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Ann Taylor

Perks: Earn reward dollars for every purchase made with this co-branded Visa card. Earn 4 percent rewards on each purchase made in Ann Taylor and 1 percent rewards on all other purchases. Customers receive a rewards certificate for every $20 credit that they earn. Other perks include exclusive discounts, seasonal fashion mailers and advance notice of sales.
APR: Non-student: 5.9 for five-month introductory period; 17.9 percent thereafter. Student: 9.9 for five-month introductory period; 18.9 percent thereafter.

Banana Republic

Perks: 10 percent off first purchase; a $15 award certificate for every $500 charged between now and Dec. 31, 1999; a specialist to help with wardrobe planning and gift buying by appointment; free alterations on all non-sale merchandise; card member updates on new merchandise, special offers and store events.
APR: 19.55 percent except in Maine and Puerto Rico, where it is 19.8 percent.

Eddie Bauer

Perks: Earn 1 percent rewards with each purchase made with this co-branded MasterCard toward certificates good for free Eddie Bauer merchandise. Earn 3 percent rewards with each purchase made at an Eddie Bauer store or through an Eddie Bauer catalog.
APR: 17.5 percent or 14.9 percent depending upon the customer's credit history.

Lerner New York

Perks: 10 percent off first purchase with card; special rewards for frequent purchases; advance notice of upcoming sales; invitation to special sales events and seminars.
APR: 22.8 percent.

The Limited

Perks: 10 percent discount on first purchase with card; private offers and discounts; invitations to semiannual sales; gift certificate savings; itemized statements; eligibility for "elite" Gold status, including periodic 5 percent rebates; privileges extend to a second store, Limited Too.
APR: 22.8 percent.

Liz Claiborne/Claiborne for Men

Perks: 10 percent off first purchase with card; special rewards for frequent purchases; advance notice of upcoming sales; invitation to special events.
APR: 19.8 percent.

 

-- Posted: Dec. 14, 1998

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