American Express has announced an agreement with Bank of America "to offer American Express Gift Cards at participating Bank of America retail banking centers, significantly increasing customer reach for American Express Gift Cards."

Mylene Mangalindan reports for the Wall St. Journal on marketing promotions being offered this holiday season to online shoppers by PayPal, Bill Me Later and Google Checkout. "For consumers, the offers represent an increasingly significant variable to consider when trying to play the holiday promotions. Most of the latest promotions involve free shipping, discounts or credits."

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