Discount programs available to Merit member firms and their employees are another of the many benefits of joining the Association. The following is a brief summary of our current affinity programs. To obtain account numbers needed to access some of these programs, please refer to your Merit contact card or MeritTalk.

Banking/Financial Services

Group Banking Program

RBC Royal Bank offers employees competitvely priced, flexible plans for all your banking needs. For more information contact your local branch with a copy of your brochure (available here), or visit us online at www.rbc.com.

For a special RBC Visa offering to Merit Member Employees please visit us online at www.rbcroyalbank.com/rewardsintro.

Between May 1 and September 12, 2008, you could qualify to receive a FREE Eee PC when you open an RBC Signature No Limit Banking or RBC VIP Banking account. For a listing of qualifications and to take advantage of this offer, please visit www.rbc.com/greatoffer or call 1-866-756-1110. Already have an account? Visit www.rbc.com/greatoffer to learn how you could qualify for a FREE Eee PC.

Car Rental and Hotel

Choice Hotel Group Discount

Receive 15% to 20% off hotel room rates at participating Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Clarion Inn, Sleep Inn, Mainstay Suites, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn locations around the world. To make reservations you must call in advance 1-800-424-6423 or visit their website. (Note: account number needed.)

Thrifty Rental Car Corporate Rate

Merit member employees receive special corporate rates and Thrifty's Best Price Guarantee when they rent for business or pleasure. Check out the express way to reserve your car through the Blue Chip Program.

Insurance

Group Home & Auto Insurance Program

Enjoy competitive, group discounted insurance rates from Marsh's Private Client Services Practice on personal automobile and residential insurance. For more information call 1-877-476-6727 or 780-421-8143, visit their website, or download the brochure.

Phone

Rogers Wireless Cellular Discount Program

Rogers Wireless offers a special discounted cellular plan for Merit member employees. Contact Digital Communications Group 1-877-MERIT-81 (1-877-637-4881) ext. 7.

Retail

Costco Membership

Receive a special gift (approximately $10 value) on signup when you submit an application form to Costco. To obtain an application form contact Mercon Benefit Services at 780-455-5845 or toll-free at 1-877-263-7266. Note: this offer only applies to Alberta residents.

Mark's Work Wearhouse Discount

Receive 10% off regular-priced work clothing and footwear, as well as selected men's and ladies officewear. Present your contact card at the till for the discount. To locate the Mark's Work Wearhouse store near you call 1-800-663-6275.

Skillers Workwear

Receive 10% off regular-priced Skillers merchandise at participating outlets across Canada when you present your Merit contact card at the till.

If you are looking for: Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Program, Optional Life Insurance Program, Prescription Club Program or Employee & Family Assistance Program visit the Mercon Benefits website.