Walmart announced today through Business Wire that their strategic alliance with Green Dot and GE Capital Retail Bank is now re-branding an expanded product line of Walmart’s MoneyCard(R). The new family of prepaid debit cards will
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Vote on Amendment to Interchange Regs Scheduled for Today
A Senate vote is expected today on whether to delay implementation of the Durbin Interchange Amendment. Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT) recently revised his proposal to slow down and study impact of the
Update on the TCF Fight Against Durbin
The court battle between TCF National Bank (NYSE: TCB) and the Board of Governers of the Federal Reserve continues, as TCF tries to stop enforcement of the Durbin Amendment. Late in February, the Federal Reserve filed a motion
Visa Takes Steps to Prevent Aggressive Internet Sales Tactics
Have you ever bought something online, completed the shopping cart submission, and then been offered a new “opportunity” to buy something from another merchant? The tactic is called “data pass” marketing, and is used by some merchants
Use a Prepaid Debit Card for the Upcoming Holiday Movie Season
As the new 2011 Holiday Season movie lineup begins, it looks to be plenty full of dramatic, funny and action-packed entertainment. With the ever increasing prices at the box office and the outrageous concession stand markups, now is a great
Want to Give a Gift Card and Buy It at a Discount?
With Christmas only a few days away, there is still time to give that special someone what they really want (a gift card to their favorite store) without leaving the sanctity of your own home. There are now several
Weekly Debit Card News Round Up