Brooks Brothers is often thought of as an American classic. The store was founded in 1818 by Henry Sands Brooks. It was the very first ready-to-wear fashion emporium for men of its kind in America. Brooks Brothers has been going strong ever since. For those men looking for fine quality, personal service, exceptional value and fashion innovation this is the place to shop.
When you apply for a Brooks Brothers credit card you can receive 15 percent off the first purchase made on your credit card. You receive four points for every $1 that you spend at Brooks Brothers. If you qualify for the Brooks Brothers Platinum MasterCard then you will receive one point for every $1 that you spend anywhere throughout the world where MasterCard is accepted. For every 2,000 points you earn on your Brooks Brothers credit card you will receive a $20 reward card automatically. There is no annual fee on the Brooks Brothers card and there is free shipping on all returns that need to be made.
Applying for a Brooks Brothers Credit Card
As of the date October 1, 2011 the GE Money Bank changed its name to GE Capital Retail Bank (GECRB). Either name can be used over the months that the transition is taking place. The credit cards that are issued to card holders by Brooks Brothers come from the GE Capital Retail Bank (GECRB). The GECRB Privacy Policy governs the use of the various credit cards that come from the Brooks Brothers store.
To apply for a Brooks Brothers credit card it is important that your credit history be free of bankruptcies and of any accounts that are delinquent. As well you cannot apply if you have submitted an application for a Brooks Brothers credit card anytime within the past three months (90 days).
Credit Card Payment Online System
Using the Brooks Brothers credit card payment online system is the right way to go if you want to access your account in a convenient manner and if going paperless suits you just fine.
The benefits that come with using the online system include:
• Pay your bill online
• View your balance
• Update your personal information
• Add an authorized user to your account
• Log into your account to sign up for paperless statements
• View your recent and past transactions
Registering for the Brooks Brothers credit card account is very easy to do. Once you have registered you can then sign into your account whenever you need to. You can pay your bill or check your account. In order to register you must create a user ID and a password. Use this personal information every time you visit your online account.
Two Choices for Brooks Brothers Cards
When it comes to applying for the Brooks Brothers (BB) credit card you have two choices. The first choice is the Brooks Brothers store-only credit card. This credit card can be used to make purchases in the retail store. It can also be used to place orders by way of the website and the Brooks Brothers credit card.
The second choice is the Brooks Brothers MasterCard. This credit card can be used at any Brooks Brothers store and anywhere that MasterCard is accepted.
There is only one application for a Brooks Brothers credit card. Those who have the best credit will qualify for the MasterCard instead of the store-only card.
The interest rate for the store-only version of the BB card is 22.99 percent. The Annual Percentage Rate (APR) for the Brooks Brothers Platinum MasterCard ranges from 14.24 percent to 21.24 percent. This is dependent upon the type of credit rating the
