DCU Launches Affinity Visa Card with AIB
5 March 2004

(l-r) Rachel Burke, Bachelor of Business Studies 2003 with Michael Patten, BA Communication Studies 1983

DCU launched an Affinity Visa Card in conjunction with AIB on Thursday 4 March

The DCU Visa Card offers a reduced APR of 16.9% and also offers an introductory balance transfer rate of 0% for six months, no annual bank fee, up to 56 days interest free credit, €63,487 free personal accident insurance, cash advance facility and 24 hour 7 days a week customer service.M

Speaking at the launch of the DCU Affinity Visa Card, Donal Forde, Managing Director, AIB Bank (RoI) said "AIB has undertaken to make a contribution of €12.70 to Dublin City University for every account opened and a percentage of the annual spend on the card will also be donated. This initiative will enable graduates to build a strong link with their Alma Mater and AIB will actively promote the new services to all graduates of DCU."

The objective of this exclusive offer is to provide additional benefits to students and graduates such as academic scholarships, sports scholarships and on-campus facilities.

"The DCU Affinity Credit Card has the potential to raise significant sums of money which will be used to provide scholarships and student services. It will help the University to maintain and increase levels of excellence and provide an environment that is both conducive to learning and student life," said Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, president of DCU.

Graduates, staff, students and representatives from AIB attended the launch in the newly refurbished Albert College.

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