America First Credit Union unveils this season’s limited-edition Utah Jazz Visa® debit card in the team’s classic Mountain Purple
SALT LAKE CITY (October 23, 2024) – America First Credit Union, the official credit union of the Utah Jazz, has released a limited-edition Utah Jazz Visa® debit card in the team’s iconic Mountain Purple — marking the return of a classic look for Jazz fans.
“Our partnership with the Utah Jazz represents a shared commitment to building vibrant, meaningful communities,” said Thayne Shaffer, president and CEO at America First Credit Union. “This latest collaboration provides unique benefits to members, and is yet another way that we’re standing alongside the Jazz as we work together to enrich the lives of Utahns both on and off the court.”
America First Credit Union has offered official Utah Jazz debit cards since 2021, with this year’s Mountain Purple design joining a collection of previously released cards in black/white, and yellow.
Exclusive Benefits for cardholders include:
America First’s partnership with the Utah Jazz extends beyond game-day excitement. Through their partnership, the Utah Jazz and America First Credit Union work together on various initiatives throughout the year, including charitable events that support the needs of the community, youth sports programs, and a small business competition.
When combined with a premium checking account from the credit union, members can unlock additional benefits, including over $135 in value for $6 per month — or for free by meeting account activity requirements; identity theft protection; mobile phone protection for accidental damage or theft; Couponz Direct, which attaches coupons to members’ loyalty cards for national retailers; and Shopping Saver, which offers deals on dining, shopping, travel, and entertainment.
For more information on how to become a member and get your exclusive Utah Jazz Visa® debit card, visit www.americafirst.com
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About America First Credit Union
Now in its 85th year, America First Credit Union has grown from a single branch serving military personnel and federal employees into one of the strongest and most progressive credit unions in the country. The credit union is the largest in Utah, and has 115 locations across Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico and Utah. It is also the fifth largest credit union in America with more than 1.4 million members, and the seventh largest in assets with more than $20 billion. America First Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit cooperative financial institution dedicated to building communities and helping members do more with their money. Learn more at americafirst.com.
About the Utah Jazz
Founded as the 18th member of the National Basketball Association (NBA) in 1974, and located in Salt Lake City since 1979, the Utah Jazz are committed to excellence as a team and in the community. On the court, the Jazz are the second-winningest team in the NBA over the last 30 years, having won nine division titles and two Western Conference championships along with 17 seasons of 50-plus wins, and are supported by one of the most passionate fan bases in all of sports. The Utah Jazz also operates the Junior Jazz program, the largest and longest-running youth basketball league in the NBA, featuring more than 60,000 players and an additional 13,000 volunteers who take part annually across six states. For more information on the Utah Jazz, an entity of Smith Entertainment Group, visit americafirst.com/jazz.
Media Contacts
Dave Nellis
America First Credit Union Director of Public Relations
801.725.8735
dcnellis@americafirst.com
Makaelee Main
Utah Jazz Public Relations
801.243.7847
Marcus Hardy
for AFCU
801.823.5534
mhardy@intrepidagency.com
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