Rogers wants to start bank, could bring mobile payment to mainstream | Globalnews.ca
Rogers Communications Inc. is hoping to expand beyond the telecom business by starting up a bank that would focus on credit and payment services.
globalnews.caI don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute feeds right now, but I can share what’s publicly known about Rogers Bank and point you to where to check for the latest updates.
Short answer
- Rogers Bank has been operating as a Canadian credit-card focused subsidiary of Rogers Communications, offering Rogers-branded Mastercard products. For the latest announcements or product updates, check Rogers Bank’s official site and Rogers Communications’ investor/news pages. [citations: Rogers Bank site; Rogers communications news pages]
Brief overview
- What Rogers Bank is: A subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc. focused on credit cards and related payment products, with rewards programs tied to Rogers services. The product line has included Rogers Mastercard and related family offerings. For current product offerings, see the Rogers Bank site. [sources: rogersbank.com; rogers.com]
- History and intent: Rogers historically explored expanding financial services beyond telecom, including establishing a bank in the earlier 2010s, but the current structure centers on card products under Rogers Bank. Market coverage and press around this evolution have appeared in Canadian business news and Rogers’ announcements. [sources: CBC/Global News coverage from 2011; Rogers Bank announcements]
Where to find the latest
- Rogers Bank official announcements: rogersbank.com/en/announcements or the main Rogers Bank site’s press/about pages. [source: rogersbank.com]
- Rogers Communications corporate updates: rogers.com/investors or the newsroom for press releases related to financial services or partnerships. [source: rogers.com]
- General business press: reputable Canadian outlets (CBC, Global News, Financial outlets) that cover corporate moves or product launches related to Rogers Bank. [sources: CBC News, Global News]
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- Narrow to a specific country region (e.g., Canada only) and pull the exact latest press releases and product updates.
- Compile a quick-summary table of Rogers Bank products, rewards, and eligibility as of the latest available update.
- Set up a few keyword-search prompts you can use to monitor for new Rogers Bank news in real time.