CHESTER, England, October 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
1989 retro-style
Alan Smith signed shirt offer with
new Arsenal Credit Card from MBNA
Arsenal Football Club and MBNA have launched a new credit card
offer for customers and fans, now with a new and extended balance
transfer window.
Arsenal fans across the UK are able to apply for the new Arsenal
Credit Card, which now offers 16 months at zero per cent on balance
transfers* and three months at zero per cent on purchases*.
As an extra incentive, fans successfully applying for the new
Arsenal Credit Card and spending £200 on their card within 90 days
of their account opening will receive a free 1989 retro-style shirt
signed by club legend Alan
Smith.
The Arsenal Credit Card is available at
http://www.arsenal.com/arsenalcreditcard.
Michael Donald, MBNA's Business
Development and Marketing executive, said: "We're delighted
to be able to make this new deal available to Arsenal fans across
the UK.
"Over the years, we have forged a strong relationship with
Arsenal Football Club, and we are continuing to work together to
develop a product that offers supporters a great deal, whilst
contributing to the future of the club."
The Arsenal Credit Card also offers fans fantastic rewards. For
every £1 spent on the card customers get one reward point and the
points can be redeemed for exclusive club-based rewards such as
stadium tours, merchandise and visits to Arsenal's training ground.
In addition to the rewards programme, a percentage of all Arsenal
Credit Card transactions go towards the Arsenal Youth Academy
Vinai Venkatesham, Arsenal's head of Global Partnerships, added:
"Since we started working together, MBNA has consistently developed
products which appeal directly to our fan base. The new
Arsenal Credit Card is another excellent example of this, offering
our fans a range of opportunities to get closer to the club through
the exclusive rewards programme."
The affinity partnership MBNA has established with Arsenal in
the UK is one of MBNA's most successful sports credit card
programmes.
* Terms apply. Full details of these offers are available on the
website and within customer's terms and conditions. The Arsenal
Credit Card offers zero percent on balance transfers for 16 months
(three per cent handling fee applies) as long as it is made in the
first 90 days of the account opening. It also includes zero per
cent on card purchases for three months from the date an account is
opened.
Representative example 16.9% p.a.
variable on card purchases. This is equivalent to 16.9% APR
representative variable based on a credit limit of £1200.
Pictured: The Arsenal Credit Card
(Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121024/570799 )
About MBNA Europe Bank
MBNA Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America
Corporation (NYSE: BAC) and is the recognised leader in affinity
marketing.
For more information, visit the company's website at
http://www.mbna.co.uk.
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