CHESTER, England, January 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Chelsea Football Club has announced a new and improved Chelsea
FC credit card in association with MBNA.
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130116/588847 )
The Chelsea FC credit card, available to UK-based fans, has been
launched as part of a renewed five-year credit card partnership
with MBNA and offers eligible new customers 16 months at zero per
cent interest on balance transfers and three months at zero per
cent on purchases*.
As an extra incentive for Chelsea supporters, the card also
offers a free replica home shirt for fans who successfully apply
for the new credit card and make a £200 financial transaction on
their card within 90 days of their account being opened.
Ron Gourlay, Chelsea FC's chief
executive, said: "Over the years, we have forged a close,
successful relationship with MBNA and, together, we have developed
a competitive credit card programme for our supporters in the
UK.
"We look forward to another five years with MBNA and to
continuing to provide quality products for our supporters. This is
a unique opportunity for UK-based fans and helps to support the
development of Chelsea FC's future stars."
Michael Donald, MBNA's Business
Development and Commercial executive, added: "We are delighted to
renew our partnership with Chelsea FC - a strong, successful brand
known the world over. This announcement - and the launch of this
new offer for fans - is a powerful indication of the strength of
our affinity business model, our leadership in the football credit
card market in the UK and the trust Chelsea FC and other
organisations have with MBNA."
The card also offers fans club-based rewards, where for every
pound spent, supporters receive one point which can be redeemed for
official Chelsea merchandise.
In place since 2002, the Chelsea credit card partnership is one
of MBNA's most successful, with thousands of fans in the UK already
holding a credit card bearing the club colours and badge.
* Terms apply. Full details of these offers are available on the
website and within customer's terms and conditions. The Chelsea FC
credit card now offers new customers successfully applying for the
card zero per cent on balance transfers for 16 months (three per
cent handling fee applies) - up from 12 months previously - 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.
Picture Caption: Chelsea FC stars launch improved Chelsea
FC credit card offer for new customers
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website at http://www.mbna.co.uk.
Editor and supplementary notes:
The information contained in this press release is intended
solely for journalists and should not be used by consumers to make
financial decisions. Any consumer interested in learning more about
any of this product should visit http://www.mbna.co.uk for full
terms and conditions.