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U.S. Banker August 2010 Glen Fest	Prepay Play Exempt from a proposal to limit interchange fees, reloadable cards could soon gain more luster with banks.
Bank Systems & Technology January 1, 2007 Phil Britt	Consumers Favor Cards for Payments in Increasing Numbers This past year saw a significant increase in consumers' use of debit cards and prepaid cards, while credit card usage remained strong. The trend is expected to continue, insiders say, potentially creating new revenue streams for banks.
The Motley Fool April 5, 2011 Dan Caplinger	This Company Wants to Win Your Wallet The way you pay is changing. This company wants to profit from it.
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The Motley Fool August 25, 2010 Dayana Yochim	How to Survive College With No Credit Regrets Free t-shirts, Frisbees, and unprotected exposure to plastic are gone (or at least harder to come by), thanks to new credit card laws. But it's still easy to get into credit trouble.
Bank Systems & Technology January 29, 2008 Maria Bruno-Britz	Evolving Card Business Presents Opportunities and Threats for Banks Rapid advances in technology, the recent IPOs of Visa and MasterCard, an uncertain economy, and shifting consumer behaviors all are converging to create a whirlwind of change -- and opportunity -- in the card space.
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The Motley Fool December 9, 2006 Elizabeth Brokamp	Gift Cards Exposed Ever read the fine print on gift cards? You should. Here's what you need to look for in the fine print: 1. Use it or lose it?... 2. Can it be used for an online purchase?... etc.
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