It contains the strongest consumer protections in history -- protections that will empower Americans with the clear and concise information they need before signing up for a credit card or taking out a mortgage.

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The company toppled market leader Iusacell, controlled by billionaire Ricardo Salinas Pliego, by targeting low-income callers and signing them up without requiring a credit card or bank account.

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At the end, as I was signing the check -- and, yes, I do still have a credit card.

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After signing up at williampaid.com, renters can pay the rent free via bank transfer or with a credit card, for a fee of 2.95% of the total amount.

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Customers were signing up briskly, but Levie felt there was still too much friction in the act of pulling out a credit card to open a Box account.

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