ORLANDO, Fla. - (03/30/06) Fairwinds CU has introduced aRelationship Rewards loyalty program. Fairwinds members will earnRelationship Rewards points based on their complete relationshipwith the credit union and can redeem them for lower loan rates,premium rates on CDs and lower fees on services. The credit unionsaid the program is different from others because it rewardsmembers for their entire relationship, not just a credit card orchecking account. For every dollar earned or paid in interestmembers will earn one reward point. For every year of membershipthey will receive 100 rewards points.
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