Despite knowing a swipe card’s magnetic strip is vulnerable, U.S. banks haven’t moved to a more secure system. Why?

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has dumped over 100,000 complaints, in 11 computer languages, for “civic hacking.” Banks complain that it’s not filtered for accurate complaints.

A new prepaid debit card targeted at former substance abusers aims to keep the holder's spending on a very short leash.

Using a credit card? Watch out for new 'swipe fees' being passed on from merchants to consumers.

First came mortgages. Now, courts are ruling against credit card issuers for sloppy paperwork or lack of proof when they sue alleged deadbeats.

A law restricting credit card acess for poor credit risks has resulted in fewer defaults.

Major credit card companies — Visa and Mastercard — as well as big banks have agreed to pay more than $7 billion to retailers to compensate for alleged price fixing of credit card fees. Some retailers think the settlement does not go far enough to protect retailers and consumers.