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    What was the first credit card used in U.S. making its debut in 1958?

    Question #121839. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Jun 10 11 9:20 PM)


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    		"The Diners Club Card was created by Frank X. McNamara in 1949."

    He left home without it: In 1949 Frank X. McNamara took friends to dinner in New York City but forgot to bring his cash. He vowed never again to be so embarrassed and so created the Diners Club Card, the first credit card.

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    Jun 11 11, 12:22 AM

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