MILITARY STAR Offers Emergency Assistance for Cardmembers Affected by Hurricane Helene

DALLAS – MILITARY STAR® is offering cardmembers who have been affected by Hurricane Helene emergency assistance with their accounts. Cardmembers can receive 90 days 0% interest and no payments on existing balances and new purchases by calling the MILITARY STAR Contact Center now through Nov. 1 at 877-891-7827.

“As our resilient military communities begin the recovery process after this devastating hurricane, the MILITARY STAR team is here to offer assistance,” said Tommy Ward, senior vice president of the Exchange Credit Program. “Cardmembers can have a little peace of mind while they focus on taking care of their communities.”

Shoppers who sign up for a new MILITARY STAR account through Nov. 1 may also be eligible to receive 0% interest and no payments for 90 days, in addition to the standard 10% off all first-day purchases.

Emergency relief valid for active cardmembers in affected areas. Standard account terms will apply after 90 days. New purchases will be added to the existing balance during the 90-day emergency relief period. Offer for new cardmembers subject to credit approval. The first-day discount for new cardmembers will be applied as a credit on the first monthly billing statement.

The MILITARY STAR card is accepted at all military exchanges and commissaries. For more information or to apply for a card, visit https://aafes.media/MilStarPA.

 

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Media Notes:

For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Marisa Conner at 214-312-5111 or [email protected].

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