The credit card bill passed this year was supposed to take full effect in Feb 2010. This bill has 3 main impact areas:

1) General regulation regarding billing, interest rates, etc…

2) Specific to those 21 years old or younger

3) Gift card management

The credit card bill provisions have some serious implications for eTailers, especially those whose demographics focus on those 21 years old and younger, as well as those eTailers who issue credit and those who issue gift cards. The impact of the credit card bill on eTailers was discussed in detail on a webinar conducted by Sucharita Mulpuru of … Continue Reading

A must attend webinar for eCommerce Merchants. Join Forrester Research Sucharita Mulpuru and eBillme for an in-depth look at the Impact of the Credit Card Bill on eCommerce.

Sucharita Mulpuru, Principal Analyst, at Forrester Research, will host an in-depth webinar on the impact of the credit card bill, and the implications to online shopping and online retailers. Find out what online merchants need to implement at the checkout, to be ready for the new legislation and consumer behavior.

Agenda:

What is in the Bill
What is not in the Bill
Impact on eCommerce
Who is impacted
What you need to know, and do

Date: Wednesday … Continue Reading

Times have changed, no doubt the passing of the Truth in Lending Act, a.k.a The Credit Card Bill will impact the way consumers will access and use credit.

When you go to a store near you, you walk up to the teller, hand off the new blender you like, get it scanned and pay. When you pay, you the customer make a choice, you can pay with credit instruments, or you can pay with cash or cash alternatives. The credit card bill will absolutely have some impact on how people will pay in general, but unlike brick and mortar location, … Continue Reading