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AKC, Bank One Unleash Rewards Card Cardmembers Earn a Full One Percent Back on All Purchases WILMINGTON, Del., May 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Every dog has its day and today can be every dog's day. Now, the American Kennel Club and Bank One are introducing the no annual fee AKC Rewards Visa* card, which offers animal lovers and their canine companions the opportunity to gulp down extra treats with a new rewards card. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030116/NYTH053LOGO ) Cardmembers earn one point for every dollar spent in card purchases from the first dollar spent. Every time 2,500 points are earned, cardmembers can redeem them for a $25 check, gift card or gift certificate that can be used at a pet retail store and select merchants including gas stations, restaurants and other leading retailers. "Dog lovers across the country will see the benefits of having, and using, the AKC Rewards Visa card," said Noreen Baxter, The American Kennel Club's vice president to Communications. "Cardmembers can use the card, earn points for their pets, and feel good about supporting the many American Kennel Club programs dedicated to health and well-being of their dogs." The AKC Rewards Visa card is a perfect addition for any dog lover. According to industry research, over 40 million households have at least one dog and there are nearly 68 million dogs owned in the United States alone. Additionally, research shows that there is a $30 billion pet-sales market. "The combination of the support for AKC's programs and the rewards earning capabilities for consumers is what differentiates the AKC Rewards Visa card," said Tom Kerwin, executive vice president of Bank One's card services division. "It's the ultimate rewards card because it gives a full one percent back to cardmembers, while also supporting one of the world's leading organizations." Existing AKC cardmembers will have the opportunity to enhance their card by opting to participate in the AKC Rewards Visa card program. New cardmembers will automatically receive the AKC Rewards Visa card. Since 1995, the AKC and Bank One have offered a credit card in which a contribution is made to the AKC after each card purchase. With the new AKC Rewards Visa card, a contribution will continue to be made to the AKC after each card purchase to promote and support responsible dog ownership, canine health research, recovery of lost pets, public education and more. Cardmembers can also choose from 35 popular dog breeds to adorn their plastic and may also choose to have their dog's name embossed on the card. Other cardmember benefits include no annual fee, a 24-hour customer service helpline and Platinum card benefits including emergency cash and card replacement and zero liability on unauthorized purchases. To apply for, obtain additional information about the AKC Rewards Visa card or view other merchant redemption opportunities, consumers may call 866.422.6566 or visit http://www.akc.org/ . To update an existing AKC Visa card to the AKC Rewards Visa card, contact Bank One at 888.305.4016. The American Kennel Club (AKC), founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of purebred dogs. The AKC maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States, and along with its 4,500 licensed and member clubs, educates the general public about responsible dog ownership. More than 15,000 competitions for purebred dogs are held under AKC rules each year including conformation, agility, obedience, tracking, herding, lure coursing, hunt tests, and field and earthdog trials. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit http://www.akc.org/ . Bank One Corporation is the nation's sixth-largest bank holding company, with assets of more than $320 billion. Bank One currently has more than 51 million credit cards issued, making it the largest Visa card issuer in the world. Bank One offers a full range of financial services to large corporate and middle market commercial customers and retail consumers. This press release and additional information can be found on the Web at http://www.bankone.com/ . * Visa is a registered trademark of Visa U.S.A. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030116/NYTH053LOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Bank One CONTACT: Jessica Iben of Bank One, +1-302-282-6150, or ; or Lainie Cantrell of AKC, +1-212-696-8228, or Web site: http://www.akc.org/ http://www.bankone.com/

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