Author: Kyle Burbank
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Galileo Introduces Post-Purchase BNPL Solution for Banks
Galileo is bringing new purchase financing options to a variety of card customers. About the feature: The FinTech Galileo (which is owned by SoFi) has announced an expansion of its “buy now, pay later” platform. Now, banks and fellow FinTechs can enable a post-purchase installment plan option for debit and credit cardholders. This joins a…
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Alaska Airlines Becomes Latest Bilt Rewards Transfer Partner
Bilt Rewards is bringing in a new travel partner — along with some unique options for members. About the partnership: Bilt has announced a new partnership with Alaska Airlines. As a result, Bilt members will now be able to transfer their points to Alaska’s Mileage Plan at a rate of 1:1. Alaska joins a slate…
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Chase Reveals Q2 2024 Freedom 5%(+) Bonus Categories
Chase has announced its bonus category picks for the second quarter of 2024 — including some interesting twists. About the categories: As April approaches, Chase has revealed what categories Freedom and Freedom Flex cardholders can earn bonuses on. From April 1st through June 30th, customers can earn 5% (or more) in three categories: Amazon.com, Hotels,…
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Experian Boost Review: How Does it Work? Is it Worth it?
Building credit has long been a Catch-22 as getting approved for credit often means already having credit established. Luckily for consumers, in recent years there have been a few innovations that have addressed this issue in different ways. One such option is Experian Boost, which comes from Experian — one of the three major credit…
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Survey: 45% of Americans Rely on Credit Amid Inflation
A new survey highlights the link between continued inflation and how Americans are using credit. About the survey results: According to a Debt.com survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, a significant number of consumers are currently relying on credit. In fact, 45% of respondents cite inflation and price increases as the reason for their credit usage.…
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Amex Increases Grants for 4th Historic Small Restaurant Program
American Express has launched its latest Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program — and has significantly increased the grant money up for grabs. About this year’s Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program: For the fourth annual Backing Historic Small Restaurants Program, American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation have announced that it will not only double…
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Apex FinTech Solutions Acquires AdvisorArch
Apex FinTech Solutions, which provides clearing services and other solutions, has announced its latest acquisition. About the acquisition and AdvisorArch: Today, Apex FinTech Solutions revealed that it had acquired AdvisorArch — a company that Apex has partnered with since 2023. Terms of the deal were not readily disclosed. According to Apex, the acquisition will allow…
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Amex Partners with Point.Me for Award Flight Search Portal
American Express has announced a new partnership that brings a new tool to cardmembers. About the partnership: Today, Amex revealed the launch of “Point.Me for Membership Rewards Points.” This new platform — powered by Point.Me — will allow cardholders to search reward flight booking options across more than 150 airlines. In each case, these flights…
