Amex updates secure and public site

But no simple answer in security debate

25 October 2011 |

The latest online competitor intelligence update of the Mapa Credit Card dashboard recorded over 25 interesting changes.

One major change is that American Express has updated its website with the main navigation being refreshed both on the public site and the secure login area. Whilst this is...keep reading

Busy days for Barclaycard and a first from MBNA

Refreshed website, new logo and credit card selector tool introduced by Barclaycard

31 October 2008 |

Our October update of the Mapa online credit card Dashboard uncovered over 30 changes.

Of note Lloyds TSB, Halifax and Barclaycard have all refreshed their public websites. Within the Barclaycard site refresh, they have also introduced a brand new logo (see screenshot to the right).

The new...keep reading

MBNA launch desktop widget

Quick access to mini-statements and messages for customers

27 January 2009 |

MBNA has launched a desktop widget for their credit card customers called MBNA Connect. The tool allows customers to set message alerts like they spend over a certain amount (min. £100). Customers can also see a mini-statement of transactions. You’ll see in the screenshot below (taken from the...keep reading

Credit Card Providers Enhancing Online Facilities

More statements available online and games to play in your spare time

03 February 2009 |

The January update of Mapa’s Credit Card Dashboard revealed another active quarter with over 35 changes being recorded.

The majority of the changes are about enhancing the experience of existing customers from within internet banking, for example Capital One and MBNA have both increased the...keep reading

Lloyds TSB extend Mobile Banking services

Customers can now request account balance via text message

30 June 2009 |

Yesterday Lloyds TSB announced the introduction of a Balance on Demand service. Lloyds TSB customers can now request a text message balance update by texting ‘BAL’ followed by last four digits of their account number. The service is available to all Lloyds TSB customers registered for their...keep reading

SMS Banking upgrades dominate recent development

Barclays lead mobile innovation in the UK market with Augmented Reality

25 May 2010 |

The May update of Mapa’s UK Mobile Banking and SMS Competitor Intelligence dashboards recorded notable new services as well as removed services in the UK market.

Barclays have been the most active player in the mobile field the last months. Following the removal of SMS Banking highlighted in...keep reading

MBNA offers ‘More Cash Rewards’

Replaces Platinum card with MoreRewards Credit Cards

02 March 2012 |

The latest update of the Mapa Credit Card dashboard recorded over 20 changes across the providers monitored.

MBNA have replaced their Platinum Credit Card with two different branded Credit Cards – Visa and American Express. Both cards are being promoted as belonging to one account with a...keep reading

Barclaycard contactless drive continues with PayTag

Contactless payment stickers launched

30 April 2012 |

The Mapa Credit Card dashboard update reported an eventful quarter and recorded over 20 significant changes.

Barclaycard have had a super busy quarter clearly targeting the UK payment market with more contactless payment innovations. Hot on the heels of “Quick tap”, the company has now...keep reading