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Metal Cards Move Beyond the Premium Tier
Jennifer Kohlhepp, ICMA Managing Editor
Metal cards have long carried an unmistakable message. They signal premium status, exclusive access and a high-value customer relationship. Traditionally reserved for elite banking products and affluent cardholders willing to pay significant annual fees, metal cards have occupied a narrow but powerful space in the payments market.
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Metal Cards Move Beyond the Premium Tier
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Metal cards have long carried an unmistakable message. They signal…
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August Cover Story
Metal Cards Move Beyond the Premium Tier
Jennifer Kohlhepp, ICMA Managing Editor
Metal cards have long carried an unmistakable message. They signal premium status, exclusive access and a high-value customer relationship. Traditionally reserved for elite banking products and affluent cardholders willing to pay significant annual fees, metal cards have occupied a narrow but powerful space in the payments market.