American express Trends & Statistics
Capital One and Discover merger gains approval in jawdropping deal
The deal received conditional regulatory approval, shaking up the card space and larger financial service industry
Amex reports steady Q1 earnings, remains confident despite economic uncertainty
The company said its premium base will help it withstand a potential economic slowdown or other macroeconomic concerns
Visa vies for Apple Card tie-up, with both the network and issuer partnerships up for grabs
The large card program is in flux, with both its issuer and network partnerships up for grabs
The Capital One-Discover merger is edging closer to a done deal
As the deal gets close to being finalized, banks and payment players need to prepare for a new competitive landscape
Wirex launches travel booking platform for its crypto debit card to better compete against large issuers
The platform can help the card program better compete with traditional cards from large issuers
How issuers can capitalize on card-linked offers to win over consumers
Issuers can capitalize on the 46% of users who proactively seek out deals with their cards
Capital One-Discover merger faces hiccup with DOJ concerns
They may not break the deal, but it highlights the uncertainty left before the two cross the finish line
The 2025 travel trends issuers need to know
We look at how issuers can adjust their strategies to match millennial and Gen Z travel behaviors.
Amex’s Member Week revival could be a hit among Gen Z cardholders
Exclusive events—even when cardholders have to pay to access them—have helped the brand make big gains with Gen Z and millennials.
Amex acquires Center to fuel small-business growth
The expense management platform can help Amex appeal to small businesses that want all-in-one offerings
Credit unions and small banks can use BNPL to compete with big banks
Investing in card-linked installment offerings can help credit unions and community banks compete with larger issuers
Why card-linked installments keep outranking BNPL fintechs
They have higher customer satisfaction rates, adding to the competitive pressures
How Amex’s tie-up with Marqeta can give its debit business a boost
The tie-up also makes Marqeta a more attractive card partner for fintechs
Amex partners with Alipay to grow merchant acceptance in China
The tie-up comes two years after Visa, Mastercard, and Discover began working with the firm
Amex uses White Lotus-themed perks to woo Gen Z, millennial cardholders
Exclusive experiences like this are helping Amex to win over millennials and Gen Zers
New Amex cardholders and international growth drove strong Q4
Card spend from these factors helped lift revenues 9% YoY
Airline and Hotel Co-Brand Credit Cards
Airline and hotel co-brand credit cards are contending with shifting travel spending trends and rising competition from general travel cards. Tapping into Gen Z’s love of experiences and exclusivity can help them stand out in a crowded field.
Barclays or Synchrony may take over the Apple Card
Partnership negotiations will have to deal with the program’s list of hurdles
Three trends that shaped credit cards in 2024
Delinquencies, co-brand movement, and the biggest mega-merger yet are just some of the things that will shape the new year.
Klarna’s eBay partnership can boost its growth as a public company
The tie-up can bring in a large new stream of payments volume for the BNPL player, boosting growth ahead of going public next year
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