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Illinois credit card law sparks fierce battle between banks and retailers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (576+ words) An advertisement about credit and debit cards in Illinois is getting significant airtime right now, leaving viewers wondering what to believe. NBC Chicago's Rose Schmidt reports. Illinois retailers said the advertisement is a scare tactic, but banks and credit unions…...
OCC moves to block Illinois ban on swipe fees on taxes, tips
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (554+ words) The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency this week sent a draft rule to the Office of Management and Budget that would preempt an Illinois state law banning the collection of interchange fees on taxes and tips. A notice…...
Debit cards with $100's of millions expire April 30. Check your junk drawers now
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (562+ words) Millions of debit cards that the state or California gave consumers in 2022 are set to expire April 30 " with hundreds of millions of dollars still loaded on them, state records show. Chris Chmura reports. But even if you find your Middle…...
Inflation relief debit cards with unclaimed funds set to expire April 30th
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (127+ words) If you still have an inflation relief debit card from a few years ago, you might want to use it or lose it. In 2022, California issued $9 billion in direct payments that were sent to nearly 32 million Californians under the Middle…...
Feds move to block controversial Illinois credit card swipe fee ban, siding with banks in ongoing legal fight
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (704+ words) The federal government is looking to stop a controversial Illinois law banning certain credit card fees, a move that appears to favor financial institutions that have fought the state law in court for more than a year. The Office of…...
Wellington Rental Fraud Scheme: Woman Accused Of Using Fake Financials, Bouncing Checks Across Multiple Homes
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (863+ words) by News Desk | Apr 15, 2026 " 3: 04 pm | Wellington News Related Topics: Arrests | Palm Beach Sheriff's Office Appear alongside local arrest reports, lawsuits, and breaking coverage read daily across Boca Raton. Connect your firm with readers actively following legal matters in the community....
Why I'd Never Put a Large Purchase on a Debit Card -- Even With the Money in the Bank
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (495+ words) A large purchase is the moment your credit card works hardest for you. The money's in the bank, so it feels responsible to reach for a debit card. But using a debit card on a big purchase means skipping the…...
PNB Bank to close accounts from tomorrow: Reason explained, is your name on the list?
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (251+ words) Punjab National Bank (PNB), one of India's leading public sector banks, is reportedly set to take a major decision regarding a large number of bank accounts from tomorrow. According to media reports, the move could potentially impact many customers, drawing…...
RBA Releases Conclusions Of Its Review Of Merchant Card Payment Costs And Surcharging
4+ day, 13+ min ago (1031+ words) Australia's payment system has been the subject of a multi-pronged review with proposals for reform at various stages and across various aspects of Australia's payments ecosystem. At the end of March 2026, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) issued its Conclusions…...
Ontario to ban uniform charges, proposes new legislation for entertainment industry
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