American Banker

Why Mastercard's recycled-plastic rule could be tough to implement

Of the six billion plastic payment cards in circulation globally, most are made of virgin plastic instead of recycled materials, and many banks want alternatives. The problem is that it can be costly ...
WGAL

Fraudsters use plastic card scam to target people on Medicare

ROACH HAS THE ANSWER FOR US. THE SHORTNS AWER IS NO MEDICARE IS NOT REPLACING YOUR PAPER MEDICARE CARD WITH A PLASTIC CHIP CARD SCAMMERS TRIED THIS NDKI A FEW YEARS AGO. AND NOW THEY’VE APPARENTLY ...

Insurance fraud cases surge 290% but 'plastic card' fraud remains biggest identity scam

This surge isn't just statistics, as one common piece of plastic keeps opening doors that were never meant to unlock without ...
American Banker

Do gift cards need to be plastic? Hallmark, Blackhawk test paper options.

Hallmark Cards is collaborating with Venmo to add QR codes for secure, digital gift cards inside traditional paper greeting cards. Gift-card giant Blackhawk Network this month announced plans to roll ...
Business Wire

American Express and Parley for the Oceans Announce First-Ever Card Made Primarily with Reclaimed Plastic from Parley and Launch a Global Campaign to #BackOurOceans

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, American Express (NYSE: AXP) is proud to announce an expanded commitment to combat marine plastic pollution through several company-wide programs, including: ...
U.S. News & World Report

Can You Get a Wooden Credit Card?

Billions of credit cards end up in landfills, but some card issuers are working to incorporate sustainable and recyclable materials into new cards. It's getting easier and less expensive for card ...
New York Post

You’re eating a credit card’s worth of plastic a week — and it’s killing your gut

This is the perfect time to trust your gut. Recent research suggests that humans consume about five grams of small plastic particles every week, which is about the weight of your credit card. The ...