Chase Launches New Card in Canada

Today, Chase Card Services, a division of JPMorgan Chase [NYSE:JPM] announced the launch of the Chase Gold MasterCard®, the company’s first proprietary credit card for Canadian consumers. The new card offers cardmembers savings with a low introductory interest rate on balance transfers, no annual fee and many other benefits. The Chase Gold MasterCard marks Chase’s third card offering in Canada. In 2005, Chase entered the Canadian market with the acquisition of the Sears Canada credit card portfolio. Most recently, Chase introduced its new Marriott Rewards® Platinum Visa® Card in Canada. Further demonstrating its commitment to the Canadian market, the company recently announced plans to hire 100 Ottawa-area employees and will also expand jobs in Toronto to support its credit card business in Canada. "The Chase Gold MasterCard is another extension of Chase’s mission to offer Canadian consumers high-quality products and services,” said Sherri Silver, senior vice president, Chase Card Services, Canada. "We look forward to introducing many other credit card related products and services in the near future.” Gold MasterCard Benefits Chase is launching the new Gold MasterCard by offering a limited first-time offer of a low introductory rate for six months on balance transfers and no annual fee. Other product features include: Acceptance at over 24 million locations internationally; 24/7 customer service with MasterCard Global Assist; Zero liability on unauthorized purchases; Cash access at nearly one million ATMs and bank locations; and Emergency card replacement. Customers interested in the Gold MasterCard can apply for and learn more about the card by calling 888-502-4273. About Chase JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $1.4 trillion and operations in more than 50 countries. The company has more than 140 million credit cards issued. Under the Chase and JPMorgan brands, the firm serves millions of consumers internationally and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients. Information about the firm is available at www.jpmorganchase.com.