Aspire Visa Tells Cardholders ''Put Personal Safety First''.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 14, 1999-- CompuCredit Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : CCRT CCRT Core Conflictual Relationship Theme CCRT Conseil Canadien de la Réadaptation et du Travail (Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work) CCRT Cape Cod Rail Trail (Massachusetts, USA) ), the Atlanta-based marketer of the Aspire(R) Visa(R) credit card, advised its cardholders who find themselves in the path of Hurricane Floyd This article is about the 1999 hurricane. For other storms of the same name, see Tropical Storm Floyd (disambiguation). Hurricane Floyd was the sixth named storm, fourth hurricane, and third major hurricane in the 1999 Atlantic hurricane season. to put their personal safety first. "We recognize that the impending im·pend intr.v. im·pend·ed, im·pend·ing, im·pends 1. To be about to occur: Her retirement is impending. 2. danger from a storm the size of Floyd creates a high level of personal anxiety for individuals and families in the hurricane's track," said Rick Gilbert, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. . "Our customers should put their personal safety and the safety of their families first: the personal welfare of our customers is paramount. We have, therefore, established a special storm hotline (877-598-7799) to address any special concerns that Aspire Visa cardholders may have related to their credit card account," Gilbert stated. He said activities related to storm damage, including flooding, property destruction and the temporary suspension of local services could impact customers in many different ways. "We'll work hard with our cardholders to resolve any issues on their credit card account on an individual basis. Customers can also call our customer service center for storm-related needs." Aspire Visa, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Gilbert, has approximately 53,000 customers who could be impacted in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina South Carolina, state of the SE United States. It is bordered by North Carolina (N), the Atlantic Ocean (SE), and Georgia (SW). Facts and Figures Area, 31,055 sq mi (80,432 sq km). Pop. (2000) 4,012,012, a 15. , the three states currently predicted to be in the storm's path. Depending on Floyd's actual path, a number of other states along the East Coast could receive damage. Gilbert said the storm hotline would apply to cardholders in those states as well. CompuCredit Corporation is a credit card company that uses technology based analytical techniques it has developed to identify credit-worthy consumers who it believes are not currently being served by more traditional consumer credit providers. CompuCredit markets Aspire Visa credit cards to these consumers on an unsecured basis. CompuCredit also markets life insurance, card registration, telecommunication products, membership in buying clubs, travel services and debt waiver programs to its cardholders. Aspire Visa cards are issued by Columbus Bank and Trust under an agreement with CompuCredit. CompuCredit completed its initial public offering in April 1999. CompuCredit was included in the Russell 2000(R) Index in July of this year. |
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