Commerce Bank Introduces the Montana Visa® Rewards Credit Card

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The University of Montana Alumni Association (UMAA), a network of more than 120,000 alumni and friends, and Commerce Bank have come together to offer UMAA members a Visa Signature^® rewards credit card.

The card offers Signature Rewards with high reward point values, unlimited earnings and bonus point opportunities as well as no annual fee. Cardholders can redeem points for thousands of items including cash back as statement credits, gift cards, merchandise, or travel. Additional features include exclusive perks such as special offers on travel, fine wine and food, sports and entertainment. Cardholders also benefit from 24/7 customer service and Visa Signature concierge service, Visa Zero Liability coverage¹, E-Statements and optional AutoPay.

“We're very excited to join forces with the University of Montana to offer a valuable and customized credit card product. The Montana card will allow alumni members to show their school spirit, while enjoying the many benefits that come with a Visa Signature^® branded card,” said Chad Doza, Senior Vice President of Consumer Credit Card. “The Montana Visa Rewards credit card is another example of Commerce Bank's commitment to developing innovative and valuable products for our partner organizations.”

Speaking of the new card product, Brandon Byars, chair of the UMAA Board of Directors, said, “The University of Montana Alumni Association is proud to offer its alumni credit card through Commerce Bank. By taking advantage of this terrific opportunity offered to University of Montana alumni by Commerce Bank, you can be assured that you're doing business with a financially sound, customer-focused bank while, at the same time, supporting your UM Alumni Association and the many excellent programs and services offered by UMAA.”

The card will be available through the Commerce Bank website at www.commercebank.com/montana as well as UMAA's website at www.umt.edu. The UMAA credit card is accepted anywhere Visa is accepted.

About Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank is a subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. CBSH, a $23.0 billion regional bank holding company, as of June 30, 2014. For almost 150 years, Commerce Bank has been meeting the financial services needs of individuals and businesses. Commerce Bank provides a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management, financial planning, and investments through its affiliated companies. Commerce Bank operates in more than 360 retail locations in the Central United States and has a nationwide presence in the commercial payments industry. Commerce Bancshares also has operating subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, leasing, credit-related insurance, private equity and real estate activities.

For additional information, please visit www.commercebank.com.

About University of Montana Alumni Association

The University of Montana Alumni Association was founded in 1901 and now serves nearly 100,000 alumni across the country and around the world. UMAA is committed to creating and sustaining meaningful and lifelong connections for alumni and the University of Montana through events like Homecoming and class reunions; communications, including Alumni Activities and the Montanan magazine; and alumni services, such as career services, alumni mentoring, and product discounts.

¹ Covers U.S.-issued cards only. Does not apply to ATM transactions, certain commercial card transactions, PIN or other transactions not processed by Visa. You must notify your financial institution immediately of any unauthorized use. For specific restrictions, limitations and other details, please consult your issuer.

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