Credit Card Network Market Share

June 6, 2011

Television commercials have for years been proclaiming that Visa is used by more people than any other credit card network. Whilst commercials should always be taken with a grain of salt, it is true that Visa holds most of the market share when it comes to credit cards. read more…

Should New Credit Cards Received in the Mail Be Activated?

May 21, 2011

Those who have good credit often receive a variety of credit cards in the mail, which are already approved and ready to be used. Companies send these out to customers who they know are a very low credit risk, in the hope that they will start using them. read more…

Virtual Credit Card Numbers for Preventing Credit Card Fraud

January 9, 2011

With credit card fraud now a continuously growing problem, credit card companies and banks are constantly looking for new ways to help protect their customers. One relatively new method of protection being offered is the virtual credit card number, also referred to as a temporary card number or virtual account number. The following information explains what these numbers are and how they’re used to protect cardholders. read more…

How to Maximize the Potential of a Cash Back Rewards Card

December 20, 2010

Cash back rewards cards can be a great way to save money and reduce the amount of debt generated by credit card usage. However, choosing the right cash back rewards program, and making the most of the rewards system, is not always as easy as it seems. Each credit card has different terms that govern the program, making it imperative to review the fine print and consider the following tips in order to maximize the benefits of a cash back rewards card. read more…