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Deep Dive: Fintechs get more aggressive and creative around debit card rewards programs

  • After the financial crisis, firms pulled back on their debit cards rewards programs.
  • With the popularity of fintech apps, debit cards and debit cards rewards programs are making a resurgence.
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