The Birth of Credit Cards: How the U.S. Changed Money Forever

Imagine a world where every transaction required cash. No swiping, no tapping, no online payments. That was reality—until the U.S. revolutionized spending with the invention of the credit card. From its humble beginnings in the 1950s to shaping the modern financial system, this is the story of how America transformed the way we buy, borrow, and build credit. Stay tuned to learn how the tiny plastic card changed the world!