While small issuers won't be covered by the Fed's rule on interchange fees, they'll still be affected by it. READ MORE

Most of the practices deemed unfair or deceptive by the Federal Reserve have disappeared from new credit card offers since federal passage of the Credit CARD Act last year, according to a new report by the Pew Health Group's Safe Credit Cards Project. Yet new trends have emerged that could cost cardholders significantly. READ MORE

Comments on the interim final rule must be submitted within 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, which is expected shortly.

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Plastic cards tie consumers to their financial institutions. This is good news if your credit union offers debit and credit cards. READ MORE

What are the timing rules for the FACT Act risk-based pricing regulations that go into effect Jan. 1, 2011? READ MORE

CUs cash in on gift cards by using offerings and insights from CU-oriented vendors. READ MORE

Promote gift cards to SEGs to use as bonuses or spot awards. READ MORE

In 2011, credit card issuers will find new ways to manage risks, add new accounts, and increase revenue while cardholders continue to pay down their balances. READ MORE

Pew report measures how the credit card industry has changed since the CARD Act's passage. READ MORE

The industry has seen significant improvements since the legislation went into effect. But card issuers are finding new ways to recoup lost revenue. READ MORE