{"id":2201,"date":"2015-11-12T12:23:25","date_gmt":"2015-11-12T18:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2201"},"modified":"2015-11-12T12:23:25","modified_gmt":"2015-11-12T18:23:25","slug":"exchange-perks-up-free-extra-app-with-coffee-club-more-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2201","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Perks Up Free Extra App with Coffee Club, More Features"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013 <\/b>Changes are brewing for the Army & Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s free Exchange Extra app as military shoppers can access mobile versions of their Coffee Club punch cards and other promotions.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The app has been updated to give shoppers quick access to information on the latest Exchange promotions, contests, coupons, BE FIT information and more. The free app is available at the App Store for Apple products or Google Play for Android devices.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Once shoppers download the app, they can take their smartphone and paper Coffee Club cards to an Express cashier, who will convert the paper punches to mobile punches. Shoppers can earn electronic, sharable \u201cbadges\u201d for each cup of coffee purchased. The more mobile punches shoppers earn, the more special offers they will receive, downloaded straight to their app.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe updated app puts the popular Coffee Club right at shoppers\u2019 fingertips,\u201d said Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate, Exchange senior enlisted advisor. \u201cThe app is free\u2014and the extra Coffee Club offers make downloading it even more worthwhile.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Other updates to the app include mobile coupons and digital versions of the Exchange\u2019s weekly sales flier. Shoppers can also find information about Exchange contests, find recipes and save their shopping lists straight to the app.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange recognizes that today\u2019s military shoppers are in touch with technology and expect more from their shopping experience,\u201d Applegate said. \u201cThe Exchange Extra app gives the Exchange another method for interacting with shoppers, enhancing their overall shopping trip.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To find the app, shoppers should search for \u201cExchange Extra\u201d on the App Store or Google Play. To access the app\u2019s updated features, shoppers who currently use the app must download the new version from the App Store or Google Play.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at <\/span>http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/span><\/a>or follow us on Twitter at <\/span>https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0<\/span>Media Notes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/b>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Julie Mitchell, 214-312-3327 or mitchelljul@aafes.com.<\/span><\/p>\n\t

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