The Co-operative Bank Launches Credit Card Plus Pick and Mix Benefits Package Worth up to £500

London, UK (PRWEB) June 2, 2009

The Co-operative Bank is launching a new family travel and lifestyle benefit package which can be added to any Co-operative Bank Credit Card product offering customers an opportunity to choose benefits to suit their personal needs.

The new benefits are available for a monthly subscription of £8.50 and could save customers a massive £500* and will be available from Thursday 23 April.
Core Benefit
Worldwide travel insurance A
Mobile phone insurance B
Worldwide insurance for a digital camera, camcorder and three iPods C
20% off home insurance provided by The Co-operative Insurance D
40% off a family holiday E
20% off a family ticket to the London Aquarium F

In addition, they allow customers to add one of the following three optional bundles to their package:

• Option 1: Gadget

     Insurance cover for MP3, cameras, laptops, camcorders, SatNav and portable DVD players and games consoles etc. worth up to £179.98.

• Option 2: Safeguard

     Cover against ID theft and resolution package, including key recovery service and handbag & contents insurance.

• Option 3: Traveller

     Four free airport lounge passes per year, Airport Angel annual membership and a passport and luggage recovery service worth up to £129.50.

David Fawell, Head of Unsecured Lending at The Co-operative Bank, comments: "There is no reason why packaged accounts should be one-size-fits-all for customers. Our new offering allows consumers to tailor benefits to their lifestyle.

"Having the flexibility to choose an additional bolt-on benefits package relevant to their lifestyle will ensure customers can make the most of this innovative pick 'n' mix approach."

The Co-operative Bank remains the only high street bank with a clear Ethical Policy that gives customers a say in how their money is used. It remains committed to its UK based call centres and offers 24 hour banking via online and telephone banking.

Anyone interested in opening a Credit Card Plus account should visit a Co-operative Bank branch or call 0800 247 365

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Notes to editors:

The Co-operative Financial Services is part of The Co-operative Group, the UK's largest consumer co-operative. The Co-operative Financial Services is the group of businesses that includes The Co-operative Insurance provide home insurance, car insurance, life insurance and building insurance. And the Co-operative Bank including smile.

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