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Canadians have a new way to give back to an organization that has been providing assistance to millions of people in Canada for more than a century. BMO Bank of Montreal and the Canadian Red Cross have teamed up to launch a new affinity credit card that directs a percentage of credit card purchases to the Canadian Red Cross every time cardholders use the Canadian Red Cross Mosaik MasterCard.

The Canadian Red Cross Mosaik MasterCard Program provides ongoing contributions to the Canadian Red Cross by BMO Bank of Montreal-at no additional cost to the cardholder.

"This new Canadian Red Cross Mosaik MasterCard will provide our donors with a convenient and efficient way to support our vital work in Canadian communities," said Conrad Sauvé, National Director, Fund Development, Canadian Red Cross. "Whether it is assisting people affected by a local house fire or in need of low-cost medical equipment, this credit card will help Red Cross volunteers and staff meet the ongoing needs in their communities. People can take great pride in using this card and knowing they are helping the Red Cross continue its humanitarian work throughout the country."

The Red Cross provides a wide range of assistance to millions of people in Canada through its national Disaster Services program and injury prevention services, such as Water Safety and First Aid, and through community outreach programs.

"We are proud to add the Canadian Red Cross to our growing list of Affinity Partners," said Mike Kitchen, Vice-President, Retail Cardholder Products & Marketing, BMO Bank of Montreal. "As Canada's largest MasterCard issuer, and the only credit card issuer that lets you change your card features without having to change your card, we think this new Canadian Red Cross Mosaik MasterCard will appeal to a large number of Canadians who support the Red Cross every year through their generous donations of time and money. We look forward to this new partnership and to raising funds for the important initiatives of the Canadian Red Cross."

With a Mosaik MasterCard, cardholders can customize their card at any time by choosing the reward program (AIR MILES or CashBack), interest rate plan and special features that best meet their needs.

The Canadian Red Cross Mosaik MasterCard is now available at bmo.com/mosaik/redcross.

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