MBNA has announced a merger with Bank of America, the second largest bank in the United States. At this time, however, MBNA’s business will continue “as usual.” The merger will not be finalized until the end of the year. MBNA/DEA credit card holders will be contacted directly about any changes, and the DEA will keep you apprised as we receive more information from both banks. As of now, our program remains in place, and we hope, will be strengthened by the joining of these two large financial institutions.

The DEA now has available for the general public a customized Platinum Plus® credit card issued by MBNA America Bank. The card features the Detectives' Endowment Association, Inc. logo, has no annual fee, and comes with a host of benefits, which include:

• A low Introductory Annual Percentage Rate for cash advance checks and balance transfers;
• Supplemental rental car collision coverage;
• Online account access - get up-to-the-minute account information, schedule online payments, review recent statements, and much more.
• Buyer's Protection/Extended Warranty;
• Access to exclusive travel planning services;
• 24-hour customer service.

And each time a new account is opened and every time the card is used to charge a purchase, the DEA's Support Fund receives a contribution from MBNA - at no additional cost to the cardholder.

The DEA's Support Fund is a universal assistance fund: it might be used to offset increasing costs in our health benefits plans, or assist our DEA Widows' and Children's Fund, or be used in other such instances where the union provides assistance and support to the DEA's membership.

Anyone 18 years of age or older can apply for the DEA MBNA credit card.

As a cardholder, you'll receive the benefits of the credit card, as well as help finance the DEA's Support Fund, which, in turn, helps active and retired detectives and their families in their time of need.

To apply for the card, just call MBNA at 1 (800) 523-7666
and mention Priority Code "YEM5"

TTY users call (800) 833-6262

OR

Click here to apply online.

Refer to the disclosures accompanying the online credit card application for more information about rates, fees, and other costs or benefits associated with the use of the card; or call MBNA toll-free at (800) 523-7666 and TTY users call (800) 833-6262.