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- 1Lawsuit claims Fiserv call center reactivated stolen cards▼Fiserv call center reactivated stolen cards, lawsuit alleges FiCare alleges the people holding the stolen cards are havi
A lawsuit alleges that a Fiserv call center reactivated stolen cards, allowing people holding compromised cards to have fraud controls removed. According to FiCare, which brought the claim, controls meant to contain compromised cards were lifted, exposing cardholders to further losses. The allegation has drawn attention in banking circles, raising questions about card security practices and call center procedures at the payments processor.
- 2Finance Expert Urges Americans to Clear Credit Card Debt After Fed Rate Hike●Expert Warns Americans to Pay Off Credit Card Debt After Fed Rate Hike — George Kamel Says Borrowing Just
Personal finance expert George Kamel is warning Americans to pay down credit card balances following the Federal Reserve's latest rate hike, saying borrowing has become significantly more expensive. His advice is that carrying credit card debt now costs cardholders more with each increase, and paying it off should be a top financial priority for households.
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Millions of Germans who pay with their girocard, formerly the EC card, face changes from 2027. Reports point to a shift in how the country's established debit card system will work for everyday payments, with new technical and processing arrangements affecting consumers and retailers alike. German media are explaining what cardholders should expect and how daily payment habits may be affected.
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UIDAI has announced a major change to Aadhaar card services, eliminating the need to stand in long lines at enrollment centres. Cardholders can now complete key Aadhaar-related tasks from home. The move is being covered widely in India as a convenience update affecting ration and public distribution linked services.
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More than 1.5 crore ration cards are set to be deactivated, according to a report in Bengali daily Sangbad Pratidin. The cards belong to beneficiaries who have not collected subsidised ration supplies for a long time. Authorities use non-collection of rations as a sign that a cardholder no longer needs the subsidy, and inactive cards are being weeded out to keep the public distribution system accurate.
- 6Merchant's debit-vs-credit surcharge logic sparks cardholder complaints●Added card-surcharging logic for a US merchant: debit cards skip the 3% fee, credit cards get it, per the usual state ru
A developer working for a US merchant describes implementing card surcharging: debit cards are exempt from the 3% fee while credit cards carry it, in line with state rules, using a static BIN range table refreshed quarterly from the payment processor. Complaints are coming in from cardholders, some disputing when the fee applies or how their card was classified.
- 7Columbus library card unlocks free cultural events▼Free Columbus events with a library card. How the Culture Pass works
Columbus residents can now use their public library card to get free admission to local museums, attractions and cultural events through the Culture Pass program. The Columbus Dispatch explains how the pass works, which venues take part, and how cardholders can reserve free entry to participating sites around the city.
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German media are warning about a new fraud scheme in which criminals use NFC technology to empty victims' bank accounts. Reports on GMX describe how contactless card data can be exploited to siphon money without the cardholder noticing. The warning is circulating widely in Germany, with readers urged to be cautious with their bank cards and contactless payments.
- 9Capital One Offers Venture X Business Cardholders $500 Travel Credit▼Capital One Venture X Business Cardholders Can Get a $500 Travel Credit [Targeted]
Capital One is offering select Venture X Business cardholders a $500 travel credit in a targeted promotion. The deal, reported by travel rewards site Upgraded Points, appears to be aimed at existing cardholders rather than new applicants. Cardholders who received the offer are checking their accounts to see if they qualify, and points enthusiasts are discussing eligibility details and how best to use the credit before it expires.
- 10Capital One Offers 20% Bonus Converting to British Airways Avios●Capital One To British Airways Avios 20% Conversion Bonus Through October 31, 2026 https:// loyaltylobby.com/2026/10/01/
Capital One is offering a 20% conversion bonus when cardholders transfer reward miles to British Airways Avios, with the promotion running through October 31, 2026. The deal means every 1,000 Capital One miles transferred yields 1,000 Avios. Travel rewards watchers say it is a solid opportunity for those planning Avios redemptions, though comparisons with transfer partners are advised before committing.
- 11IHG One Rewards launches revamped travel cards with 200,000-point bonuses●IHG One Rewards: Revamped travel cards with up to 200,000 in bonus rewards for a limited time
IHG One Rewards has rolled out revamped travel credit cards offering new cardholders up to 200,000 bonus points for a limited time. The refreshed lineup updates rewards rates and perks across IHG's co-branded cards, and the limited-time bonus offer is drawing attention from travellers and personal finance watchers comparing hotel loyalty card deals.
- 12Credit card reward points can expire — check yours now●Your credit card points have an expiry date. Do you know when? Depending on the issuer, reward points commonly expire 1–
Credit card reward points commonly expire one to three years after they are earned, depending on the issuer, though some programs let them stay valid indefinitely. Personal finance commentators are urging cardholders to check their balances in their card apps before the end of the festive season and redeem any points set to lapse, particularly those expiring before March.
- 13Amex Business Gold Card Adds UPS to $240 Credit●Amex Business Gold Card Adds UPS for Using $240 Credit
American Express has added UPS as an eligible merchant for the Business Gold Card's $240 credit, letting cardholders use the annual benefit on shipping costs. The move is being noted by business card watchers, since shipping spend is common for small firms and makes the credit easier to use than airline or niche categories.
- 14Opry Entertainment Group partners with JPMorganChase on event access▼Opry Entertainment Group partners with JPMorganChase for exclusive event access
Opry Entertainment Group has announced a partnership with JPMorganChase that will give the bank's customers exclusive access to events. Details beyond the announcement are limited, but the deal ties the Nashville-based entertainment company's live event offerings to cardholder perks, a common play in the increasingly competitive events and hospitality market.
- 15Capital One Marks Venture X Business Card's Third Anniversary With Travel Offer●Capital One Celebrates Venture X Business’ Third Anniversary With Limited Time Travel Offer for Existing Cardholders
Capital One is marking the third anniversary of its Venture X Business credit card with a limited-time travel offer aimed at existing cardholders. The promotion gives current customers an added incentive to keep using the premium travel card. The company has not widely detailed the offer's terms beyond the announcement, but it underscores Capital One's push to retain business travelers in the competitive premium card market.
- 16Florida unveils newly designed driver licenses and ID cards●Florida rolls out newly designed driver licenses, ID cards. Here's what's changing.
Florida has begun issuing newly designed driver licenses and ID cards, with changes to their look and security features. Residents renewing or replacing their credentials will receive the updated versions, and state officials are explaining what is different and what current cardholders need to know about the rollout.
- 17Aeroplan Cards Add Travel Perks and 15% Air Canada Discount●Aeroplan Credit Cards to Include New Travel Benefits and 15% Savings on Air Canada Flight Rewards
Aeroplan credit cards are set to offer new travel benefits along with 15% savings on Air Canada flight rewards, according to an announcement reported by Business Insider Markets. The changes give cardholders added value on redemptions and expanded perks tied to Air Canada's loyalty program.