National Bank Financial Group Joins Canadian Red Cross to Raise Funds for Pakistan Flood Victims

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National Bank Financial Group has joined forces with other Canadian financial institutions to support the Canadian Red Cross in raising funds for victims of the devastating flood in Pakistan. From August 20 to September 17, 2010, the public is invited to make a donation at any of the 444 National Bank branches in Canada. Holders of a National Bank MasterCard with a rewards plan can also exchange their rewards points online for a cash donation to the Canadian Red Cross without paying any fees at www.nbcrewards.ca.

Key Takeaways:

  • National Bank Financial Group is participating in the Canadian Red Cross campaign to raise funds for victims of the Pakistan flood.
  • The campaign will run from August 20 to September 17, 2010, and the public can make donations at any of the 444 National Bank branches in Canada.
  • Holders of a National Bank MasterCard with a rewards plan can exchange their rewards points online for a cash donation to the Canadian Red Cross without paying any fees at www.nbcrewards.ca.
  • All donations collected will be used to provide immediate relief and basic supplies to the thousands of victims of the flood in Pakistan.
  • The Canadian Red Cross will issue tax receipts for all donations of $10 and over.
  • National Bank Financial Group is committed to supporting the Canadian Red Cross in its efforts to provide aid to the victims of the Pakistan flood.
  • National Bank of Canada is a large financial institution with over $150 billion in assets and 18,248 employees.

Statistics:

  • The campaign will run for approximately 28 days.
  • There are 444 National Bank branches in Canada where the public can make donations.
  • Holders of a National Bank MasterCard with a rewards plan can exchange their rewards points for a cash donation without paying any fees.
  • The Canadian Red Cross will issue tax receipts for all donations of $10 and over.
  • National Bank of Canada has over $150 billion in assets.
  • National Bank of Canada employs 18,248 people.

Sources:

  • National Bank Financial Group
  • Canadian Red Cross
  • National Bank of Canada
  • Marketwire