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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Payment by credit card, PIX and digital version: see ways to pay IPTU in the Piracicaba region

Residents of the Piracicaba region in Brazil now have various options to pay their Urban Property and Land Tax (IPTU), including via credit card and a digital assistant.

Mar 21 โ€ข 21:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Arrested for serious fraud - suspected of booking trips for 400,000 kronor with others' cards

A man has been arrested for serious fraud after allegedly booking vacations using the credit card information of others, with total charges amounting to around 400,000 kronor.

Mar 21 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Lola Odusoga's account emptied in a scam โ€“ Here's what happened to the money

Lola Odusoga reported losing a significant amount of money due to credit card fraud but has since recovered her funds after filing a complaint.

Mar 18 โ€ข 20:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Alarming notification to Viking Line victim: 'I closed my credit card'

A victim of a Viking Line data breach closed their credit card upon receiving a notification from F-Secure that payment information may have been compromised.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Progressives deputies from Piauรญ paid Ciro Nogueira's credit card bills, says COAF

Deputies Aฬtila Lira and Juฬlio Arcoverde paid credit card bills for Senator Ciro Nogueira, revealing potential ties to organized crime through financial transactions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis gives savers 'ยฃ1,000 rule' over credit card money switch

Finance expert Martin Lewis discusses the 'ยฃ1,000 rule' for savers regarding credit card debt in his latest BBC podcast.

Mar 17 โ€ข 01:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Brits name best and worst financial advice as they slam 'just use a credit card'

A recent survey reveals that many Brits identify emergency savings and living within one's means as the best financial advice, contrasting sharply with advice to spend freely or use credit cards irresponsibly.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Major debit and credit card change for millions of UK shoppers from Thursday

A significant change regarding contactless payment limits for UK shoppers will take effect from March 19, allowing banks to set their own limits.

Mar 16 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Sokcho, Gangwon has the Highest Competitiveness for Visiting Decreasing Population Areas"... 150,000 Won Per Person Card Use

Sokcho, Gangwon, reported a leading average credit card expenditure of 150,000 won per visitor, indicating its strong competitiveness as a destination in areas facing population decline.

Mar 15 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

You Can Get Money by Swiping Your Card โ€“ Here's How to Take Advantage of It

This article discusses a little-known benefit of using credit cards to earn money, featuring insights from an expert on how to maximize this opportunity.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Melbourne to finally get Myki-less public transport on Monday โ€“ but only on four train lines

Melbourne is set to introduce contactless payments for public transport on four train lines, allowing commuters to use debit or credit cards instead of the Myki card starting Monday.

Mar 14 โ€ข 00:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stamp Tax: the City officially announced tax relief for those financed with cards

Buenos Aires has eliminated a 1.2% stamp tax on credit card financing to ease the financial burden on users making minimum payments.

Mar 13 โ€ข 20:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Acipi launches Concilia+, solution for credit card sales control

Acipi has introduced Concilia+, a new solution aimed at helping companies manage and analyze their credit card transactions more efficiently.

Mar 13 โ€ข 18:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

150 Applicants for Dark Jobs? Couple Arrested on Charges of Fraudulent Purchases

A couple in Japan was arrested for illegally obtaining credit card information and instructing job applicants to purchase mobile phones with it.

Mar 11 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Costco customers: the new credit card benefit added in 2026 and how to take advantage of it

Costco has introduced a new credit card benefit aimed at enhancing loyalty among its members and increasing card usage amidst inflation.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Coop Updates Loyalty Program

Coop and Coop Bank are revising the terms of one of Estonia's largest loyalty programs, allowing approximately 672,000 users of the Savings Card and Savings Card Plus to apply for a new Coop Plus credit card.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ushuaia adds credit and debit card payments for bus travel: how does it work?

Ushuaia has introduced the option to pay for bus rides using credit and debit cards, in addition to the existing SUBE card system.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Improved: Deutsche Bank abolishes card fee for payments in euros

Deutsche Bank has decided to remove a widely criticized fee for using the Lufthansa Miles & More credit card for payments in euros.

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Improved: Deutsche Bank abolishes card fee for payments in euros again

Deutsche Bank has decided to abolish a controversial fee associated with the use of the Lufthansa Miles & More credit card for payments made in euros, promising refunds for fees already paid.

Mar 7 โ€ข 07:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

See how to pay IPVA 2026 with a credit card in MG

Vehicle owners in Minas Gerais can now pay the IPVA for 2026 using a credit card, allowing for up to 12 installments.

Mar 6 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Dollars with Cards: Foreign Currency Payments for Tourism Abroad Set Another Record in Eight Years

Argentina recorded a record high in credit card payments in dollars for overseas tourism during the summer holidays.

Mar 5 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Robinhood takes on American Express and launches a platinum credit card for its most 'spending' customers

Robinhood is positioning itself as a financial services provider by launching a platinum credit card aimed at high-spending customers, competing with American Express.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Money laundering, stolen credit cards, destroyed servers... the unpredictable fall of YggTorrent, the French fortress of illegal downloading

YggTorrent, a major platform for illegal downloading in France, has been hacked and shut down, with a hacker claiming to have stolen thousands of credit card details.

Mar 4 โ€ข 20:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Credit card, loan, and overdraft: see the modalities with the highest volume of debts in the country

Despite a growing economy, credit card debt remains prevalent in Brazil, affecting millions of individuals.

