Now, United is embracing a new trend to offer to customers: a rewards debit card, following the lead of Southwest Airlines, which announced a similar move last month.

The deal under discussion would lower credit-card interchange fees for merchants, but could make it harder for consumers to ...

Travel rewards cards let users earn points or miles for purchases, often at higher rates for travel and dining. Rewards can ...

The card will be available to the airline's MileagePlus loyalty members and frequent flyers, offering them a convenient way to earn points on their everyday spending without the stipulations that ...