Introductory offer gives all cardholders 5% back
at Amazon.ca, grocery stores and restaurants for six months after
account is opened, on the first $3,000 in eligible purchases
SEATTLE, June 18, 2019 /CNW/ - Amazon Canada, TD and
Mastercard today announced the launch of the Amazon.ca Rewards
Mastercard. MBNA, a division of Toronto-Dominion Bank, is issuing
this card on Mastercard's global payments network. Starting today,
eligible Prime members can earn 2.5% back at Amazon.ca and Whole
Foods Market in Canada when using
the Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard and 1% back on all other eligible
purchases. Prime members who use their card in the US or globally
earn 2.5% back on purchases in a foreign currency. Cardholders who
are not Prime members will earn 1.5% back on purchases at Amazon.ca
and Whole Foods Market in Canada
and 1% back on all other purchases.
"We are really excited to launch a new credit card that rewards
our customers on all their purchases at Amazon.ca, Whole Foods
Market stores in Canada, and
everywhere else," said Mike Strauch,
Country Manager for Amazon Canada. "As our Amazon Canada customers
would expect from us, the Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard offers great
everyday rewards and value to shoppers. The card offers all
cardholders an introductory offer as well, of 5% back at Amazon.ca,
Whole Foods Market stores in Canada, restaurants and grocery stores for up
to six months or $3,000 in eligible
purchases."
"We're thrilled to be the first Canadian-headquartered bank to
issue an Amazon credit card," said Katy
Boshart, SVP Credit Cards, TD Bank Group." The Amazon.ca
Rewards Mastercard offers valuable and easy-to-redeem rewards for
Amazon customers, with extra benefits for Prime members. The simple
online application features 'apply and buy' technology, so approved
customers can make immediate purchases on Amazon.ca without waiting
for their card to arrive in the mail."
"Whether online, in-store or abroad, consumers today want a
convenient, seamless and safe checkout to enhance and complete
their shopping experience," said Sohil
Tiwari, SVP, Market Development, Canada, Mastercard. "We're excited to be the
chosen network for the Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard, providing
consumers with the fast, simple and secure payment experience that
they've come to expect with Mastercard and Amazon."
Key benefits of the new Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard
include:
- 2.5% back on eligible purchases at Amazon.ca, Whole Foods
Market in Canada and on foreign
currency purchases, with an eligible Prime membership
- Otherwise 1.5% back at Amazon.ca and Whole Foods Market in
Canada
- 1% back on all other purchases
- No annual credit card fee
- No annual points caps and no expiration date for points
- Every 2,000 points earned are automatically redeemed as a
$20 Amazon.ca Gift Card that can be
applied on millions of items when shopping at Amazon.ca
- Protection benefits include 90-day purchase assurance coverage,
extended warranty and trip interruption coverage
- Mastercard contactless-enabled for a frictionless checkout –
simply tap your card at participating merchants in millions of
locations across the globe to process payments securely
Customers who apply online and are approved can use their
Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard right away on Amazon.ca. It also
offers easy electronic billing, and cardholders can manage their
credit card anytime, online or on the phone.
To learn more and apply for the Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard,
visit http://www.amazon.ca/mastercard.
Get the 2.5% back Prime benefit on your Amazon.ca Rewards
Mastercard
Amazon.ca Rewards Mastercard members
who want to receive 2.5% back on their Amazon.ca, Whole Foods
Market in Canada and foreign
currency purchases can sign-up for an eligible Prime membership at
amazon.ca/prime.
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About Whole Foods Market
For 40 years, Whole Foods
Market has been leading the charge on dozens of milestones that
have inspired broader industry change in natural and organic foods.
As the first and only certified organic grocer in the United States, Whole Foods Market has more
than 500 stores in the United
States, Canada and
United Kingdom. To learn more
about Whole Foods Market, please
visit https://media.wholefoodsmarket.com/.
About TD Bank Group
The Toronto-Dominion Bank and its
subsidiaries are collectively known as TD Bank Group ("TD" or the
"Bank"). TD is the sixth largest bank in North America by branches and serves 26
million customers in three key businesses operating in a number of
locations in financial centres around the globe: Canadian Retail,
including TD Canada Trust, TD Auto Finance Canada, TD Wealth
(Canada), TD Direct Investing, and
TD Insurance; U.S. Retail, including TD Bank, America's Most
Convenient Bank®, TD Auto Finance U.S., TD Wealth (U.S.), and an
investment in TD Ameritrade; and Wholesale Banking, including
TD Securities. TD also ranks among the world's leading online
financial services firms, with 13 million active online and mobile
customers. TD had CDN$1.4 trillion in assets on April 30, 2019. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades
under the symbol "TD" on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges.
About Mastercard
Mastercard (NYSE:
MA), www.mastercard.com, is a technology company in the global
payments industry. Our global payments processing network
connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments
and businesses in more than 210 countries and
territories. Mastercard products and solutions make everyday
commerce activities – such as shopping, traveling, running a
business and managing finances – easier, more secure and more
efficient for everyone. Follow us on
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SOURCE Amazon Canada