Payments history (1950): Which charge card was the first to gain nationwide acceptance in the United States? Context: Launched in 1950 for restaurants and travel; users paid the full balance monthly. Choose the correct card.

ReasoningThe Diners Club card debuted in 1950 and is generally recognized as the first widely accepted U.S. general-purpose charge card. AmEx followed in 1958; bank cards (revolving credit) came later.

Final AnswerDiners Club card.