Card Trends & Statistics
Marqeta partners with Upside to capitalize on interest in debit-linked rewards programs
These can fuel more frequent debit card usage, helping these cards better compete against credit card programs
United Airlines revamps credit card portfolio amid weakened travel demand
The airline is betting on cardholders believing its new rewards offset the cards’ higher annual fees
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
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
How tariffs could slow down the credit card recovery
Higher prices could impede volume growth and raise credit card issuers’ delinquencies
Mastercard pushes into creator economy with Business Builder program
The solution will let the network capitalize on the quickly expanding creator economy
Capital One and Discover’s mega-merger inches toward the finish line
The two are moving ahead with integration plans as they remain optimistic the deal will pass its final hurdles
Mastercard follows Visa with One Credential launch
Partnering with a major BNPL player like Klarna could help Mastercard catch up to Visa’s head start
Credit card delinquencies rise in Q4 as credit card recovery stalls
The credit card recovery is progressing—if more slowly than anticipated
Credit card surcharges are becoming commonplace among small businesses
About one-third of US small businesses charge customers to accept card payments. Bigger retailers doing the same could hurt issuers
US Crypto Payments Forecast 2025
Payment provider innovation and regulatory changes are setting a long-term growth runway for cryptocurrency payments. But providers will still need to overcome low merchant acceptance and a sense of mistrust before crypto can go mainstream.
Visa leans into international, non-card payments to fuel growth
Holiday spend, international transactions, and non-card payments boosted growth
JetBlue launches premium co-brand card, following other airlines’ lead
Other airlines like Alaska Airlines have also pushed into the premium space as the cards can bring in higher volume and revenues
Mastercard’s Q4 card tie-ups can help offset potential losses from Capital One-Discover deal
Partnerships, non-card payments, and value-added services will help offset potential losses from the Capital One-Discover merger
Synchrony closes out 2024 with rising charge-offs, slowing volume growth, and declining accounts
The issuer faces rising charge-offs, slowing volume growth, and declining active accounts
New Amex cardholders and international growth drove strong Q4
Card spend from these factors helped lift revenues 9% YoY
What Synchrony’s Sam’s Club renewal could mean for Walmart co-brand
Given the success of its long-standing Sam’s Club card, the issuer could be in the running to restart Walmart’s program
Ally Financial sells off credit card business after difficulties in subprime lending
Ally faced difficulties as consumers with lower credit scores bore the brunt of financial stressors
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