… Read More

March 2, 2020 @ 8:08 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

BBVA announced late last week the launch of its credit card made out of recycled plastic in Spain. The banking group reported that this launch is part of its commitment to the fight against climate and adopt initiatives that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals…. Read More