SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harland Clarke® announced today it has entered into a relationship with AARP to offer the nearly 38 million AARP members a 20 percent discount off the standard price of American Bank Checks, Harland Clarke’s direct to consumer check brand.
“As an advocate for the independence and quality of life for people 50 and older, we are always looking for opportunities to deliver more value and benefits to our membership,” said John Larew, SVP Branded Products, AARP Services Inc. “This program makes it easier and more affordable for members to purchase checks. By aligning with a provider like Harland Clarke, we are confident our members will experience strong customer service, quality and reliability.”
A large volume of checks are still being written in the United States today, as they remain a convenient and secure method for paying bills, sending money to relatives or paying for goods and services. American Bank Checks include a wide range of personal and business checks, forms and accessories such as deposit tickets, check registers, address labels and check book covers.
As part of the program, AARP members have the added option of ordering Harland Clarke’s high security checks, which include more than 29 counterfeit-evident security attributes. While all checks feature preventative measures to guard against fraud, the high security checks incorporate even more protective components, including heat-sensitive inks, foil holograms and multi-colored prismatic backgrounds, to help prevent consumers from becoming check fraud victims.
“Harland Clarke is excited to offer AARP members a quality, discounted check program,” said Don Dolan, President, Retail Channels, Harland Clarke. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to extend to them this new benefit, providing a variety of check options and designs to accommodate their diverse needs.”
AARP members who are interested in taking advantage of this new benefit can safely and securely order checks at www.AmericanBankChecks.com/aarp or call American Bank Checks at 855.324.3362.
About Harland Clarke
Harland Clarke is a leading provider of quality payment solutions, multi-channel marketing campaigns, and secure data-driven lead generation and critical communications. In addition, Harland Clarke provides promotional products, call centers, and governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions. The company delivers operational excellence and intelligent solutions to more than 50 million consumers and 5 million small and medium sized businesses per year through its relationships with 8,500+ of the nation's leading financial institutions, large retailers, affiliate marketing companies and accounting software providers. Harland Clarke is a wholly owned subsidiary of Harland Clarke Holdings. For more information, visit www.harlandclarke.com or follow Harland Clarke on LinkedIn and on Twitter @HarlandClarke.
About AARP
AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the world’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
About ASI
AARP Services, Inc., founded in 1999, is a wholly-owned taxable subsidiary of AARP. AARP Services manages the provider relationships for and performs quality control oversight of the wide range of products and services that carry the AARP name and are made available by independent providers as benefits to AARP’s millions of members. The provider offers currently span health products, financial products, travel and leisure products, and life event services. Specific products include Medicare supplemental insurance; credit cards, auto and home, mobile home and motorcycle insurance, life insurance and annuities; member discounts on rental cars, cruises, vacation packages and lodging; special offers on technology and gifts; pharmacy services and legal services. AARP Services also engages in new product development activities for AARP and provides certain consulting services to outside companies.
