Enhanced Programs, Product Launches, Innovative Travel Solutions, Extended Agreements and New Partnerships - Research Report on Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Capital One, and Discover

NEW YORK, August 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Investors' Reports announced new research reports highlighting Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), MasterCard Incorporated (NYSE: MA), American Express Company (NYSE: AXP), Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF), and Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

Visa Inc. Research Report

On August 6, 2013, Visa Inc. (Visa) and Orange Botswana announced that Orange Money subscribers in Botswana now have access to Visa payment functionality when using their Orange Money accounts. According to Visa, the enhanced Orange Money Visa program offers their clients the convenience of making payments on the Internet and at more than 4,000 local retailers and withdrawing money from over 300 Visa ATMs across Botswana. Dougie Henderson, Head of Emerging Products & Innovation for Africa at Visa, said, "We are delighted to launch this exciting new service first with Orange Botswana. This is a significant milestone in Visa's strategy to drive financial inclusion, bringing Visa capabilities to mobile money services in Africa." The Full Research Report on Visa Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-06/V]

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MasterCard Incorporated Research Report

On August 6, 2013, MasterCard Incorporated (MasterCard) and United Bank for Africa (UBA) launched a personalized debit card in Nigeria, dubbed the UBA "All About U" Card. MasterCard reported that this launch is in line with its vision to advance a cashless society in Nigeria where consumers can enjoy convenient and secure electronic payments. Omokehinde Ojomuyide, Vice President and Area Business Head for MasterCard in West Africa, commented, "Nigeria is steadily embracing a cashless society and MasterCard is fully committed to creating avenues through which consumers are reminded of the value and benefits of electronic payments such as safety and convenience. The UBA "All About U" card signals the arrival of payment options and platforms that incorporate the preferences of consumers across different segments and we are pleased to partner with UBA to make this a reality." The Full Research Report on MasterCard Incorporated - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-06/MA]

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American Express Company Research Report

On August 5, 2013, American Express Company (American Express) unveiled new travel solutions to engage with and meet the evolving needs of today's business traveler and travel manager. The solutions included a new platform that leverages social gaming mechanics to reward policy-adherent traveler behaviors; an integration with TripCase; a new capability that updates Corporate Card charges in near real-time so travelers can manage expenses on-the-go; and a new traveler-facing mobile interface for American Express's duty of care solution, AX CONNECT. Kim Goodman, President of American Express Global Business Travel, stated, "Global Business Travel's commitment in 2013 to double our investment in technology is creating exciting opportunities for our business to introduce innovative products that deliver a connected, engaging travel experience; enhance the premium level of service core to American Express; and continue to address the safety, security and compliance concerns of our corporate clients." The Full Research Report on American Express Company - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-06/AXP]

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Capital One Financial Corp. Research Report

On August 5, 2013, Capital One Financial Corp. (Capital One) announced a multi-year extension of its private label credit card program agreement with Neiman Marcus Inc. Bill Cilluffo, Executive Vice President of Card Partnerships at Capital One, said, "Capital One is committed to offering customers superior products and we value the importance of working with such an iconic brand and valued partner like Neiman Marcus." Cilluffo added, "We're looking forward to continuing our alliance with Neiman Marcus, and working together to provide high value products and services to our customers." The Full Research Report on Capital One Financial Corp. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-06/COF]

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Discover Financial Services Research Report

On August 1, 2013, Discover Financial Services (Discover) announced that its company, PULSE, and Paydiant, a provider of a cloud-based mobile wallet and offer redemption platform, are working together to provide an easy-to-use mobile commerce solution for PULSE participants. According to Discover, the Paydiant solution will enable PULSE financial institution and merchant partners to quickly deploy contactless payment and cash access functionality to better serve their mobile-minded customers. Judith McGuire, PULSE Executive Vice President of Product Management, said, "Paydiant's platform enables us to offer both our financial institution participants and merchant partners their own branded mobile wallet." McGuire continued, "Paydiant's unique approach is an important part of PULSE's overall mobile services strategy." The Full Research Report on Discover Financial Services - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.InvestorsReports.com/report/2013-08-06/DFS]

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