U.S. cards-in-force (CIF) for Visa and Mastercard payment cards (credit & debit) increased 7.8% year-on-year (YOY) in the third quarter (3Q/16), according to CardData.com. U.S. credit cards increased 11.2% YOY while CIF for debit cards rose 5.1% YOY, in 3Q/16. There are were 1249 million Visa and Mastercard payment cards in circulation in the U.S.…
The impact of the loss of the U.S. Costco and JetBlue programs continues to manifest itself in the American Express (AmEx) U.S. Card Services (USCS) unit during the third quarter (3Q/16). Revenue and income declined significantly year-on-year (YOY) as outstandings (OUT) also took a big hit, all by double-digits, according to CardData. AmEx reported 3Q/16…
UnionPay reports the official website of Turkish Airlines accepts UnionPay and the website of AirAsia support multi-currency payment with UnionPay cards. So far, 35 international airlines outside mainland China support online ticket booking with UnionPay cards, and many also provide exclusive offers for UnionPay cards. Recently, UnionPay International has reached cooperation with two more internationally…
The Financial Obligations Ratio (FOR) and the Debt Service Ratio (DSR) for the third quarter (3Q/16) edged upward, but continue to hover at near record lows. According to the Federal Reserve, on a seasonally adjusted basis, the FOR slipped upward to 15.44% in 3Q/16, compared to 15.43% in 2Q/16 and 15.39% in 3Q/15. The DSR…
U.S. credit card outstandings end-of-period (EOP) among the Top 4 U.S. issuers gained 9.1% in the third quarter (3Q/16) year-on-year (YOY) to $394.5 billion. The gain was driven largely by Citibank as its acquisition of the Costco card portfolio from American Express has skyrocketed outstandings. BofA was unseated as the nation’s second largest in the second…
There has been a significant change in consumer behavior in the global casino gaming market. The increase in the popularity of gambling apps and social gambling are the major factors expected to propel the growth of the market during the forecast period. Vendors are leveraging the growth in internet using population and increasing adoption of…
A new survey reveals numerous areas where Commercial Card providers can both educate and better serve their end-user clients. Solutions available today address top areas of concern such as control and security related to all product types. Solutions including automated compliance monitoring and mobile alerts are not yet commonly adopted by end-users but could address…
ME-based, WEX, a provider of corporate payment solutions, has ankled David Cooper for the newly created role of chief technology officer. The role was created to lead all aspects of corporate technology. In this position, Cooper will spearhead corporate IT and platform strategy, enterprise architecture, program management, information security, and IT infrastructure operations. “David brings…
TSYS confirmed the retirement of William Pruett as Senior Executive Vice President and President of TSYS’ North America Services segment, effective April 1st. A 40-year veteran of TSYS, Pruett started his career in the merchant area at Columbus Bank and Trust in 1976, and in 2011 assumed leadership of TSYS’ largest reporting segment. Under his…
Four out of five small businesses have a positive outlook and expect 2017 to be a good time to borrow funds to invest in their businesses. Nearly all have some type of business account with a financial institution including eight out of ten who have a business credit or charge card. Mercator Advisory Group fielded…
Credit One Bank, one of the nation’s top sub-prime credit card issuers, broke ground on its new headquarters in Las Vegas. Scheduled to be operational by the end of 2017, the new headquarters can accommodate up to 500 new jobs, including technical, analytical and marketing positions. Credit One Bank offers a range of full spectrum…
China Everbright Bank is now deploying U Plan, the cross-border marketing service platform launched by UnionPay International. From now on, customers may get exclusive U Plan coupons via the mobile app of CEB credit cards. Shopping at merchants outside mainland China, customers are able to enjoy the highest discount available by presenting the coupon and…