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TravelAwards PlusSM Rewards Program

Earn Rewards with Your Check Card, Credit Card - or both!

TravelAwards Plus, the most flexible rewards program in California, allows you to earn points while giving you maximum flexibility in redeeming your points. Earn points by using either your First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) Visa® TravelAwards Plus check card or credit card. Plus, receive bonus points and exclusive merchant offers when you shop with ShoppingFling, the TravelAwards Plus online mall.

Here's more. Points you earn with your First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) check card and credit card may be combined into one program account, so you can earn points faster and reap your rewards quicker.* Program participation is open to personal and business customers.

TravelAwards Plus points can be redeemed for travel with no seat restrictions or blackout dates, and for brand name merchandise, gift cards from California and national merchants, music and ringtone downloads and so much more.

* Combining/pooling of check card and credit card reward points is subject to limitations.


How To Participate

  • Enroll your First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) Visa check card (personal or business) by calling +1 601 282 9653 or 1-+1 601 282 9653 (Rest of the World and Mainland) or visit your nearest branch
  • First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) TravelAwards Plus credit cards (personal and business) are automatically enrolled upon credit approval
  • No costs to participate. Rates and fees for the use of your First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) Visa credit and check card apply

Earning Points

  • Earn points when you sign for your purchases
  • Earn points when you make online, telephone and mail-order purchases
  • Earn bonus points by shopping at the TravelAwards Plus online mall, Shopping Fling

Points Earned With Your Card

  • Personal check card: $2 net retail purchase = 1 point
  • Personal credit card: $1 net retail purchase = 1 point
  • Business check card: $1 net retail purchase = 1 point
  • Business credit card: $1 net retail purchase = 1 point

Redeeming Points

  • Redeem your points anytime - Log-In at www.travelawardsplus.com
  • For personal assistance - Contact the TravelAwards Plus Redemption Center at 1-800-866-4090
  • Redemption options:
    • Ring tones, music, books, magazines, etc. = 750 point minimum redemption
    • Gift cards/certificates = 2,000 point minimum redemption
    • Merchandise = 2,500 point minimum redemption
    • Travel = 10,000 point minimum redemption and in increments of 2,500 thereafter

Access Your TravelAwards Plus Account Online

  • Easy access at www.travelawardsplus.com
  • Register to get started and set up your username and password
  • Then Log In to manage your account 24/7
    • View your current point activity and e-statement
    • Browse the redemption catalog
    • Redeem points
    • Shop onine with Shopping Fling for bonus points and exclusive offers

Quick Links

Frequently Asked Questions

For more information about TravelAwards Plus refer to the program Terms and Conditions, visit www.travelawardsplus.com, contact us at +1 601 282 9653 or 1-+1 601 282 9653 (Rest of the World and Mainland), or visit one of our conveniently located branches.

Q: What is TravelAwards Plus?
A: It's a unique First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) program that rewards you for using your TravelAwards Plus Visa check card or credit card.

Q: What makes TravelAwards Plus different from "frequent flier" and other points programs?
A: Typical programs allow you to earn points by using your credit card or check card - but not both. TravelAwards Plus allows you to earn with both cards. Plus, the points you earn on each card may be accumulated into one program account enabling you to earn points faster and reap your rewards faster. In addition, TravelAwards Plus is the most flexible rewards program in the state. Redeem your points for travel without restrictions or black out dates, and for merchandise, gift cards from California and national merchants, and even for music and ringtone downloads.

Q: How do I earn points?
A: On credit cards: earn 1 point for every dollar of eligible purchases; on personal check cards: earn 1 point for every two dollars of eligible purchases; on business check cards: earn 1 point for every dollar of eligible purchases. We keep track of all the points you've earned and you can keep up-to-date on the points you've accumulated with our convenient and easy to access online TravelAwards Plus statement.

Q: How do I earn bonus points?
A: TravelAwards Plus customers earn bonus points when shopping online with ShoppingFling using their First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) Visa credit card or check card, or when participating in special promotions offered by the bank.

Q: Is there a limit to the number of points that I can earn?
A: There is no limit to the number of TravelAwards Plus points that can be earned and accumulated.

Q: When can I redeem points?
A: You can redeem points any time after earning as little as 750 points. Visit www.travelawardsplus.com for redemption options.

Q: How do I redeem points for travel?
A: It's easy to redeem your points - go online and visit www.travelawardsplus.com or call the TravelAwards Plus Redemption Center at 1-800-866-4090, 24 hours-a-day and 7 days-a-week.

Q: Can my TravelAwards Plus points be combined with points earned on other programs?
A: Program points may not be combined with or transferred to other award programs offered by other companies/institutions. However, First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) Visa card accounts containing the same ownership may be combined into one TravelAwards Plus program account. (Some restrictions apply. Subject to limitations.)

Q: Do TravelAwards Plus points expire?
A: They're good for seven (7) years from the time they're earned. So there's plenty of time (and ways) to use your points.

Q: Are TravelAwards Plus points transferable?
A: Program points are not transferable/may not be assigned, pledged or transferred to another program account, other participating cardholders, account beneficiaries, or any other third party.

Q: How much does it cost to participate in TravelAwards Plus?
A: There are no costs or fees. However, rates and fees for the use of your First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) Visa credit card and check card apply.

Q: How do I participate?
A: Check cards - If you have an First Commercial Bank, N.A (USA) Visa check card all you have to do is enroll in the program. Enrollment is convenient, simply call +1 601 282 9653 or 1-+1 601 282 9653 (Rest of the World and Mainland) or visit a branch near you for assistance. Credit cards - apply for a TravelAwards Plus credit card and upon credit approval enrollment is automatic.