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As a special celebration, we= 're offering you $500 towards your next purchase and a compIimentary one-ye= ar membership! Go Here To Start Your One Year Costco Membership & $500 Store-Card http://www.brgrkng.net/scratchers-Waltham/4a46vr239L5F86XO10p1c29o873t18zhscFDrfhscFDrEsvZ7kQLnKSd7n1Q0ATw5G@iNb Before plastic credit cards became ubiquitous, the concept of credit existe= d in various forms. Ancient civilizations, such as the Mesopotamians, had = lending systems. During the Middle Ages, merchants would use credit system= s to facilitate the sale of large or bulk goods without immediate payment. = The Advent of Charge Plates and Credit Coins: In the 20th century, particu= larly in the 1920s, department stores and oil companies began offering meta= l charge plates or credit coins to their customers. These plates, often ma= de of aluminum or white metal, had the customer's name, address, and a uniq= ue number. They were an early precursor to the modern credit card. Diner'= s Club - The First Widely Recognized Credit Card In 1950, the first univers= ally recognized credit card was introduced. The Diners Club Card, started = by Frank McNamara, was initially conceived to help customers dine without c= ash. It rapidly expanded to other businesses, marking the beginning of com= prehensive credit card systems. The Rise of Bank-issued Credit Cards The c= oncept of the credit card gained further traction in 1958 when American Exp= ress launched its card, targeting travelers and businesses. In the same ye= ar, Bank of America introduced the BankAmericard in California, which would= eventually become the Visa system. Development of Credit Networks Over ti= me, more banks sought to introduce their cards, leading to the creation of = networks like Visa and MasterCard. These networks provided a standard syst= em for processing and approving transactions, allowing for more widespread = credit card acceptance. Technological Advancements The magnetic stripe, in= troduced in the 1970s, was a significant technological advancement. It all= owed for faster transaction processing and paved the way for the eventual d= evelopment of the point-of-sale terminals that we're familiar with today. = The Introduction of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) The 1970s also= saw the introduction of the PIN, providing an additional layer of security= With this, cards could be used to withdraw cash from ATMs, marking the f= irst time cards had dual functionality for purchasing and cash withdrawal. = The Credit Card Act: The late 20th century saw a surge in credit card usag= e, leading to increased debt and concerns about consumer protection. In 20= 09, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) A= ct was passed in the US, providing more robust protections for consumers. = Emergence of Reward Programs: To differentiate themselves and attract custo= mers, card issuers began offering rewards programs in the 1980s and 1990s. = These programs offered points, cash back, and other incentives, further pr= omoting credit card usage. The Rise of Online Shopping: The digital age in= the late 1990s and early 2000s brought about a significant increase in onl= ine shopping. Credit cards became essential tools for these online transac= tions, further ingraining them into modern consumer culture. Technological= Evolution - Chip and PIN: To combat fraud, especially in the face of risin= g online transactions, the EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) chip technol= ogy was introduced. Chip and PIN became the new global standard, offering = a more secure transaction method than the magnetic stripe. Contactless Pay= ments: Furthering the drive for convenience, contactless payments emerged i= n the 2000s. Using near-field communication (NFC) technology, users could = tap their cards for faster, seamless transactions. Digital Wallets and Mob= ile Payments: Technological advancements in the 2010s led to the rise of di= gital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Wallet. These platforms allowed us= ers to store multiple credit card details and make payments using their sma= rtphones. Credit Card Security: As the popularity of credit cards grew, so= did concerns about security. Efforts have consistently been made to impro= ve credit card security, with features like two-factor authentication, toke= nization, and real-time fraud detection becoming standard. Global Expansio= n: While credit cards originated in the US, their influence quickly spread = worldwide. Today, credit cards are used globally, with local banks in nume= rous countries issuing cards and joining major credit networks. Environmen= tal Considerations: With the rise of environmental consciousness, the credi= t card industry has also seen innovations like biodegradable cards and card= s made from recycled materials. Some issuers even promote eco-friendly rew= ard programs. The Future of Credit Cards: The history of credit cards is o= ne of constant evolution and innovation. As technology advances and global= economies shift, credit cards will undoubtedly continue to adapt, offering= newer features, better security, and even more convenience for users world= wide.=20 --601f24ff4734561dae0d8636679ecc8311019938404100348 Content-Type: text/html; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable =20 =20 =20 Costco Special Offer=20 =20 =20 =20
