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Chase Manhattan Bank also announced the launch of the first credit card designed to help users make sense of the fine print -- The Chase LensCard. The LensCard has a built-in magnifying lens to make small print easier to read. The Chase LensCard provides a simple and practical solution to such inconveniences as reading the small print on restaurant receipts and bills, in telephone books and directories or anytime you forget your reading glasses! This added feature makes paying for all types of purchases with your Chase credit card even more convenient. The LensCard, which is available exclusively through Chase, offers quality resolution and magnifies print three and a half times its existing size. The magnifying lens is in the center of the left side of the card and measures 1-1/8 by 3/8 of an inch in size, so it's unobtrusive and doesn't interfere with the cards operation.
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Chase Manhattan Bank announced the launch of the first credit card designed to help users make sense of the fine print -- The Chase LensCard. The LensCard has a built-in magnifying lens to make small print easier to read.
The Chase LensCard provides a simple and practical solution to such inconveniences as reading the small print on restaurant receipts and bills, in telephone books and directories or anytime you forget your reading glasses! This added feature makes paying for all types of purchases with your Chase credit card even more convenient.
"Through our research, we found that consumers in the 30-64 age range were quite interested in a credit card that would perform the dual function the LensCard does," said Michael Urkowitz, Chase executive vice president in charge of the credit card business. "Additionally, early tests of the card proved the product to be extremely useful and equally appealing to both those who wear glasses and those who don't. We believe this card fills a definitive need in the marketplace and we're excited to be the company to bring this innovation to consumers."
The LensCard, which is available exclusively through Chase, offers quality resolution and magnifies print three and a half times its existing size. The magnifying lens is in the center of the left side of the card and measures 1-1/8 by 3/8 of an inch in size, so it's unobtrusive and doesn't interfere with the cards operation.
Chase holds the exclusive rights for the LensCard in the U.S. through a licensing agreement with LensCard, LLC, so consumers interested in applying for the new card should call 800-203-1851. Current Chase cardholders may call Chase customer service representatives at 800-323-6296 to find out how they can convert their current Chase credit card to a Chase LensCard. The Chase LensCard is available at no cost and will be available on Chase Visa and Chase MasterCard including Classic, Gold and Platinum. Accepted everywhere worldwide, the Chase LensCard can be used at more than 14 million stores, restaurants, hotels and anywhere MasterCard and Visa are accepted.
Chase's credit card portfolio has more than 20 million accounts and over $30 billion in outstandings. Chase currently ranks as the fourth largest bank card issuer in the U.S., and its joint venture with First Data Corporation makes it the largest merchant processor in the country.
Chase is a leading provider of financial solutions to individuals and small businesses, large corporations and government entities. Chase, with over $365 billion in assets, has relationships with more than 30 million consumers coast to coast. Chase can be reached on the Web at http://www.chase.com.
