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Customers Earn More Cash Rewards
With Wells Fargo’s Cash Wise Visa® Card
Cash Wise is the company’s fourth new credit card launched in the past two years
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) today announced Wells Fargo Cash Wise, a new Visa credit card that offers unlimited 1.5 percent cash rewards on net purchases and includes other features.
“Customers who want the simplicity of ‘cash is king’ will love what Cash Wise gives them – a straightforward way to earn cash rewards for their everyday purchases without tracking bonus categories or earnings caps,” said Beverly Anderson, head of Consumer Financial Services for Wells Fargo. “Any time we can bring an exciting new offer to market or enhance existing offers and experiences to meet more of our customers’ needs, we are proud and pleased to do that.”
Cardholders can redeem their cash rewards at any Wells Fargo ATM with their Wells Fargo Debit or ATM card, direct deposit into their qualifying Wells Fargo checking or savings account or apply toward the principal balance of a qualifying Wells Fargo line or loan. They can also receive their cash rewards as a statement credit or as a check.
“The launch of new Wells Fargo Cash Wise Visa Card represents a significant expansion of the Wells Fargo Visa product suite,” said Oliver Jenkyn, group executive North America, Visa Inc. “It brings cardholders incredible flexibility in how they can earn rewards, redeem them and manage their rewards through a digital solution.”
Wells Fargo also introduced Cash Track, a new feature available exclusively to Cash Wise cardholders through Online Banking. Cash Track allows customers to:
The card was introduced for the nearly 60 percent of consumers1 who charge almost everything they buy in order to earn rewards and the 36 percent1 who say cash rewards are their favorite.
Over the past several years, Wells Fargo has worked to evolve its credit card business with its customers as their needs change over time. As a result, the company has:
“Consumers continue to lead ‘on the go’ lives and expect more from their credit cards and the rewards they earn for everyday purchases,” Anderson added. “Wells Fargo will continue to support them in making responsible credit decisions, choosing the credit cards that fit their lives and helping them get more out of the rewards they earn.”
About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.8 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852 and headquartered in San Francisco, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through 8,800 locations, 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 36 countries to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 269,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 27 on Fortune’s 2016 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. Wells Fargo perspectives are also available at Wells Fargo Blogs y Wells Fargo Stories.
Michael Hewitt, President and CEO of bankHometown announced the promotion of JoLisa Chouinard and Cassandra Day. Chouinard joined the bank in 2014 as a Customer Service Representative. She has been promoted to Assistant Branch Manager. Chouinard attended Fitchburg State University & Atlantic Union College, taking Accounting & Business related courses. She is responsible for overseeing the branch in the Manager’s absence. Chouinard can be found at her daughters’ soccer games, basketball games and Girl Scout events. She regularly attends Bank at Work and networking events. Chouinard resides in Clinton, MA. Day joined the bank in 2014 as a Senior Accountant. She has been promoted to Accounting Manager. Day received a Bachelors Degree in Accounting from Suffolk University. She prepares all board reports, account reconciliations and call reports. Day was recently elected to the Oxford School Committee.
Michael Hewitt, President and CEO of bankHometown announced the bank has hired Erik J. Lamothe, John Mattison and Travis D. Perry. Lamothe joined the bank as ALM Manager. He is in responsible for Accounting, Budgeting and Modeling and Forecasting of Interest Rate Risk. Lamothe has almost 20 years-experience in bank Accounting, Financial Analysis & Management. He received a BS in Management and Accounting from Westfield State University and an MS in Banking & Financial Services from Boston University.
Lamothe is involved with the Westfield YMCA, the Institute of Management Accountants, Western MA Boston University Alumni Scholarship Committee and the Westfield Habitat for Humanity. He resides in Westfield, MA. Mattison joined the bank as Vice President, Senior Commercial Credit Officer. Mattison was most recently a Vice President, Senior Commercial Credit officer for Sage Bank in Lowell, MA. He has a BS in Business Administration from Nichols College, a Master of Business Administration from Assumption College and has completed the ABA Stonier Wharton Graduate School of Banking. Mattison resides in West Boylston, MA with his wife and 2 daughters.
Perry has joined the bank as a Vice President, Commercial Lending. Perry has almost 15 years of lending experience, most recently as the Vice President of Commercial Lending for Millbury Federal Credit Union. He has a BA in Administration of Justice from Salve Regina University. Perry is an avid runner and fisherman. He has traveled in the U.S. and to other countries to fish. Perry resides in Sutton, MA.
When the workday ends and the lights go down, Custom Cleaning Service of Peabody, Inc. gets to work. “We operate as our clients’ silent partner after business hours,” says Adam Paicos, of Templeton, who now serves as Director of Operations and oversees the company’s expansion into North Central MA. “We are not often seen, but we ensure facilities are clean, secure, and ready for business each day while serving as the eyes and ears for our clients when they are not on site.”
Discover local business stories through our Inside North Central Massachusetts Podcast series. Listen as Chamber members share their journeys, insights, and contributions to our thriving regional business community.
Looking for your next opportunity? Explore current job openings from employers across North Central Massachusetts on our Jobs Board. Whether you’re starting a new career or making a change, you’ll find a variety of local positions available to help you take the next step.
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