debit cards

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  Walmart and Amex Team Up for Prepaid Card

  By David Morrison  |  October 14, 2012

  Walmart advanced further into the financial services arena last week with a new product it will offer in conjunction with American Express.

• Mixed Reaction to Bluebird Card

  By David Morrison  |  October 10, 2012

  CFPB mum on new Walmart/Amex offering, while card rater considers it a top-tier new product.

• Google Kills Prepaid Card in its Wallet

  By Robert McGarvey  |  September 11, 2012

  Company says payment option not needed after credit and debit card relationships added.

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  Credit Union Debit Program Fuels Portfolio, School Growth

  By David Morrison  |  September 11, 2012

  Texas Trust Credit Union generates $110,000 for local schools through member participation in Spirit Debit Rewards program.

• EMV Adoption Charge Is Led by Credit Unions

  By David Morrison  |  August 27, 2012

  As credit unions learn more about new technology, they are some of the institutions leading the nation in the issuance of payment cards that use embedded computer chips to validate identity and secure transactions.

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  Guest Opinion: EMV Race Is On, Start Planning

  By Bob Hackney  |  August 27, 2012

  Recent announcements from Visa and MasterCard have set the stage for the U.S. implementing EMV/chip cards.

• CO-OP Deal With STAR Opens 2 Million Points-of-Sale

  By David Morrison  |  August 15, 2012

  Credit union members whose debit cards carry the CO-OP Network logo will soon be able to use their cards at STAR Network POS.

• CSCU Research Documents Value of Debit Transactions

  By David Morrison  |  August 15, 2012

  Moving transactions from ACH, checks and cash to debit cards helps credit unions both reduce their costs and improve their revenues.

• Debit Card Reliance Among Young Shows Up Big in Texas Credit Union Survey

  By David Morrison  |  April 19, 2012

  Texas Trust Credit Union polled 1,100 consumers ages 13 to 25 and found more than 72% relying on a debit card for primary access to funds.

• All Spending Channels Except Checks Grew in March, First Data Says

  By David Morrison  |  April 10, 2012

  The percentage of payments made by check keeps slipping.