Choice Hotels and Bank of America introduce Choice Privileges Visa Platinum Credit Card.SILVER SPRING, Md. -- Choice Hotels International (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CHH CHH Cartilage Hair Hypoplasia CHH Crustacean Hyperglycemic Hormone CHH Carter Holt Harvey Limited (Australia & New Zealand) CHH Chuan Hup Holdings Limited (Singapore) CHH Certified Hardware Hosineer ) and Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. (NYSE:BAC BAC abbr. blood alcohol concentration ) today announced the Choice Privileges Visa(R) Platinum credit card, a no annual fee rewards card that allows cardholders to earn bonus points at almost 3,000 Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion A family of application development systems for Windows from SoftVelocity, Inc., Pompano Beach, FL (www.softvelocity.com). Clarion provides a comprehensive set of tools for development, including a screen builder, 4GL and application generator. and MainStay Suites Mainstay Suites is a brand of mid-priced extended stay hotels franchised by Choice Hotels International. Mainstay Suites hotels provide comfortable and affordable accommodations to extended stay travelers as well as provide many amenities to its guests. brand hotels throughout the U.S., as well as points for everyday spending at any location that accepts Visa credit cards. Choice Privileges Visa cardholders, who will automatically be enrolled if not already a member of Choice Hotels' Choice Privileges rewards program, can earn five points per dollar spent when they use their Choice Privileges Visa card to pay for stays at the company's mid-scale brand hotels. These points are in addition to the 10 points per dollar spent for eligible stays, for a total of 15 points per dollar at Choice Hotels' mid-scale brands. This enables members to earn enough points for a free night after staying just seven nights at most Choice Privileges locations. "Choice Privileges already represents 'the fastest way to free stays' for its millions of members," said Wayne Wielgus, senior vice president, marketing, for Choice Hotels. "The launch of the Choice Privileges Visa Platinum credit card from Bank of America greatly expands the opportunities for members to earn points." The Choice Privileges Visa credit card also allows Choice Privileges members to earn two points per dollar spent for everyday retail purchases at any location that accepts Visa credit cards. In addition to enjoying no annual fee for this rewards card, cardholders get a low, six-month introductory annual percentage rate and 6,000 points (typically, enough for a free night(a)) when they use their card for the first time anywhere. "Bank of America recognizes that consumers have many payment choices and want cards that offer additional value," said Scott Abramowitz, senior vice president, Consumer Card, Bank of America. "Partnering with Choice Hotels further demonstrates our commitment to provide our customers with unprecedented convenience and products." In addition to free nights, Choice Privileges points may be redeemed for airline miles/credits with participating airline programs or for gift certificates from more than 100 national and 400 regional retailers and restaurants. "In selecting Bank of America as our partner, we have aligned with one of the most established and respected financial institutions in the world," Wielgus added. "The strength of the Bank of America name is a tremendous asset as we define the value of the Choice Privileges Visa Platinum credit card among consumers." Applications for the card are available at Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion and MainStay Suites brand hotels throughout the U.S. and at more than 4,000 Bank of America banking centers. Information is also available at www.choicehotels.com, www.choiceprivileges.com or www.bankofamerica.com. Travelers may learn more about the advantages of membership in Choice Privileges by visiting www.choiceprivileges.com, by calling 888.770.6800 or by inquiring inquiring, v to draw information from a client—whether by verbal questioning or physical examination—to assess the person's state of health. at the front desk of any Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion or MainStay Suites brand hotel in the U.S. Bank of America Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk-management products and services. The company provides unmatched convenience in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , serving 33 million consumer relationships with 5,700 retail banking offices, more than 16,000 ATMs and award-winning online banking with more than ten million active users. Bank of America is rated the No. 1 Small Business Administration Lender in the United States by the SBA SBA abbr. Small Business Administration Noun 1. SBA - an independent agency of the United States government that protects the interests of small businesses and ensures that they receive a fair share of government . The company serves clients in 150 countries and has relationships with 96 percent of the U.S. Fortune 500 companies and 82 percent of the Global Fortune 500. Bank of America Corporation stock (ticker ticker An automated quotation system on which security transactions are reported after they occur on an exchange floor. Even though the newer systems are electronic and no longer actually tick, the name of the old mechanical device has stuck. : BAC) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) World's largest marketplace for securities. The exchange began as an informal meeting of 24 men in 1792 on what is now Wall Street in New York City. . Choice Hotels Choice Hotels International is one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, marketing more than 5,000 hotels open or under development in 44 countries and territories under the Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge Econo Lodge is an economy motel chain based in the United States. Econo Lodge is the second largest brand in the Choice Hotels system. It is one of the best known names of its category and provides affordable rooms to budget travelers. , and Rodeway Inn Rodeway Inn is an upper-priced economy chain of motels in the United States and Canada. Rodeway Inn is a brand of the Choice Hotels group. There are over 150 locations in North America. brand names. For more information on Choice, visit the company's web site at www.choicehotels.com. Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn and Choice Privileges are the proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International Inc. (C) 2004 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved. (a) The free night is based on a 6,000 point Choice Privileges award night hotel. A free night may require more than 6,000 points at certain hotels. For program details and rules, visit www.choiceprivileges.com. |
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