The Co-operative Bank Launches Credit Card Plus Pick and Mix Benefits Package Worth up to GBP500

MANCHESTER, England - 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 GBP8.50 and could save customers a massive GBP500* 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 GBP179.98.

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 GBP129.50.

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 +44-(0)800-247-365

Notes to Editors:

The Co-operative Group offer many different services including home insurance (www.co-operativeinsurance.co.uk/Home), car insurance (www.co-operativeinsurance.co.uk/Car) and many more.

The Co-operative Financial Services is part of The Co-operative Group, which is the world’s largest consumer co-operative with over 3 million members. CFS currently has 5.5m customers and employs over 8,000 staff. It has 116 retail and corporate branches/centres and over 1,000 face to face financial advisers. It has GBP38bn of assets under management across its retail and corporate business areas.

Source: The Co-operative Bank

Contact Details: Duncan Bowker, The Co-operative Insurance, Miller Street, Manchester, M60 0AL, +44-(0)161-903-3819, duncan.bowker at cfs.coop