Timeline

  • The first bank was established in the United States

  • The first mint in the United States opened in Philadelphia/

  • Bank Of America issuses the first credit card

  • The First successful ATM installed in the USA

  • Money can now be transferred electronically across computer terminals

  • Debit cards are introdiced

  • Ability to electronically pay your bills on line

  • Contactless ayment cards and "fobs" are develped

  • Able to carry your credit cards electronically on your cell phone

  • You can scan your fingertrint at the checkout standto pat for items

  • The card act passed which provided consumers with a choice regarding overdraft protection