Bank to End N.R.A. Visa Card After Customer Outcry
- 6 years ago
Bank to End N.R.A. Visa Card After Customer Outcry
“As a result, First National Bank of Omaha will not renew its contract with the National Rifle Association to issue the N. R.A.
Mr. Langin declined to say when the contract expires, whether the card was already inactive or what would happen to cardholders.
After a barrage of customer complaints this week, the First National Bank of Omaha said on Thursday
that it would withdraw its National Rifle Association-branded Visa credit card.
Visa, in a statement, said that it had no contractual or financial relationship with the N. R.A.
“Visa co-branded cards do not represent an endorsement by Visa of that cause or organization,” the company said.
A cached version of the website refers to the card as “the official credit card of the N. R.A.”
and offers a $40 credit with the first purchase made on the card.
“As a result, First National Bank of Omaha will not renew its contract with the National Rifle Association to issue the N. R.A.
Mr. Langin declined to say when the contract expires, whether the card was already inactive or what would happen to cardholders.
After a barrage of customer complaints this week, the First National Bank of Omaha said on Thursday
that it would withdraw its National Rifle Association-branded Visa credit card.
Visa, in a statement, said that it had no contractual or financial relationship with the N. R.A.
“Visa co-branded cards do not represent an endorsement by Visa of that cause or organization,” the company said.
A cached version of the website refers to the card as “the official credit card of the N. R.A.”
and offers a $40 credit with the first purchase made on the card.