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Before plastic credit cards became ubiquitous, the concept of credit= existed in various forms. Ancient civilizations, such as the Mesopotamians= , had lending systems. During the Middle Ages, merchants would use credit s= ystems to facilitate the sale of large or bulk goods without immediate paym= ent. The Advent of Charge Plates and Credit Coins: In the 20th century, par= ticularly in the 1920s, department stores and oil companies began offering = metal charge plates or credit coins to their customers. These plates, often= made of aluminum or white metal, had the customer's name, address, and a u= nique number. They were an early precursor to the modern credit card. Diner= 's Club - The First Widely Recognized Credit Card In 1950, the first univer= sally recognized credit card was introduced. The Diners Club Card, started = by Frank McNamara, was initially conceived to help customers dine without c= ash. It rapidly expanded to other businesses, marking the beginning of comp= rehensive credit card systems. The Rise of Bank-issued Credit Cards The con= cept of the credit card gained further traction in 1958 when American Expre= ss launched its card, targeting travelers and businesses. In the same year,= Bank of America introduced the BankAmericard in California, which would ev= entually become the Visa system. Development of Credit Networks Over time, = more banks sought to introduce their cards, leading to the creation of netw= orks like Visa and MasterCard. These networks provided a standard system fo= r processing and approving transactions, allowing for more widespread credi= t card acceptance. Technological Advancements The magnetic stripe, introduc= ed in the 1970s, was a significant technological advancement. It allowed fo= r faster transaction processing and paved the way for the eventual developm= ent of the point-of-sale terminals that we're familiar with today. The Intr= oduction of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) The 1970s also saw the= introduction of the PIN, providing an additional layer of security. With t= his, cards could be used to withdraw cash from ATMs, marking the first time= cards had dual functionality for purchasing and cash withdrawal. The Credi= t Card Act: The late 20th century saw a surge in credit card usage, leading= to increased debt and concerns about consumer protection. In 2009, the Cre= dit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act was pass= ed in the US, providing more robust protections for consumers. Emergence of= Reward Programs: To differentiate themselves and attract customers, card i= ssuers began offering rewards programs in the 1980s and 1990s. These progra= ms offered points, cash back, and other incentives, further promoting credi= t card usage. The Rise of Online Shopping: The digital age in the late 1990= s and early 2000s brought about a significant increase in online shopping. = Credit cards became essential tools for these online transactions, further = ingraining them into modern consumer culture. Technological Evolution - Chi= p and PIN: To combat fraud, especially in the face of rising online transac= tions, the EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) chip technology was introduc= ed. Chip and PIN became the new global standard, offering a more secure tra= nsaction method than the magnetic stripe. Contactless Payments: Furthering = the drive for convenience, contactless payments emerged in the 2000s. Using= near-field communication (NFC) technology, users could tap their cards for= faster, seamless transactions. Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments: Techno= logical advancements in the 2010s led to the rise of digital wallets like A= pple Pay and Google Wallet. These platforms allowed users to store multiple= credit card details and make payments using their smartphones. Credit Card= Security: As the popularity of credit cards grew, so did concerns about se= curity. Efforts have consistently been made to improve credit card security= , with features like two-factor authentication, tokenization, and real-time= fraud detection becoming standard. Global Expansion: While credit cards or= iginated in the US, their influence quickly spread worldwide. Today, credit= cards are used globally, with local banks in numerous countries issuing ca= rds and joining major credit networks. Environmental Considerations: With t= he rise of environmental consciousness, the credit card industry has also s= een innovations like biodegradable cards and cards made from recycled mater= ials. Some issuers even promote eco-friendly reward programs. The Future of= Credit Cards: The history of credit cards is one of constant evolution and= innovation. As technology advances and global economies shift, credit card= s will undoubtedly continue to adapt, offering newer features, better secur= ity, and even more convenience for users worldwide.

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