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Costco Celebrates "Do The Right Thing"

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Before plastic credit cards became ubiquitous, the concept of credit existe=
d in various forms.  Ancient civilizations, such as the Mesopotamians, had =
lending systems.  During the Middle Ages, merchants would use credit system=
s to facilitate the sale of large or bulk goods without immediate payment. =
 The Advent of Charge Plates and Credit Coins: In the 20th century, particu=
larly in the 1920s, department stores and oil companies began offering meta=
l charge plates or credit coins to their customers.  These plates, often ma=
de of aluminum or white metal, had the customer's name, address, and a uniq=
ue number.  They were an early precursor to the modern credit card.  Diner'=
s Club - The First Widely Recognized Credit Card In 1950, the first univers=
ally recognized credit card was introduced.  The Diners Club Card, started =
by Frank McNamara, was initially conceived to help customers dine without c=
ash.  It rapidly expanded to other businesses, marking the beginning of com=
prehensive credit card systems.  The Rise of Bank-issued Credit Cards The c=
oncept of the credit card gained further traction in 1958 when American Exp=
ress launched its card, targeting travelers and businesses.  In the same ye=
ar, Bank of America introduced the BankAmericard in California, which would=
 eventually become the Visa system.  Development of Credit Networks Over ti=
me, more banks sought to introduce their cards, leading to the creation of =
networks like Visa and MasterCard.  These networks provided a standard syst=
em for processing and approving transactions, allowing for more widespread =
credit card acceptance.  Technological Advancements The magnetic stripe, in=
troduced in the 1970s, was a significant technological advancement.  It all=
owed for faster transaction processing and paved the way for the eventual d=
evelopment of the point-of-sale terminals that we're familiar with today.  =
The Introduction of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) The 1970s also=
 saw the introduction of the PIN, providing an additional layer of security=
  With this, cards could be used to withdraw cash from ATMs, marking the f=
irst time cards had dual functionality for purchasing and cash withdrawal. =
 The Credit Card Act: The late 20th century saw a surge in credit card usag=
e, leading to increased debt and concerns about consumer protection.  In 20=
09, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) A=
ct was passed in the US, providing more robust protections for consumers.  =
Emergence of Reward Programs: To differentiate themselves and attract custo=
mers, card issuers began offering rewards programs in the 1980s and 1990s. =
 These programs offered points, cash back, and other incentives, further pr=
omoting credit card usage.  The Rise of Online Shopping: The digital age in=
 the late 1990s and early 2000s brought about a significant increase in onl=
ine shopping.  Credit cards became essential tools for these online transac=
tions, further ingraining them into modern consumer culture.  Technological=
 Evolution - Chip and PIN: To combat fraud, especially in the face of risin=
g online transactions, the EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) chip technol=
ogy was introduced.  Chip and PIN became the new global standard, offering =
a more secure transaction method than the magnetic stripe.  Contactless Pay=
ments: Furthering the drive for convenience, contactless payments emerged i=
n the 2000s.  Using near-field communication (NFC) technology, users could =
tap their cards for faster, seamless transactions.  Digital Wallets and Mob=
ile Payments: Technological advancements in the 2010s led to the rise of di=
gital wallets like Apple Pay and Google Wallet.  These platforms allowed us=
ers to store multiple credit card details and make payments using their sma=
rtphones.  Credit Card Security: As the popularity of credit cards grew, so=
 did concerns about security.  Efforts have consistently been made to impro=
ve credit card security, with features like two-factor authentication, toke=
nization, and real-time fraud detection becoming standard.  Global Expansio=
n: While credit cards originated in the US, their influence quickly spread =
worldwide.  Today, credit cards are used globally, with local banks in nume=
rous countries issuing cards and joining major credit networks.  Environmen=
tal Considerations: With the rise of environmental consciousness, the credi=
t card industry has also seen innovations like biodegradable cards and card=
s made from recycled materials.  Some issuers even promote eco-friendly rew=
ard programs.  The Future of Credit Cards: The history of credit cards is o=
ne of constant evolution and innovation.  As technology advances and global=
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metal charge plates or credit coins to their customers. These plates, often=
 made of aluminum or white metal, had the customer's name, address, and a u=
nique number. They were an early precursor to the modern credit card. Diner=
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sally recognized credit card was introduced. The Diners Club Card, started =
by Frank McNamara, was initially conceived to help customers dine without c=
ash. It rapidly expanded to other businesses, marking the beginning of comp=
rehensive credit card systems. The Rise of Bank-issued Credit Cards The con=
cept of the credit card gained further traction in 1958 when American Expre=
ss launched its card, targeting travelers and businesses. In the same year,=
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entually become the Visa system. Development of Credit Networks Over time, =
more banks sought to introduce their cards, leading to the creation of netw=
orks like Visa and MasterCard. These networks provided a standard system fo=
r processing and approving transactions, allowing for more widespread credi=
t card acceptance. Technological Advancements The magnetic stripe, introduc=
ed in the 1970s, was a significant technological advancement. It allowed fo=
r faster transaction processing and paved the way for the eventual developm=
ent of the point-of-sale terminals that we're familiar with today. The Intr=
oduction of the Personal Identification Number (PIN) The 1970s also saw the=
 introduction of the PIN, providing an additional layer of security. With t=
his, cards could be used to withdraw cash from ATMs, marking the first time=
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t Card Act: The late 20th century saw a surge in credit card usage, leading=
 to increased debt and concerns about consumer protection. In 2009, the Cre=
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ssuers began offering rewards programs in the 1980s and 1990s. These progra=
ms offered points, cash back, and other incentives, further promoting credi=
t card usage. The Rise of Online Shopping: The digital age in the late 1990=
s and early 2000s brought about a significant increase in online shopping. =
Credit cards became essential tools for these online transactions, further =
ingraining them into modern consumer culture. Technological Evolution - Chi=
p and PIN: To combat fraud, especially in the face of rising online transac=
tions, the EMV (Europay, MasterCard, and Visa) chip technology was introduc=
ed. Chip and PIN became the new global standard, offering a more secure tra=
nsaction method than the magnetic stripe. Contactless Payments: Furthering =
the drive for convenience, contactless payments emerged in the 2000s. Using=
 near-field communication (NFC) technology, users could tap their cards for=
 faster, seamless transactions. Digital Wallets and Mobile Payments: Techno=
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