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American Express is expanding deeper into sports with a new Fanatics partnership that includes a cobranded rewards card and exclusive fan experiences. Get the details here 👉 www.cardrates.com/news/new-fan...

Subscription fatigue may be reaching a tipping point, writes @christaylornyc.bsky.social. As monthly charges stack up, consumers are starting to push back against the growing cost of convenience. Read the column 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/opinion...

A fight over credit card fees just escalated as feds are stepping in to block state laws. What it means for your wallet 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/feds-mo...

Points might be the key to affording “out-of-reach” trips. Travelers are cashing in on international flights and cooler summer escapes. We spoke with Rena Shah from Chase Travel about what’s driving this trend 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/chase-u...

This Week in Credit Cards, Warren presses regulators on rate caps, spending remains resilient, and a new fintech credit-building card launches. Catch up here 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/this-we...

"People don't understand the role cards play in helping people navigate expense shocks rather than being the cause of the expense shocks," says Kelvin Chen from Consumer Bankers Association. Credit access is at stake in the latest push to crack down on card fees 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/feds-mo...

ChatGPT is changing how people find credit cards, and the industry is still figuring out how to show up inside the AI “black box." News editor @otheradamwest.bsky.social spoke with Julia Altmann from Natural Intelligence among others at CardCon. Read the story 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/chatgpt...

Most travelers book flights first, and it might be costing them. Rena Shah from Chase Travel says smart summer travelers are flipping the script and getting more value from their points. Watch the tip that could upgrade your entire trip 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/chase-u...

“The people building AI don’t fully understand its impact,” Jason Steele told us at CardCon. Financial marketing is changing fast, and no one has a clear playbook. Be sure to follow us as we will be diving into how AI is impacting credit cards in the weeks ahead: www.cardrates.com/news/industr...

This Week in Credit Cards, the OCC gets involved on interchange, the rise of coolcations, and co-branded card news from Bank of America and Citi. Catch up here 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/this-we...

A quick collapse in spending growth could signal something bigger beneath the surface 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/credit-...

The hottest travel trend this summer? Going somewhere cooler and way less crowded, says Rena Shah from Chase Travel. New data shows a surge in unexpected destinations 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/chase-u...

This Week in Credit Cards, Amex works to build agentic trust, a new card secured by mineral rights, and more. Catch up on the top 5 credit card stories of the week: www.cardrates.com/news/this-we...

Credit card debt looks stable. That’s the problem. Something underneath isn’t adding up 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/opinion...

A new bill says it protects consumers. Critics say it could threaten the rewards programs cardholders love most. Catch up here 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/durbin-...

AI isn’t just changing finance. It’s also supercharging fraud, according to Darren Beyer from Qolo. Bad actors now scan for vulnerabilities at scale, faster and cheaper than ever. And they’re winning. Chargebacks are surging, and here’s why: www.cardrates.com/news/chargeb...

People are now finding credit card advice through AI, and it’s driving real traffic. Industry insiders like CardCon founder Jason Steele say it’s already changing the game, which is why it will be a big topic at #CardCon2026 👉 www.cardrates.com/news/industr...

Cards still dominate in-store spending, but digital wallets are closing fast and could pull ahead by 2030. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/report-...

This Week in Credit Cards, digital wallets see growth, credit card spend slows significantly, Amex partners with the NFL, new JetBlue card perks, and more. Catch up on the week's five biggest stories here: www.cardrates.com/news/this-we...

AI isn’t just a buzzword at #CardCon2026. It’s becoming foundational to the industry. From fraud to personalization, expect every conversation in the desert to circle back to how AI is reshaping card strategy. Here's everything you need to know about attending: www.cardrates.com/news/industr...

A 1% increase in credit card APRs can cut spending by nearly 9%, marking a major shift in consumer behavior. What you need to know 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/rising-...

This Week in Credit Cards, we learn that APR increases actually impact spend, Visa combats fraud, new card launches, and huge news from down under. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/this-we...

Cruise rewards just got an upgrade. New Bank of America cards let travelers earn points across multiple cruise lines and then redeem them anywhere in the network. Here’s how it works 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/bofa-ro...

Amex is making its biggest business push in year, powered by AI. New cards, smarter expense tools, and a major expansion are all part of the strategy to win business clientele in 2026. Here’s what it means 👇 www.cardrates.com/news/amex-be...

Credit card swipe fees are causing retailers to pass costs on to consumers, says Doug Kantor of Merchant Payments Coalition and NACS. Read the full story to learn more about this hotly debated issue: www.cardrates.com/news/swipe-f...

This Week in Credit Cards: Amex goes big on business, fraud losses are soaring, and comfort comes first for premium travelers. Read the article: www.cardrates.com/news/this-we...

Free flights used to be the goal. Now? Travelers are spending credit card miles on comforts like seat upgrades and lounge access. We spoke with Doug Villone from Barclays about why the shift is happening and what it means for rewards. Read the story: www.cardrates.com/news/barclay...

Fraudsters are outsmarting financial institutions using AI. New tactics are slipping past onboarding defenses and raising security concerns. Catch up here: cardrates.com/news/fraudst...

The real airline business isn’t in the sky. It’s in customer wallets. Why credit cards often outperform flights in airline profits: www.cardrates.com/news/airline...

This Week in Credit Cards: Swipe fees hit new highs, the CCCA seeks a new path, Mastercard makes moves, and more. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/this-we...

Payments giants Visa and Mastercard are testing stablecoins on existing rails, blending crypto speed with traditional reach. Payments may be entering their hybrid era. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/card-ne...

Ford isn’t just selling cars. It’s also turning drivers’ daily spending into long-term loyalty and revenue. Full story: www.cardrates.com/news/how-for...

AI agents will soon spend consumers' money. Card issuers are scrambling to adapt. What you need to know: www.cardrates.com/news/ai-agen...

This Week in Credit Cards: Illinois interchange case influences Colorado, AI is beating onboarding, and a new program from ACI Worldwide. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/this-we...

Capital One is accelerating its shift to the Discover network for some of its credit cards. Get the details here: www.cardrates.com/news/capital...

Major credit card issuers are tightening the reins on lending, cutting back new card originations while offering smaller credit line sizes to approved applicants. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/card-ma...

Fintech challenger Revolut launches Titan Card, targeting business expense management with features designed to win over corporate finance teams. Catch up here: www.cardrates.com/news/revolut...

Robinhood's new platinum credit card aims to court the same ultra-premium customers that have historically been the domain of issuers like American Express and Chase: www.cardrates.com/news/robinho...