KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) and Commerce Bank have come together to offer NASW members a Visa^® rewards credit card.

Commerce Bank Introduces the National Association of Social Workers Visa(R) Rewards Credit Card (Photo: Business Wire)

The card offers reward points with unlimited earnings, as well as no annual fee. Cardholders can redeem points for statement credit, gift cards, merchandise, or travel. Additional features and benefits include $100,000 travel insurance, emergency card replacement and cash advances, 24/7 customer service, Visa Zero Liability coverage, E-Statements and AutoPay. Other exclusive benefits are also available to NASW cardholder members.

“We’re excited to work with the National Association of Social Workers to offer a customized credit card product that offers such valuable rewards and incentives,” said Carl Bradbury, Director of Consumer Card Products. “The National Association of Social Workers is an impressive organization with an empowering mission. Commerce Bank is proud to partner with such a notable organization and offer a card that will allow members to show their support for NASW while enjoying the many benefits that come with a Commerce Bank credit card.” Speaking of the new card product, Gail Waller Woods, NASW Communications Director said, “We are very excited about our relationship with Commerce Bank and the ability for us to provide a credit card with great rates and a quality rewards program to our members.”

NASW is the largest membership organization of professional social workers in the world with 130,000 members. Located in Washington, DC, it was founded in 1955 through a merger of seven social work organizations. NASW works to enhance the professional growth and development of its members, to create and maintain standards for the profession, and to advance sound social policies. The organization also contributes to the well-being of individuals, families and communities through its work and advocacy. The card will be available through the Commerce Bank website at www.commercebank.com/NASW as well as the NASW website, http://www.socialworkers.org. The NASW Visa card is accepted anywhere Visacards are accepted.

About Commerce Bank

Commerce Bank, is a subsidiary of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBSH), a $22.5 billion regional bank holding company, as of September 30, 2013. For almost 150 years, Commerce Bank has been meeting the financial services needs of individuals and businesses. Commerce Bank provides a diversified line of financial services, including business and personal banking, wealth management, financial planning, and investments through its affiliated companies. Commerce Bank operates in more than 360 retail locations in the Central United States and has a nationwide presence in the commercial payments industry. Commerce Bancshares also has operating subsidiaries involved in mortgage banking, leasing, credit-related insurance, private equity and real estate activities. For additional information, please visit www.commercebank.com.

About the National Association of Social Workers

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) in Washington, DC, is the largest membership organization of professional social workers with 130,000 members. It promotes, develops, and protects the practice of social work and social workers. NASW also seeks to enhance the well-being of individuals, families, and communities through its advocacy. NASW has 55 chapters in every state in the U.S., plus in Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Metro Washington DC and New York City.

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Source: Commerce Bank