Tech Bytes: Security 1st Visa Offers Bonus for Virtual Buys

Security First Network Bank has hooked up with a prominent Internet retailer in an incentive program to boost on-line transactions.

Security First, the pioneering Internet bank, is offering double bonus miles to its Visa credit card customers for purchases from Virtual Vineyards, which sells gourmet foods and wines.

The bank's SecureMiles program normally awards cardholders one airline mile for each dollar spent. Its vouchers can be redeemed with any airline, and there are no blackout periods.

"We want to establish SFNB as a value center for the Internet community," said Security First president Eric Hartz. "Working with a recognized Web-based quality leader like Virtual Vineyards is good for us and better for our customers."

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