Banco Popular Launches MasterCard Platinum XTRA with More Rewards Points on All Purchases
November 22 2010 - 1:42PM
Business Wire
Banco Popular North America (Nasdaq: BPOP) is expanding its
credit card offerings with the launch of MasterCard Platinum XTRA,
which awards customers 1.5 Popular Reward Points for every dollar
spent on all purchases. The Platinum XTRA allows clients to earn
awards more quickly and features several enhanced benefits.
“Banco Popular MasterCard Platinum XTRA is geared toward
customers who use credit responsibly, frequently and enjoy rewards
programs,” said Manuel Chinea, Senior Vice President, U.S. Retail
Banking Operations of Banco Popular. “Research shows that
consumers appreciate credit card rewards programs. Unlike other
cards, there are no restrictions on the types of purchases that
earn rewards.”
Rewards are accessed and redeemed at http://popularrewards.com.
The new card complements Banco Popular’s two existing cards,
Platinum and Secured. Benefits of MasterCard Platinum XTRA include
the following:
- 1.5 Reward points will accumulate on
all purchases in all categories, including everyday shopping, such
as groceries, gas, clothes or for paying bills.
- Rewards can be redeemed for a wide
variety of items like travel packages, gift cards, certificates and
statement credits.
- MasterCard Platinum XTRA offers 0% APR
for nine months on balance transfers completed within three months
of account opening (a balance transfer fee of 3% applies).
- There is no annual fee for the first
year, $24 annually thereafter. No extra charge for additional
cards.
The Banco Popular Platinum XTRA includes MasterCard programs
such as Extended Warranty Insurance, Purchase Insurance,
MasterAssist® Travel Assistance Services, Master RoadAssist®.
Interest rate on the card is based on customers’ credit
standing. Banco Popular is supporting the new card with a
comprehensive marketing program in branches and on the web.
Customers interested in the new card can apply at a Banco Popular
branch or can call 888-317-9062. For more information visit:
https://www.mypopularbanking.com/us/credit-cards
About Banco Popular
As a premier community bank, Banco Popular North America (BPNA)
provides a broad range of financial services and products to a
diverse group of consumer and business customers across the United
States.
First established in the United States in 1961, Banco Popular
North America today operates 97 branches across five states: New
York, New Jersey, Illinois, California, and Florida. Banco Popular
was recently rebranded in Chicago as POPULAR COMMUNITY BANK. This
initiative seeks to expand the customer base in the region.
Banco Popular North America is part of Popular, Inc., a
Nasdaq-listed [BPOP], full-service financial services provider with
operations in Puerto Rico, the United States, the Caribbean and
Latin America. Founded in 1893, Popular is the leading banking
institution by both assets and deposits in Puerto Rico and ranks
33th by assets among U.S. banks.
For more information about Banco Popular North
America, visit the company's website at
www.mypopularbanking.com.
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