MBNA Launches New Zero Transfer Fee* Credit Card

    CHESTER, ENGLAND, August 24, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- MBNA has announced the launch of a new credit card deal offering no handling fee - and an introductory rate of 1.9 percent for 12 months - on money and balance transfers*.

* The no handling fee and low rate will apply to all balance transfers and money transfers made in the first 90 days of the account being opened.

The standard rate of interest for card purchases will be 16.9 percent APR (typical) variable. This card is available on MBNA's website: http://www.mbna.co.uk.

Will Curley, product executive for Bank of America Europe Card Services, which operates under the MBNA brand in the UK, said: "MBNA is delighted to be launching this market-leading product, which offers no handling fees on balance and money transfers and a low rate for 12 months if they are made in the first 90 days.

"We know this is product will appeal to many of our customers, particularly those looking to pay down their debts over a short period with lower fees. We will continue to offer more value and choice among our UK credit card portfolio."

This is an Internet-only offer and anyone interested in taking out this new credit card offer should visit http://www.mbna.co.uk.

The new product is launched just a few weeks before MBNA changes the way payments are allocated to customers' credit cards. From September 1, 2010, payments made to MBNA credit cards in the UK will go towards paying off balances with the highest interest charges first.

About MBNA Europe Bank

MBNA Europe is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank of America Corporation (NYSE: BAC) and is the recognised leader in affinity marketing.

For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.mbna.co.uk or Bank of America's website at http://www.bankofamerica.com.

Editor and supplementary notes:

The information contained in MBNA Europe's press releases is intended solely for journalists and should not be used by consumers to make financial decisions. Any consumer interested in finding out more about any of MBNA Europe's products should visit http://www.mbna.co.uk for full terms and conditions.

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