NEW YORK and FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich, Aug. 22, 2011 — American Express, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC and Mercedes-Benz USA have teamed up to offer two co-brand Cards designed for Mercedes-Benz drivers and enthusiasts: the Mercedes-Benz Credit Card from American Express and the Platinum Card® from American Express Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz.
The new Cards combine the best of both brands: the Membership Rewards program from American Express and exclusive annual benefits from Mercedes-Benz.
Mercedes-Benz Credit Card from American Express (1)
5X Membership Rewards points at Mercedes-Benz dealerships
3X points for gas purchases
2X points at restaurants
1 point for everything else
$500 certificate toward the purchase or lease of a new Mercedes-Benz after spending $5,000
1,000 excess miles waived at lease-end
$50 annual reward certificate for Genuine Mercedes-Benz Accessories
Annual fee of $95
Platinum Card from American Express Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz (1)
5X Membership Rewards points at Mercedes-Benz dealerships
1 point for everything else
Access to Airport Clubs, The Fine Hotels & Resorts Program and Platinum Card® Concierge
$200 Airline Credit, no foreign exchange fees
$1,000 certificate toward the purchase or lease of a new Mercedes-Benz after spending $5,000
2,000 miles waived at lease-end
$100 annual reward certificate for Genuine Mercedes-Benz Accessories
Annual fee of $475
"Partnerships are an important part of our Consumer Card strategy and we are excited to welcome Mercedes-Benz to our growing family of co-branded cards and to our Membership Rewards program,” said Gunther Bright, senior vice president and general manager, co-brand partnerships, American Express. “This truly is a world-class collaboration. We’re offering Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts what they value most – premium rewards that benefit their lifestyle and their vehicle.”
“The Cards we have created with American Express are a result of driver feedback focusing on benefits geared toward the Mercedes-Benz enthusiast and lifestyle rewards,” said Geoff Robinson, vice president, marketing, Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. “Becoming a Cardmember will expand the ownership experience for our current drivers and encourage aspiring owners to consider Mercedes-Benz for their next vehicle.”
Mercedes-Benz Joins Membership Rewards Program
Mercedes-Benz also joins the Membership Rewards program from American Express. All Cardmembers eligible to earn Membership Rewards points can redeem points for Mercedes-Benz service packages as well as $1,000 certificates that can be used for the purchase or lease of a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
While most co-branded Cards in the automotive space offer benefits at the dealership for products and services related to the cardholder’s vehicle, the Membership Rewards program from American Express sets these new Mercedes-Benz co-brand Cards apart from the competition. Cardmembers can earn and redeem points for premium rewards that they can use to travel, shop and now service or purchase a Mercedes-Benz vehicle.
Cardmembers are automatically enrolled in the Membership Rewards program and can redeem points for a breadth of rewards including: vacations, tickets to concerts, the latest gadgets and gift cards to many of their favorite stores. Cardmembers have the option to transfer points directly into many airline frequent-flier programs for award seats or use the Pay with Points feature to book any seat, anytime, on any airline with no blackout dates or other restrictions. Points have no expiration date, and there is no limit on the number of points a Cardmember can earn.
Customers interested in applying for or learning more about Mercedes-Benz Credit and Charge Cards from American Express may visit
www.mbfs.com/MBCard. The Platinum Card Exclusively for Mercedes-Benz is issued by American Express Centurion Bank and the Mercedes-Benz Credit Card from American Express is issued by American Express Bank, FSB.
About American Express
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About Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC, headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., with Business Center Operations in Fort Worth, Texas, provides brand-specific financial services and products for Mercedes-Benz automotive dealers and their retail customers. It also provides financial support to smart USA dealers and customers.
In the U.S. trucking industry, it conducts business as Daimler Truck Financial and finances Daimler Trucks North America commercial vehicles branded Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas-Built Buses. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA LLC serves as the headquarters for operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil, and has approximately 1,500 employees. It is a company of the Daimler Financial Services Group, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, which does business in 39 countries with an employee base of approximately 6,700. Daimler Financial Services is one of the leading financial services organizations worldwide. For more information, go to:
www.mbfs.com/corp or facebook.com/mbfsamericas.
