Spend tracking, Enhanced Refer-A-Friend Make It Easier to Manage and Save Dollars
Cincinnati, OH (November 21, 2008) /PRNewswire/ — Heading into the holiday shopping season in the midst of a tough economy, many consumers are more concerned than ever about overextending themselves as they prepare to purchase gifts. Just in time for the holidays, RushCard comes bearing new card features that allow cardholders to track their spending and even reward themselves with extra spending power.
"The RushCard gives members the chance to get more enjoyment from the holidays knowing they're avoiding high interest fees and possible late charges," said Russell Simmons, who launched RushCard to help people without a traditional banking relationship gain the access to the financial services and respect that they deserve . "Our members can go into 2009 without the holiday debt hangover."
The Prepaid Visa® RushCard and Baby Phat RushCard allow members to spend only the funds that they have deposited onto their card, giving them the budget control they need and the access to products and services that they want from a Visa debit card. The RushCard can be a safe resource for thousands of people who have already been affected by the credit crunch, because it doesn't push the member further into debt. The RushCard is a product of choice for the millions of Americans who can not or choose not to have banking accounts and the debit cards that come with them.
And now, RushCard members are able to track their monthly spending trends at rushcard.com and earn extra money on their cards through the improved Refer-A-Friend feature.
"We are proud to continue making card improvements that our members want," said Ram Palaniappan, RushCard's General Manager. "Our new spend tracker helps members manage money better and the new Refer-A-Friend program gives more referral dollars in time for this holiday season."
On-line Spend Tracker
Now, as part of its redesigned website, RushCard has become the first prepaid debit card to offer money management pages where members can track their spending, deposit and balance trends. Colorful, easy-to-view graphics will allow members to compare their monthly spending activities by categories over a full-year time span.
These pages will also present money-saving offers in the categories where the member spends most frequently, offering even more holiday saving opportunities.
Newly Enhanced Refer-A-Friend
Since 2003, RushCard has paid a $5 bonus to those members who successfully encourage friends and family to apply for and activate their own cards. Now, that offer is even better. Through January 31, 2009, both the current cardholder and his or her friend will receive $10 on their cards if the new member activates their own RushCard and enrolls in free direct deposit before the end of the promotion period. Additionally, $5 will be rewarded to both members if the friend activates but does not take advantage of direct deposit.
These new features are offered in addition to the other recently-launched features, including "RushPath to Credit" , which gives members the option to build a positive credit file, and the RushTEXT alerts that allow members to keep tabs on their balances, deposits and transactions via mobile phones.
About UniRush Financial Services
Headquartered in Cincinnati, UniRush LLC was created to offer the over 48 million Americans without access to a traditional banking relationship an array of basic financial services via the Prepaid Visa RushCard. Benefits of the program include direct deposit, the ability to withdraw funds at over 850,000 ATMs globally, the ability to use the card wherever Visa debit cards are accepted and free, 24/7 customer service. For more information about UniRush and RushCard visit www.rushcard.com.
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