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Verizon Partners with Santander Bank for Customer Bank Account
Verizon has partnered to launch a banking account that includes special benefits for wireless and Home 5G customers. About Verizon + Openbank Savings: Recently, Verizon announced it was working with Santander’s OpenBank to introduce the Verizon + Openbank Savings account. With this high-yield savings option, Verizon Wireless and Home 5G customers can not only currently…
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Walmart+ Week Returning With Specials Deals and Offers
Walmart has announced that Walmart+ Week will return later this month. About Walmart+ Week 2025: From April 28th through May 4th, Walmart will celebrate Walmart+ Week. This promotion will feature several special deals and offers exclusively for Walmart+ members. First, members can enjoy one free Express Delivery upgrade. With this option, shoppers can have their…
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Chime Introduces Chime+ Premium Membership Tier
The popular neobank Chime has announced a new premium tier that customers can unlock for free. About Chime+: Today, Chime announced that it would be rolling out new features as part of a premium membership tier called Chime+. This enhanced tier will be available to those who set up a qualifying direct deposit of at…
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Chime Rolls Out New Instant Loans Feature
The popular neobank Chime is introducing a new feature that will provide customers with quick access to extra funds. About Instant Loans: This week, Chime announced the launch of Instant Loans. With this option, customers will be able to borrow up to $500 with a fixed interest rate. Plus, rather than requiring a credit check…
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Wyndham Launches Rewards Debit Card Powered by Galileo
In a twist, the popular hotel brand Wyndham is unveiling not a new rewards credit card but a co-branded rewards debit card. About the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card: This week, Wyndham announced the launch of the Wyndham Rewards Debit Card — which it says is an industry first for major hospitality brands in the United…
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Southwest Airlines to Begin Charging for Checked Bags
A popular airline perk is largely being discontinued later this year. About the changes: Today, Southwest Airlines unveiled “changes to drive revenue growth and reward its most loyal customers.” This includes adding checked bag fees for most customers. Starting May 28th, 2025, customers lacking Rapid Rewards A-List status, those without a Rapid Rewards Credit Card,…
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YouTube Introducing Premium Lite Subscription Tier to the U.S.
As rumored, YouTube is bringing a new tier of its Premium service to viewers in the United States. About YouTube Premium Lite: YouTube is rolling out a cheaper version of its popular Premium service. Today, the site announced that it would begin piloting Premium Lite in the United States. With Premium Lite, viewers will enjoy…
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CFPB Drops Suits Against Capital One, Solo Funds
With major changes underway at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the agency has now dropped several cases it had in the works. What’s happening: Several cases filed by the CFPB against banks, lenders, and FinTechs in recent months are now being withdrawn. This comes as acting CFPB Director Russell Vought in conjunction with the Department…
