Attention Business/News/Retail Editors
TORONTO
and
BURNABY, BC
,
/CNW/ - Best Buy Canada,
Canada's
fastest-growing specialty retailer and e-tailer of consumer electronics, and Chase Card Services Canada, a division of
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
(NYSE: JPM), announce the official launch of a new and unique credit card rewards program. The Best Buy Reward Zone(TM) Visa(R) card from
Chase
awards customers with points when purchases are made at any Canadian Best Buy store, on
www.bestbuy.ca
and at over 29 million locations where Visa(R) is accepted.
"At
Best Buy
, we recognize the importance of rewarding our customers," said
Charles Tobin
, senior vice president, Best Buy Canada. "With the Reward Zone(TM) Visa(R), customers will earn points faster and get the rewards they want sooner than almost any other program in
Canada
."
"We are excited to give our Canadian customers more opportunities to earn rewards that fit their needs and lifestyles," said
Andrew Pilkington
, president, Chase Card Services Canada. "As Chase Card Services is expanding its credit card program in
Canada
, we are looking forward to providing Canadians with more choice in credit cards and valuable rewards."
With no annual fee, the Reward Zone(TM) Visa(R) provides customers with the benefits of a Visa(R) credit card, in addition to one reward point for nearly every
spent on purchases where Visa(R) is accepted and two points for nearly every
spent on purchases at any Canadian Best Buy store or
www.bestbuy.ca
.
Customers are able to redeem points for reward certificates (available in
,
, and
denominations) that can be applied toward future in-store purchases. In addition to earning points, program members will also receive exclusive in-store offers, promotions, pre-sale and entertainment bonuses.
For information about the Best Buy Reward Zone(TM) Visa(R) card from
Chase
or to enroll, visit your nearest
Best Buy
store or log on to
www.rewardzonevisa.ca
.
About
Best Buy
Best Buy
stores in
Canada
are a division of
Burnaby, BC
-based
Best Buy Canada Ltd.
, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Best Buy Co., Inc.
(NYSE:BBY).
Best Buy
is
Canada's
fastest-growing specialty retailer and e-tailer (
www.bestbuy.ca
) of consumer electronics, personal computers and entertainment software and also operates the Geek Squad (
www.geeksquad.ca
). There are currently 52 stores in
British Columbia
,
Alberta
,
Saskatchewan
,
Manitoba
,
Ontario
,
Quebec
and
Nova Scotia
.
Best Buy
offers consumers a unique shopping experience with the latest technology and entertainment products, at the right price, with a no-pressure (non-commissioned) sales environment. The Company is committed to kids and communities, supporting non-profit organizations that help youth develop their skill set, discover their talents and sustain a lasting interest in education.
For more information about
Best Buy
, including store locations, visit
www.bestbuy.ca
About
Chase Canada
Since 1965,
JPMorgan Chase
has provided Corporate and Investment Banking products and services to the Canadian market under the JPMorgan brand. In 2005, the company expanded and became the credit card issuer of the Sears MasterCard and Sears Card in
Canada
. Now, the company also offers the Marriott Rewards Platinum Visa Card, the Chase Gold MasterCard and the Canadian Cancer Society MasterCard under the Chase brand.
JPMorgan Chase
employs more than 1,600 Canadians in its offices in
Surrey, B.C.
,
Toronto
and
Ottawa, Ontario
.
or to book an interview, please contact:
Scott Morris
(for
Best Buy
), (778) 997-3750,
scmorris@bestbuycanada.ca
;
Gail Hurdis
(for
Chase
), 1-800-955-8010, press 1, then ext. 22553,
gail.hurdis@chase.com
