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    Keysmasher
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    Default Discover making something with Diner's Club?

    I recently received a replacement card from Discover (keep in mind that this account/card is nearly 24 years old), but it wasn't to replace it because it was expired. In comparing the cards, the only difference I found was the new one was bearing a Diner's Club International logo next to the standard Discover logo.

    Is Discover bringing back the Diner's Club brand to the US, or just merely something part of the merger?
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    I have wondered the same.

    When Discover bought Diners Club I thought it was to bring back the brand but we've seen none of that. Maybe now that the economy has recovered something new will be rolled out from Diners Club.
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    This is news to me I had thought Diners Club cards went out of business. How do they stick around when no one uses them?
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    It was a strategic acquisition for the processing network internationally. In some countries like China and Ecuador Diners Club is huge.

    When you think about it, it makes sense to not re-launch or grow Diners Club domestically because it would compete with Discover cards. It could work as "Diners Club by Discover" but direct competition with Discover would be pointless.
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    why not bring it back as a credit card that gives discounts at restaurants. that would be a smart play on the name and bound to be popular.
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