Author: Kyle Burbank
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Swedish BNPL App Klarna Applies for U.S. Banking License
Another foreign FinTech is seeking the right to become a licensed bank in the United States. About Klarna’s Banking License Application: Today, Klarna announced that it has submitted applications with the Utah Department of Financial Institutions as well as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to launch a national industrial bank. As the company notes, it’s…
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Rakuten Credit Card Announces Upcoming Improvements
Nearly one year after Rakuten launched a rewards credit card, the company has announced some small improvements to the product. About the Updates to the Rakuten Card: As reported by Doctor of Credit, the Rakuten American Express Card is scheduled to receive some updates. When the card debuted in July 2025, the 4% cash back…
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Rove Adds Frontier Airlines as 19th Travel Transfer Partner
A growing rewards program has added yet another transfer partner — and is offering a limited-time bonus on top of that. About the Addition of Frontier to Rove: This week, Rove revealed that Frontier Airlines was joining its stable of rewards transfer partners. That means that, now, Rove users can transfer their Rove Miles to…
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American Express Latest to Allow Apple Pay Rewards Redemptions
Amex customers have a new way to redeem their Membership Rewards points toward purchases. About Amex’s Apple Pay Rewards Update: American Express customers with a Membership Rewards-earning card can now choose to redeem their points directly in Apple Pay. This can be done when cardholders are shopping online or in an app via an iOS…
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Frontier Airlines Re-Ups, Expands Partnership with Barclays
Frontier and Barclays have extended their long-standing co-branded credit card partnership. About the Frontier-Barclays Partnership Renewal: This week, Frontier Airlines and Barclays US Consumer Bank announced that they’d reached a long-term renewal deal. In doing so, the companies reaffirmed a commitment to expand the value of the Frontier Airlines World Mastercard as well as the…
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Study: States Where Consumers Are Most Diligent About Credit
A new study sought to quantify which states have the most credit-diligent residents. About the “Diligent With Credit” State Rankings: The personal finance site WalletHub has released a new ranking of states meant to highlight consumers who stay on top of their credit. To do this, the site looked at several pieces of data —…
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Bilt Features Hilton Honors Transfer Bonus for July 2026 Rent Day
Another Bilt Rent Day means another transfer bonus — plus enhanced redemptions on select gift cards. About the Hilton Honors Transfer Bonus: This Rent Day, Bilt members can earn up to a 200% bonus when transferring points to Hilton Honors. Per usual, the size of the transfer bonus will depend on your Bilt status: Members…
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Home Equity FinTech Trovy Raises $15 Million
A FinTech offering a home equity-backed credit card has announced a new round of venture funding. About Trovy and Its Funding Round: This week, Trovy revealed that it had raised $15 million. The Series A was led by Left Lane Capital, with returning seed investors Kleiner Perkins, DCM Ventures, and Camber Creek also participating. With…
