Commerce Bank Introduces the National Wild Turkey Federation Visa® Rewards Credit Card

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

The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), the leader in upland wildlife habitat conservation in North America, and Commerce Bank have come together to offer NWTF members a Visa^® rewards credit card, the only credit card that gives back to the NWTF.

The card offers a flexible rewards program with unlimited point earnings, and no annual fee. Cardholders can redeem points for thousands of items including cash back as statement credits, gift cards, merchandise, or travel. Custom card designs are also available and exclusive offers and experiences will be provided by the NWTF.

Additional features and benefits include $100,000 travel insurance, emergency card replacement and cash advances, 24/7 customer service, Visa Zero Liability coverage¹, E-Statements and optional AutoPay.

Proceeds from use of the NWTF Visa credit card will benefit the “Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt” program, a NWTF initiative committed to conserving and enhancing more than 4 million acres of upland wildlife habitat and creating at least 1.5 million new hunters and open access to 500,000 new acres for hunting, shooting and outdoor enjoyment.

“We are excited to join with The National Wild Turkey Federation to offer their members a customized credit card as way to show their support for the organization and enthusiasm for the outdoors and wildlife conservation efforts.” said Chad Doza, Senior Vice President of Consumer Credit Card. “We are committed to providing payment solutions to businesses and organizations in our communities and we look forward to a rewarding relationship with the NWTF.”

Speaking of the new card product, Doug Saunders, National Wild Turkey Federation Senior Vice President of Marketing said, “We are pleased to work jointly with Commerce Bank in the production of a truly customized NWTF member credit card. This credit card will not only provide exclusive member benefits, but its proceeds will support the NWTF Save the Habitat. Save the Hunt initiative.”

The card will be available through the Commerce Bank website at www.commercebank.com/nwtf as well NWTF's website at www.nwtf.org. The National Wild Turkey Federation Visa card is accepted anywhere Visa cards are 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 the National Wild Turkey Federation

Founded in 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) is the leader in upland wildlife habitat conservation in North America. The NWTF is a nonprofit organization based in Edgefield, South Carolina with local chapters in every state and is dedicated to conserving the wild turkey and preserving our hunting heritage. Through dynamic partnerships with state, federal and provincial wildlife agencies, the NWTF and its nearly 400,000 active members have helped restore wild turkey populations throughout North America, spending more than $331 million to conserve nearly 16 million acres of habitat. The NWTF also brings new conservationists and hunters into the fold through outdoor education events and its Women in the Outdoors, Wheelin' Sportsmen, JAKES and Xtreme JAKES youth outreach programs. Our dedicated NWTF volunteers introduce about 100,000 people to the outdoors through these programs every year.

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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