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CLEAR Plus Pilots Paid Curb-to-Gate Assistance Service Option
CLEAR is introducing two VIP service options exclusively for CLEAR Plus members. About CLEAR Ambassador Assist: The biometric identity verification service CLEAR is now offering new services that will allow travelers to gain VIP assistance. Dubbed CLEAR Ambassador Assist, this platform allows customers to book Curb-to-CLEAR or Curb-to-Gate services. With each of these options, a…
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Survey: 85% Review Card Statements for Unauthorized Charges
With the holiday shopping season approaching, a new survey asked consumers about their online shopping and digital security habits. About the survey findings: According to a new survey conducted by CardRates, several online shoppers are making security a priority as we head into the holiday retail season. Although 72% of respondents say that shopping online…
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Apple Celebrates 10 Years of Apple Pay, Announces New Features
In honor of Apple Pay’s 10th anniversary, Apple has teased some upcoming additions to the popular service. About Apple Pay’s incoming features: It’s now been 10 years since Apple first introduced its mobile wallet solution, Apple Pay. Since then, the offering has grown to 78 markets, 11,000 bank and network partners, and “hundreds of millions…
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SoFi Partners with Top Athletes for “Give Her Credit” Campaign
SoFi is launching a new initiative focused on women’s financial independence — and partnering with two professional athletes as part of the campaign. About Give Her Credit: This week, the FinTech bank SoFi announced that it was working with tennis all-star Venus Williams as well as the WNBA’s Cameron Brink to introduce Give Her Credit.…
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Synchrony’s CareCredit Announces Pet Insurance Integration
On the heels of rolling out a partnership with Albertsons, Synchrony has revealed another expansion for its CareCredit program— and one that will benefit pet parents. About the pet insurance payment experience for CareCredit: The CareCredit card is launching a new feature for customers with pets. Synchrony (which issues the card) is partnering with Pets Best…
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IRS Expanding Direct File Tool for 2025 Tax Filing Season
In time for the 2025 tax filing season, the Internal Revenue Service will be expanding Direct File in a few different ways. About the expansion: The IRS has some major expansion plans for its Direct File service. First, after a 12-state pilot last year, the tool will be available in twice as many states next…
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Marriott Bonvoy and Uber Adjust Linked Point-Earning Rates
Marriott Bonoy and Uber have announced some big updates to their partnership that will impact customers. About the changes to the Marriott Bonvoy-Uber partnership In the coming weeks, those who link their Marriott Bonvoy and Uber accounts will see changes to the points they earn. Now, those customers will earn 2 points per dollar spent…
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Synchrony Expands CareCredit with Albertsons Partnership
Synchrony is teaming up with Albertsons to increase acceptance of its healthcare credit product. About the expansion: Recently, Synchrony revealed that its CareCredit card would now be accepted at Albertsons Companies Inc. stores including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, ACME, Shaw’s, and Jewel-Osco. In total, nearly 2,200 Albertsons Companies locations will participate in this partnership. At these…
