Contact: Palmer Holt, 704-663-3303, Pholt@MAF.org; Martica Marin, 800-347-2228, ext. 6253, mmarin@mycccu.com

NAMPA, Idaho, Aug. 11 /Christian Newswire/ -- Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF), in partnership with Christian Community Credit Union (CCCU), is now offering the MAF Platinum Rewards VISA, an affinity credit card that could generate thousands of dollars in donations for serving missions and humanitarian organizations around the world with aviation, communications and learning technologies.

"We feel blessed this card is available to our supporters," said John Boyd, MAF president. "We pray it will enable us to provide more help and hope to desperately needy and hard-to-reach people groups around the world. The MAF card is literally 'a card like no other.' It gives people the opportunity to support the ministry of MAF and advance God's Kingdom, just by using the card."

The MAF affinity card program is a milestone for CCCU. The credit union specially designed the card and created the unique donation program.

For every MAF credit card approved, CCCU will donate $25 to the ministry. In addition, the credit union will make additional donations to MAF every time the card is used to make a purchase, pay a bill or even donate to MAF. CCCU's donations – at no cost to the cardholder – are based on a portion of the revenue it receives from merchants.

"We are excited to partner with MAF in establishing an affinity card program that perpetuates the credit union movement's philosophy of 'people helping people,'" said John Walling, CCCU president. "Every time there's an MAF card account opened, and cardholders use it exclusively, the potential donations to MAF are tremendous."

Features of the MAF Platinum Rewards VISA include:

·        No annual fee

·        Zero percent APR introductory rate for first six months on purchases*

·        2.9 percent APR for 18 months on balance transfers from high-rate credit cards**

·        Up to 10,000 bonus points†

·        Earns rewards good for airfare (no blackout dates), travel experiences and premium merchandise

In addition to giving rewards on purchases when using the MAF credit card, CCCU doubles reward points when the card is used to make donations to MAF and most churches. Also, card holders automatically become members of CCCU, receiving all the benefits of membership.

A MAF Business Platinum Rewards Visa, which also earns rewards and provides donations to MAF for every purchase, is also available for ministries, corporations and businesses.

For more information and to apply for the MAF Platinum Rewards VISA, visit www.maf.org/card.  

Founded in 1945, MAF missionary teams of aviation, communications, technology and education specialists overcome barriers in remote areas, transform lives and build God's Kingdom by enabling the work of more than 1,000 organizations around the world. With its fleet of 134 bush aircraft, MAF serves in 51 countries with an average of 281 flights daily across Africa, Asia, Eurasia and Latin America. MAF pilots transport missionaries, medical personnel, medicines and relief supplies, as well as conduct thousands of emergency medical evacuations. MAF also provides telecommunications services, such as satellite Internet access, high frequency radios, electronic mail and other wireless systems, in isolated areas.

With assets over $450 million, Christian Community Credit Union serves more than 29,000 members nationwide and around the world. It has served the financial needs of Christian ministries, churches and its members for over 50 years.

* 10.9 percent APR fixed rate thereafter.

** 2.9 percent transfer rate is valid for 18 months when balances are transferred during the first 60 days of account open date; 10.9 percent thereafter. Transfers are cash advances with no grace period on finance charge. 2.9 percent transfer rate does not apply to Christian Community Credit Union credit cards and loans.

†Receive up to 10,000 rewards bonus points, 5,000 when you're approved and up to 5,000 more with double points for the first six months on purchases. Points earned will be credited to your account each month, accrue over five calendar years and expire on a first-in-first-out basis annually. Points earned in calendar year one will expire as of the last day of calendar year five.

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