CHESTER, England, August 27, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --
Renewed agreement sees existing
16-year collaboration continue for a further five
seasons
Tottenham Hotspur and MBNA have today announced a continuation
of a long-standing 16-year collaboration, which will see MBNA
remain the Club's official UK Credit Card Partner until the end of
the 2018/19 season.
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MBNA's relationship with Tottenham Hotspur has been in place
since November 1998 and is one of the
UK credit card provider of the year's longest-standing and most
successful sports credit card programmes.
Fran Jones, Tottenham Hotspur's
Head of Partner Services, said: "We are delighted to be extending
our long-standing association with MBNA for a further five seasons.
This is testament to the great relationship that we have built over
the past 16 years."
To mark the extension of this partnership, Tottenham Hotspur and
MBNA have launched a new credit card offer where
eligible[1] fans can receive a
complimentary 2014/15 third shirt, released earlier this month, by
successfully applying for the new credit card and spending £200 in
the first 90 days of opening the
account[2].
From account opening, the new credit card deal offers zero
percent p.a. for up to 24 months on balance transfers (2.99 percent
handling fee, £3 min applies) and money transfers (4 percent
handling fee, £3 min applies). This offer only applies to transfers
made in the first 90 days plus zero percent for up to three months
on card purchases.
Representative example 18.9% p.a. variable on card purchases.
This is equivalent to 18.9% APR representative variable based on a
credit limit of £1200.
Plus, for every £1 spent on the card, Tottenham Hotspur Credit
Card customers will receive one reward
point[3]. The points can be
redeemed for exclusive Club rewards including merchandise and
visits to the world-class Training Centre to watch the first team
in action.
Michael Donald, Commercial and
Customer Experience executive for MBNA, said: "Over the years, we
have forged a fantastic relationship with Tottenham Hotspur and we
are delighted to be able to make this new offer available for
UK-based fans. We will continue to work together to develop
products that offer supporters great value and also contribute to
the future of the club."
The new Tottenham Hotspur Credit Card from MBNA is available for
eligible new customers to apply for now at
http://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/mbna.
MBNA was named Credit Card Provider of the Year in the Consumer
Moneyfacts Awards 2014 after a vote among UK consumers.
[1]Eligibility for this credit
card depends upon circumstances and the results of the eligibility
checker. The product, APR and promotional offer may vary from the
example.
[2] To be eligible for this
offer customers need to apply for the Tottenham Hotspur Credit Card
and spend, balance transfer or money transfer at least £200 on this
card within 90 days of their account being opened. This offer is
subject to availability on all new accounts whilst stocks last.
Available in adult large size only. Available to UK residents only,
responding to this offer, who become a new Tottenham Hotspur Credit
Card account holder and meet the above criteria. Available to main
cardholder only. In order to ensure this gift is delivered to
customers' satisfaction we will need to pass their name and address
on to the organisation that will dispatch this on our behalf. The
gift will be dispatched within 28 days of qualifying spend level.
The card issuer reserves the right to offer an alternative gift of
equivalent or greater value. Not for resale.
[3] The Rules of the Rewards
Programme will be sent with the card. Reward points are earned on
card purchase transactions only. MBNA will determine the specific
points redemption level, based on the value of each Reward at the
time customers redeem. All points expire three years after they
have been earned. Points are forfeited on account closure. The
Rewards, and redemption website service, are provided by a
specialist operator. Rewards can only be delivered to mainland UK
and NI addresses; delivery charges may apply. Points must be
redeemed through the redemption website service; if they are not,
customers may not be able to redeem against certain items, or at
all.
Promotional rates will no longer apply from the beginning of any
statement period during which customers have breached their terms
and conditions, for example if they haven't paid on time or have
gone over their credit limit. Customers cannot transfer balances
between MBNA accounts.
The Tottenham Hotspur Rewards Credit Card is issued by MBNA
Limited. Registered Office: Stansfield
House, Chester Business Park, Chester CH4 9QQ. Registered in England and Wales under company number 02783251.
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. MBNA
Limited is also authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority under
the Payment Services Regulations 2009, Register Number: 204487 for
the provision of payment services. Credit is available, subject to
status, only to UK residents aged 18 or over.
Calls, online and/or Smartphone sessions (e.g. completing an
application) may be monitored and/or recorded for quality
evaluation, training purposes and to ensure compliance with laws
and regulations.
Tottenham Hotspur Football and Athletic Co Ltd is acting as a
credit intermediary. Registered Office: Bill Nicholson Way, 748 High Road, Tottenham, N17 0AP. Registered in England and Wales (registered no. 57186). It only offers
credit cards provided by MBNA Limited.
Picture Caption: The Tottenham Hotspur Credit Card from
MBNA
About Tottenham Hotspur:
Founded in 1882, Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has a tradition
of playing an entertaining and attacking style of football. The
team has achieved five consecutive top six Premier League finishes
and has a multi-national squad of players. Tottenham Hotspur also
has:
- A global following in excess of 180 million, with strong
supporter bases across the UK, the USA, China,
Asia and Southern Africa, including more than 100
Official Supporters Clubs worldwide
- Commercial partnerships with globally-recognised brands
including AIA Group Limited (AIA) - one of the world's leading
providers of insurance services; US sportswear giants Under Armour,
and EA Sports
- A newly-built state-of-the-art training centre with advanced
plans for a new world class stadium development that will sit at
the heart of a major regeneration for North London
- An award winning Foundation that has created over 2 million
opportunities to help enhance the lives of people in its local
community through education, employment, health and social
inclusion programmes
About MBNA Limited:
MBNA Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America
Corporation (NYSE: BAC). For more information, visit the company's
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
this product should visit http://www.mbna.co.uk for full terms and
conditions.
For further information, contact:
Gary Jenkins, Corporate
Communications, MBNA, Tel: +44(0)1244-574136, Email:
gary.jenkins@mbna.com
Tony Stevens, PR Manager, Tottenham Hotspur, Tel:
+44(0)20-3544-8543, Email: tony.stevens@tottenhamhotspur.com