Swipely, which has been testing its credit card-based loyalty service in Rhode Island, is expanding into Boston, launching with 150 local merchants there.

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Citibank has announced plans to begin consumer testing a new credit card technology, labeled Card 2.0, or 2G, by the company.

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In addition to testing a monthly fee for debit card users in northern Wisconsin, Chase ended its debit card reward program for all customers in July.

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Daschle continued his push for national education testing, stressing the importance of having a report card on schools.

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One-third of American adults plan on sending an e-card this Valentine's Day, according to a recent study by the mobile testing company SOASTA. Digital cards are most popular with men between 35 and 44, and spouses were the most common recipients.

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