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What if you had a card that gave you the ability to redeem points for what you want when you want it? How would you feel if those points could be redeemed for travel, experiences, gift cards to restaurants, retail and merchandise stores, donations, or even for cash back?


With the First Bank One Rewards Program, you can redeem points whenever you want. Our First Bank Platinum Card and Mastercard® Business Card with Rewards let you get the most out of qualified purchases with a generous rewards program.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Use your credit card wherever you go and earn points for every dollar spent on qualified purchases.
  2. Let the points pile up, then use our rewards calculator to determine your earnings.
  3. Learn more about how you can redeem your earnings.
How do you earn rewards each month?
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Your calculated points earnings:
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First Bank One Rewards: What You Need to Know

Here’s everything you need to know about the First Bank One Rewards Program:
  • Participation is free and available for First Bank Platinum Rewards and Mastercard® Business Card with Rewards.
  • Points can be earned for life’s everyday purchases such as gas, groceries, utility bills, tuition, and more. There is never a limit on the amount of points you can earn.
  • Share your points with friends and family using Point Gifting.
What can you redeem your First Bank One Rewards points for?
  • Gift cards to restaurants such as Applebee’s®, The Cheesecake Factory®, and Outback Steakhouse®
  • Gift cards to retail stores like Amazon, Apple, and Starbucks
  • Merchandise like electronics, jewelry, kitchen accessories, and outdoor recreation gear
  • Travel costs such as flights, rental cars, hotels, and cruises
  • Unique experiences, like skydiving, whitewater rafting, or hang-gliding lessons
  • Donate points to charitable organizations
  • Turn your rewards points into cash when you choose the Cash Back option
  • Use Real-Time Rewards to pay at the pump with participating gas stations

Start Earning Your Rewards.

With First Bank, your purchases don’t stop at the register. Sign up for a First Bank card today to start enjoying the rewards. Visit your local branch to learn more or to get started today.


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