Gamers want to see creative ads that are seamlessly integrated into gameplay. Some 41% of US gamers ages 18 to 34 would like rewards for devoting time and attention to in-game ads. Meanwhile, 32% believe ads should never interrupt a hardcore gamer’s flow.

Eligible Capital One cardholders can redeem rewards for MLB tickets and can also get exclusive tickets for events like the World Series.

The firms launched the IHG Rewards Premier Business card and updated rewards on the IHG Rewards Traveler and Premier consumer cards.

Private labels are winning over consumers with good value for the money. Among US adults, 89.7% said they switched from a national label mainly because the store brand offered better value, and 47.9% said deals and/or membership rewards motivated the move. Meanwhile, 52.0% cited the private-label brand’s bigger selection of products.

The discount retailer launched bank accounts and debit cards with Incomm Payments, a BNPL pilot with Sezzle, and a rewards redemption program with FIS.

The provider brought its rewards program to nine markets to help entice spending and expanded Pay Now’s availability, which gives customers more flexibility.

The tool makes it easier for desktop shoppers to use Klarna’s service and take advantage of rewards—but it could raise some flags.

After the coronavirus pandemic forced issuers to adapt rewards, enhance forbearance, and build out digital tools to cope with a volume hit in 2020, they’re looking to reimagine their offerings in the future to add new customers and regain primary card status.

See where US consumers want to earn rewards

Samsung Rewards, which offered rewards based on frequency of use, now only applies to Samsung-branded purchases, removing a major growth engine that users “really responded to,” though it isn’t impossible it might return in a new format, White told us.

IHOP’s loyalty program is scheduled to go live in April, although customers can sign up early for extra rewards, per the company’s website. Quiznos also announced a revamp of its rewards program, “Toasty Points.”. The trend continues: More restaurant chains are turning to loyalty programs to boost customer acquisition and encourage existing consumers to up their spending.

The Chase Sapphire Preferred card won the overall second-ranked Earning Rewards category. But no card allows cardholders to earn rewards for paying off their balance in full—the category’s most in-demand feature. There’s ample room to grow when it comes to satisfying customer preferences for how they can earn rewards. The Bank of America Premium Rewards card finished strongly in the Shopping category.

The Reflect card rewards on-time payments with extended 0% APR in a bid to pull consumers away from solutions like BNPL.