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Debit Rewards (12/18/00)
FULL STORY:
Another bank has joined Chase Manhattan in offering debit cards that generate
reward points. Ohio-based Charter One Financial has launched a the MegaRewards
program to enable all Charter One MasterMoney debit cardholders to earn points
toward free merchandise and travel benefits for every non-PIN purchase they
make. Under the program, cardholders will earn one point for every dollar they
spend on a MasterCard transaction. Points can be redeemed for merchandise and
travel on any airline. Customers begin to earn rewards with as few as 1,500
points. Charter One charges a $15 annual fee for its MasterCard debit card
which is waived for the first year. However, points earned during the year can
be applied toward the annual fee. Chase Manhattan also offers two MasterMoney
debit cards with rewards. The Chase/Continental Airlines Banking Card offers
one frequent flyer mile for every two dollars spent on debit purchases while
the Chase Banking Card with Leisure Rewards offers one point for every one
dollar spent on debit purchases. For more information visit
www.charterone.com or
www.chase.com.
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