GE Capital Retail Bank today announced a long-term extension of its
private label and dual card credit program with leading national
retailer JCPenney (NYSE:JCP). Launched in 1999, the credit card program
is managed by GE Capital’s Retail Finance business and available for
purchases at any of the nearly 1,100 JCPenney stores across the United
States and Puerto Rico, as well as jcpenney.com.
“We are pleased to extend our successful 14-year relationship through
February 2020 and expand the dual card program in the process,” said
Margaret Keane, CEO and president of GE Capital Retail Finance. “The
card program provides convenience and value for millions of JCPenney
customers and we look forward to continuing to work with the entire
JCPenney team to drive loyalty and satisfaction and play an important
role in helping to grow their business.”
“The JCPenney credit card has always been a powerful purchasing tool for
our customers,” said Windon Chau, divisional vice president of payment
support services at JCPenney. “Extending our agreement with GE Capital
Retail Bank ensures our customers will continue to enjoy benefits such
as special savings certificates, gold and platinum financing events,
birthday rewards, and much more.”
The JCPenney
consumer card program, branded with the classic JCPenney logo,
provides credit to millions of consumers with a range of benefits that
provide value, convenience and security including:
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New cardholders receive 20% off (10% off fine jewelry, watches and
home) their first day of purchasing
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Exclusive credit events and promotional financing offers
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Relaunch of the Gold and Platinum programs for our most loyal shoppers
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JCPenney cardholders can earn up to ten $10 jcp rewards certificates,
each month
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Online
access to account information and payment options
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Ability to make payment on account in any JCPenney store and online
for no charge
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Fraud protection with zero fraud liability for unauthorized use
About JCPenney
Founded in 1902, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. (NYSE:JCP) is one of the
nation's largest apparel and home furnishing retailers, and dedicated to
becoming America's preferred retail destination for unmatched style,
quality and value. Across nearly 1,100 stores and at jcp.com, customers
will discover an inspiring shopping environment that features the most
sought after collection of private, national and exclusive brands and
attractions. For more information, please visit jcpenney.com.
About GE Capital's Retail Finance business
GE Capital’s Retail Finance business is among the country’s most
successful retail lenders, with 80 years of experience in consumer
financing. The business, with its lending entity, GE Capital Retail
Bank, provides customized credit programs to retailers and consumers in
the United States and Canada that help drive sales. This includes
private label and bankcard credit programs to major national, regional
and independent retailers in the U.S., as well as private label credit
programs, promotional and installment lending, bankcards and financial
services for consumers through dealers; contractors; manufacturers;
healthcare practices; and service providers across nearly 20 industries.
We are not just bankers; we help clients build better businesses. More
information can be found at www.gogecapital.com and twitter.com/GoGECapital.
GE Capital is one of the world’s largest providers of credit. For over
one million businesses, large and small, GE Capital provides financing
to purchase, lease and distribute equipment, as well as capital for real
estate and corporate acquisitions, refinancings and restructurings. For
our 100+ million consumer customers, GE Capital offers credit cards,
sales finance programs, home, car and personal loans and credit
insurance. For more information, visit www.gecapital.com or
follow company news via Twitter @GECapital.
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