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Credit card delinquencies rise even as credit limits are extended

Payments Dive

The two developments stem from greater use of credit cards, and could have implications for some businesses, says a Bain & Company analyst.

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CFPB sues credit card company over excessive fees

Payments Dive

The agency says Horizon Card Services violated the Truth in Lending Act by charging fees as high as 60% of a customer’s credit limit, and all but refusing to cancel their cards.

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Credit Card Decline Codes Explained

EBizCharge

As consumers increasingly rely on digital transactions, they may face the frustrating experience of a declined credit cards. What are credit card decline codes? Credit card decline codes are specific error messages issued by a card issuer or bank when a credit card transaction can’t be processed.

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Charge Cards vs. Credit Cards: Which is Right for Your Business?

EBizCharge

Understanding the nuances of a business charge card versus a credit card is essential for any company looking to optimize its purchasing power and financial management. Charge cards, often overshadowed by their credit card cousins, offer unique benefits for businesses.

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1 In 4 US Cardholders Saw Credit Limit Cut Over The Last Month

PYMNTS

Nearly 50 million credit card customers in the U.S. said they have had their credit limit slashed or their card closed in the past month as lenders move to minimize their risk amid the COVID-19 shutdown, a new study revealed. The sample size was 2,552 adults, including 1,230 adults with personal credit card debt.

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New Tool by TotallyMoney Aims to Address Credit Card Application Challenges

The Fintech Times

TotallyMoney , the personal finance app, has introduced a new feature aimed at improving the credit card application process. With millions of UK adults experiencing credit rejection and facing potential downselling practices by lenders, the introduction of this feature aims to address these challenges.

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Ant Group Curbs Credit Limits Of Some Users Of Virtual Credit Cards

PYMNTS

In the wake of the collapse of its initial public offering of stock (IPO), China’s Ant Group is scaling back the borrowing limits for some of the young users of Huabei. That arm of the financial technology (FinTech) giant offers a virtual credit card. The company did not elaborate.