RFU Launches Official England Rugby Visa Card

The Rugby Football Union (RFU), MBNA Europe Bank Limited (MBNA) and leading global licensing agency Copyright Promotions Licensing Group (CPLG) today announced the launch of the official England Rugby Visa Card.

Two credit cards are available: the Platinum Plus Visa Card and a standard Visa Card, both bearing the England Rugby rose. The card offers holders a host of benefits. There is no annual fee, and a low balance transfer rate of 2.9% APR, fixed for five months from the date accounts are opened. Cardholders will also receive 5% discount on all items bought at The Rugby Store, Twickenham and are eligible for exclusive prize draws for tickets to Twickenham matches and signed merchandise. The rate for retail purchases is a low 15.9% APR (variable) with up to 59 days interest free.

Commenting on the card’s launch, Paul Vaughan, Commercial Director for the RFU, said:

‘We’re delighted to have teamed up with MBNA to offer England supporters their very own credit card. This exciting initiative not only provides England fans with very favourable card holding benefits but also offers a unique way of expressing their support for the England team every time they use their card. And with royalties generated automatically being invested in rugby’s youth development, card holders will also be supporting the future of English rugby.’

Philip Manning, Business Development Director for MBNA Europe Bank Limited, said:

‘This represents a significant alliance between England Rugby, one of the world’s leading rugby nations, and MBNA, the world’s largest provider of affinity card programmes. We look forward to providing supporters with an excellent product, superior customer service and a unique host of benefits and promotions.’

Further Enquiries:
Italo Cerullo, CPLG
020 8563 6400
e-mail: icerullo@cplg.com

Patricia Mowbray,RFU
020 8831 6685
e-mail:patriciamowbray@rfu.com