Author: Fioney Staff
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X1 Opens Waitlist for New X1+ Credit Card
A neo-credit card issuer is looking to build upon its early success and expand its line-up. This week, X1 announced the upcoming X1+ card while opening a waitlist for the product. With the X1 being billed as “the world’s smartest credit card,” this latest offering is being hailed as the only credit card for smart…
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Bilt and Point.Me Partner for Award Flight Search Integration
With several credit cards, customers can earn points that can then be transferred to various travel programs and redeemed for flights or hotel bookings. Unfortunately, finding and booking the best award travel deals isn’t always as straightforward as one might assume. To assist with that, Bilt has unveiled a new integration with Point.Me that will…
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Zurp Raises $5 Million for Creator Experience Rewards Credit Card
A FinTech looking to marry credit card rewards with the creator economy has just closed a fresh round of funding. This week, Zurp announced that it had raised $5 million to create a “credit card for experiences.” New Form, MAGIC Fund, Launchpad VC, OVO Fund, Darling Ventures, and Animal Capital all participated in the pre-seed…
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U.S. Bank to Launch Business Altitude Connect Credit Card
U.S. Bank is set to expand its small business credit card line-up. Recently, the bank announced the impending launch of the new Business Altitude Connect card. Applications for the new product are expected to open next month. In terms of rewards, Business Altitude Connect cardholders can earn 5x points on hotel and car rentals booked directly…
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Insurtech Startup Coverdash Announces Seed Round
So far 2023 has failed to bring much good news for big technology firms. However, the year has seen some intriguing early-round FinTech funding deals. The latest of these comes from a New York-based insurtech firm that focuses on business coverage. This week, Coverdash announced that it had closed its seed round of funding. While…
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Alaska Airlines Adds Benefits to Credit Card, Raises Annual Fee
With demand for travel continuing to be strong, one domestic airline is making updates to its co-branded credit card. Effective this week, the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature credit card is gaining some new benefits, while also increasing its annual fee. Starting with what the updated card has to offer, the Alaska Airlines Visa now earns…
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Amazon Closing Its AmazonSmile Charitable Giving Program
In some bad news for Amazon customers and non-profit organizations alike, the online retail giant has announced that it’s ending its AmazonSmile service. According to an email sent to customers, the program will be wound down by February 20th. Instead, the company says it will focus on some of its other philanthropic efforts including its…
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Business Banking Startup Mayfair Emerges from Stealth Mode
A FinTech that helps businesses earn a healthy return on their money is ready to raise its profile. As TechCrunch reports, Mayfair recently emerged from stealth mode and is offering businesses up to 4.02% APY on their parked cash. The startup has partnered with Evolve Bank & Trust — one of the top FinTech partner…
