Gift Cards: The Fraudster's Favorite Off-Ramp - CardsFTW #212
Plus, results of the optimizer survey
Insights on the credit and debit card industry
A weekly newsletter from Matthew Goldman, released most Wednesdays. Original analysis of card products, networks, and fintech issuers.
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Cards We Don’t Always Talk About - CardsFTW #211
Plus, global co-brand news updates and pay with points
Underwriting is More Than Your Score - CardsFTW #210
Plus, the CFPB thinks people complain too much, and a new credit card for lawyers
Even Card Rewards are Gambling Now - CardsFTW #209
Plus, Another CashApp Tag and Wyndham Goes Upscale
Settlement Surcharges Will Lead to More Confusion - CardsFTW #208
Plus, Spinwheel Data, Kudos launches my favorite Wallaby feature, and more
Fairy Pay: Who Needs a Physical Card Anymore? - CardsFTW #207
Plus, Neo, USAA, and Tether launch news cards
It’s the Little Things - CardsFTW #206
Plus, Premium Card Profitability, a US Consumer Debt Update, and Yendo’s Unsecured Card
Are Cards and Accounts the Same Thing? - CardsFTW #205
Plus, Two Big Imprint Launches and New CLOs at Bank of America
Score! 10% Rewards at Dick’s Sporting Goods - CardsFTW #204
Plus, Uber Drops Discover, Citi Makes ThankYou Points Worse, and New Fancy Lounges
Dear Discover, Is this the End - CardsFTW #203
Does “Discover Network” have meaningful brand equity, and what will happen next in the Capital One integration?