|
Contact: Jim Donahue,
MBNA
Dan Masonson, NFL
NFL & MBNA INTRODUCE “EXTRA POINTS” New Rewards Card Lets Fans Experience the Action On and Off the Field New York, August 25, 2004 - - How would you like to break bread with an NFL coach, break par with the star running back, or cheer on your favorite team … from some of the best seats in the stadium? With the new MBNA NFL “Extra Points” credit card – the most unique sports rewards credit card program available – fans can do all this, and more, by redeeming ‘Extra Points’ for NFL experiential rewards. The card is available with the team logo of any of the 32 NFL clubs, or the NFL shield. For each dollar spent on the card, fans will earn one ‘Reward’ point. Points are redeemable for a range of rewards, including VIP experiences – dinner or golf with coaches and players, sideline passes, behind-the-scenes tours, access to VIP training camps; tickets to individual games and even the Super Bowl; memorabilia and merchandise; and much, much more. “The MBNA NFL Extra Points program brings fans even closer to the action” said Shawn Dennis, NFL Vice President of Marketing. “The rewards include a variety of VIP treatment and experiences to appeal to every NFL fan. We are pleased to offer our fans the first-ever sports reward card.” “NFL fans are among the most passionate anywhere,” said Michael Rhodes, Group Executive, MBNA America Bank. “MBNA’s Extra Points program is our way of showing that what matters to NFL fans, matters to us.” Fans can learn more or sign up for their no annual fee MBNA NFL Extra Points card on www.NFLExtraPoints.com, at their favorite team's website, in NFL stadiums, or by calling 1-888-GRID-IRON. Extra Point cardholders can earn a variety of NFL and NFL team experiences. Extra Points rewards vary by team and on the number of points earned. Following is a sampling of some Extra Points rewards:
MBNA is the official credit card issuer of the NFL and all 32 NFL teams. About MBNA CorporationMBNA (NYSE: KRB), the largest independent credit card lender in the world and the recognized leader in affinity marketing, is an international financial services company providing lending, deposit, and credit insurance products and services to more than 50 million Customers. MBNA credit cards and related products are endorsed by more than 5,000 organizations worldwide. MBNA employs more than 29,000 people, each of whom is committed to satisfying the Customer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.mbna.com. # # # |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||