Capital One Canada Supports Wildfire Relief Efforts in Alberta

Donation to the Canadian Red Cross Will Help Support Impacted Families and Communities

TORONTO, May 6, 2016 /CNW/ - In support of those affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta, Capital One Canada announced today its commitment to donate $75,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to help provide much-needed assistance to families and residents in the affected region.

"The destruction and impact the fires are having on people's lives is truly heartbreaking and our thoughts are with all the residents in the affected communities. We also send a heartfelt thanks to all the brave firefighters, first responders and volunteers who are on the ground helping with relief efforts," said Shane Holdaway, President of Capital One Canada. "For Capital One customers, we want them to know that we're always here to help if they need assistance."

Capital One is committed to helping its customers, which includes its Costco and Hudson's Bay cardholders, who may be experiencing unexpected financial challenges due to the wildfires. 

For information or assistance with their account, cardholders can call the number on their card or statement, or reach out to @CapitalOneCA on Twitter.

About Capital One
With offices in Toronto, Kitchener-Waterloo and Montreal, Capital One Canada has been offering Canadian consumers a range of competitive MasterCard® credit cards since 1996. We challenge ourselves to see the world through the eyes of our customers, so we can deliver the market-leading credit products and exceptional service they're looking for. Capital One Canada is a division of Capital One Bank, a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation of McLean, Virginia (NYSE: COF). Capital One Bank (Canada Branch) is an authorized foreign bank branch of Capital One Bank (USA), N.A, a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation of McLean, Virginia (NYSE: COF). To learn more, visit www.capitalone.ca

SOURCE Capital One Services, Inc.

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