The Credit Card Competition Act, introduced in 2023, is legislation that would “enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market, which is currently dominated by the Visa-Mastercard duopoly.

Mastercard is one of the most widely-used interbank networks globally, with service in 210 countries. Whether you’re looking for a card with great rewards or no annual fee, you can find a Mastercard to fit your needs. Read on for the best Mastercard ...

A proposed legal settlement between Visa, Mastercard and U.S. merchants could soon change how some shoppers pay at checkout.

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Platinum Select® World Elite Mastercard® is a good option if you want American Airlines perks for a lower annual fee. The card charges a $0 annual fee for the first year (then $99), and you still get a free checked bag and preferred boarding for you and up to four companions.

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ZDNET Finance to cover credit card, banking and ...

Meanwhile, the company continues to send a lot of cash back to shareholders. In fiscal 2025, Visa returned $22.8 billion through share repurchases and dividends. The bulk of this capital return was in the form of share repurchases during fiscal 2025. Visa repurchased $18.2 billion worth of its own stock.

Clint Proctor is a lead editor with the credit cards and travel rewards team at Forbes Advisor. He has five years of experience in personal finance journalism and has contributed to a variety of leading national publishers including Business Insider..