Credit Card Reward Programs: Balancing Loyalty

New research from Mercator Advisory Group examines U.S. issuers' reward products and strategies
 
MAYNARD, Mass. - April 23, 2013 - PRLog -- Credit Card Reward Programs: Balancing Loyalty
and Profitability

New research from Mercator Advisory Group examines
U.S. issuers' reward products and strategies

Boston, MA - April 23, 2013 -
Competition for growth in the credit-issuing market today is as intense as at any point in the last decade. Although issuers' funding costs have come down since 2007 and remained low, consumer demand for credit products and their willingness to spend on credit has also decreased.

Issuers are continuing to use reward programs to attract cardholders and increase purchase volume, but constructing programs that deliver value to consumers in a way that is economically sustainable for the issuer is a persistent challenge. The new Mercator Advisory Group research report, Credit Card Reward Programs: Balancing Loyalty and Profitability, provides an update on developments in the market for reward cards and explores the impact that rising program costs could have on the profitability of credit issuance.

"Reward programs are an essential tool for cardholder acquisition and retention," comments Michael Misasi, senior analyst at Mercator Advisory Group and author of the report. "Many issuers have even created a unique brand for their programs, which they believe differentiates their products and provides them with a source of competitive advantage."

Highlights of the report include:

- Comparison of leading issuers' reward card product mix

- Update on recent changes to reward schemes for various card products

- Overview of several reward card segments, including cash back, travel points, general points, and travel cobrands

- Impact of the expansion of reward programs on issuers' business

This report contains 26 pages and 15 exhibits.

Companies mentioned in this report include: AAA, Aer Lingus, Aero Mexico, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, American Express, Amtrak, Asiana Airlines, Bank of America, Best Western, British Airways, Capital One, Carlson, Carnival, China Airlines, Costa Cruise Lines, Citibank, Delta, Discover, Fairmont Hotels, Fifth Third, Frontier Airlines, Hilton, Holland America, Hyatt, Iceland Air, JetBlue, JPMorgan Chase, Korea Air, Luftansa, LAN Airlines, Marriott, MasterCard, NCL America, Norwegian Cruise Lines, Orbitz, Oriental Lines, PNC, Priceline, Princess Cruises, Priority Club, Ritz Carlton, Royal Caribbean International, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Air, Star Cruises, Starwood Hotels, TACA Airlines, Travelocity, United Airlines, U.S. Airways, U.S. Bank, Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Visa, Wells Fargo, and Wyndham Worldwide

Members of Mercator Advisory Group’s Credit Advisory Service have access to these reports as well as the upcoming research for the year ahead, presentations, analyst access, and other membership benefits.

For more information and media inquiries, please call Mercator Advisory Group's main line: (781) 419-1700, send e-mail to info@mercatoradvisorygroup.com.

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About Mercator Advisory Group

Mercator Advisory Group is the leading, independent research and advisory services firm exclusively focused on the payments and banking industries. We deliver pragmatic and timely research and advice designed to help our clients uncover the most lucrativ
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