Mar 4 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ Visir
National & Local

Broken Foot and Stuck in Africa

Icelandic author Valur Gunnarsson is stranded in Nairobi, Kenya with a broken foot and a blocked credit card, hoping to return home soon.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Expert shares โ€˜vitalโ€™ ยฃ3,000 holiday saving trick โ€” but thereโ€™s a catch

A TikTok money expert reveals how a travel credit card can save holidaymakers up to ยฃ3,000, highlighting the importance of financial protection against scams.

Mar 3 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Credcesta, from Master, is irregular, omits interest rates and contracts will be canceled, says INSS president

The president of Brazil's INSS has declared the Credcesta credit card operated by Master as irregular, lacking legal support and incorrectly omitting interest rates, leading to potential contract cancellations.

Mar 3 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Nationwide members who act within 90 days could save money

Nationwide is offering its members the chance to save money through its Member Credit Card, which features 0% introductory deals to help manage debt and expenses.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

"Funny that you could almost buy a house with a credit card" โ€“ The price of this house is astonishing

A wooden detached house in Oulais, Finland, is on the market for a surprisingly low price of โ‚ฌ10,000, mostly due to water damage and its designation as demolition-ready.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Why capping credit card interest rates will kill credit for working families

The article argues that capping credit card interest rates could lead to unintended consequences that harm working families and small businesses by reducing supply.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

Credit Card Rules: Can you go to jail for not paying your credit card bill? Know the legal truths and ways to avoid it

The article discusses the legal implications of not paying credit card bills in India, clarifying that while it is generally a civil matter, fraudulent behavior could lead to legal consequences.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

"Lost Credit Card" Suspected of Fraudulently Reissuing by Impersonating the Owner

Four men have been arrested for fraudulently reissuing a credit card by impersonating the actual owner, leading to unauthorized purchases worth nearly 4 million yen.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From LPG and PAN to Credit Cards... 5 Major Changes Will Be Implemented in the Country from April 1

Starting April 1, India will see five significant changes affecting various sectors, including LPG prices and new tax rules.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Does it have a 'Carrefour Pass' card? The Supreme Court rules in favor of customers in the first collective lawsuit against 'revolving' cards

The Supreme Court of Spain has ruled in favor of customers in a landmark case against Carrefour's revolving credit cards, allowing for the recovery of excessive interest charges.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert's major Amazon and eBay credit card purchase warning

A BBC expert warns consumers to be cautious when using credit cards on shopping and holiday booking platforms due to potential loopholes in consumer protection.

Feb 24 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Senator Elizabeth Warren: President Trump's broken promise on credit cards

Senator Elizabeth Warren criticizes President Trump for failing to cap credit card interest rates, which could save American families significant money.

Feb 23 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Is the Brat credit card from Charli XCX's The Moment real?

The Brat credit card from Charli XCX's mockumentary 'The Moment' is purely fictional, yet a real version has emerged as a promotional tool following the film's release.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

F.A.Z. Exclusive: Is the Spanish BBVA Overtaking ING with Its Own Credit Card?

The Spanish digital bank BBVA plans to launch a credit card for its German customers ahead of the summer travel season, expanding its services to compete with other neobanks.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

How and why Europe is 'responding' to Visa and Mastercard

A French judge faces severe consequences after being sanctioned by the U.S. for issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, leading to broader implications for the International Criminal Court and its judges regarding credit card use.

Feb 18 โ€ข 16:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Life & Tech

Best Credit Card Casinos: 15 Gambling Sites That Accept Visa and Mastercard in 2026

A guide to the best credit card casinos of 2026, highlighting safe, fast, and reputable gambling sites that accept Visa and Mastercard.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Biathlete Julia Simon: The Others Pay the Price for the Fraud

Biathlete Julia Simon's credit card fraud has cast a shadow over the successful French women's biathlon team.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Credit card rates hit 'eye watering' record high amid 'toxic mix' warning

Credit card rates in the UK have reached a record high, significantly impacting millions of customers with unprecedented borrowing costs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Crime & Justice

Quebec police bust sophisticated forged documents operation

Quebec provincial police have arrested two men involved in a sophisticated counterfeit ID and credit card operation, following a raid that uncovered numerous forged documents.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Great Britain fears that Donald Trump will destroy the credit card payment system and is seeking an alternative

The UK is accelerating plans to launch an alternative to Mastercard and Visa amid concerns that Donald Trump may dismantle the global payment system.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Warning to people using one type of card as cost at '20-year high'

The average credit card purchase APR in the UK has reached a 20-year high of 35.8%, prompting concerns for borrowers regarding their debt.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The millionaire's credit card wasn't accepted in Italy โ€“ this is how he handled the payment to the restaurant

Snoop Dogg faced a credit card issue while ordering food in Italy during the Winter Olympics but was graciously allowed to take his order without payment.

Feb 16 โ€ข 21:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

HSBC and Visa launch card to win over the new Premier generation

HSBC Mexico and Visa have launched the HSBC One+ Visa card targeting middle to high-income clients seeking valuable experiences and rewards in their everyday spending.

Feb 16 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Why physical ID theft is harder to fix than credit card fraud

A woman's experience with identity theft highlights the complexities and challenges of resolving physical ID theft compared to credit card fraud.

Feb 15 โ€ข 16:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis issues 'important' 1p credit card 'warning' as Brits may get caught out

Martin Lewis warns that ignoring credit card guidelines could lead to financial losses for British consumers.

Feb 15 โ€ข 01:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Child goes out to buy aรงaรญ for R$ 24, and mother receives a R$ 650 bill split in two payments

A mother was shocked to find that her son's purchase of two aรงaรญ cups for R$ 24 resulted in a credit card charge of R$ 650.

Feb 14 โ€ข 12:48 UTC

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