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On a Bicycle Built for 5% Cash Back

Posted by Jennifer Spencer on August 27, 2010 in 5% PowerPerks

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This Sunday is the anniversary of the passing of Pierre Lallement, inventor of the bicycle.

It’s ok, I hadn’t heard of him either until now, nor did I know the sordid history of the bicycle. Although Lallement was the first to patent the bicycle design, he sold that design to the Olivier brothers who ran with it and it’s the bicycle they created with Pierre Michaux that became famous. Lallement’s own designs never got off the ground, but continued to spark inspiration for other bike-makers. Lallement died in 1891, completely broke.

Isn’t that terrible? There’s definitely a lesson here, folks, but it’s Friday and let’s not overthink it. Instead let’s honor Monsieur Lallement’s great idea by earning 5% cash back with every non-PIN debit purchase made at a bike store on Sunday, August 29. And if you’re in the Boston area, head down to the Pierre Lallement Bike Path and have yourself a lovely ride.

Thanks to CrazyGuyOnABike.com for the info!

Details: This PerkStreet 5% cash back Daily Deal is only valid on Sunday, August 29, 2010. The amount you can earn at the 5% cash back bonus rate is limited to $500 per household annually (starting on the day your account was opened). That’s a lot of pedal power! The total amount of cash back you can earn remains unlimited. Qualifying purchases are determined by MCC codes. Non-PIN debit card purchases will earn 5% cash back on August 29 in the following category: Bike Stores (5940).

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You will earn unlimited 2% cash back for all non-PIN debit card purchases you make for the first 90 days starting on the day that your account is opened.

After the first 90 days, when your Current Account Balance at the start of the day is $5,000 or more, you'll earn unlimited 2% cash back for all non-PIN debit card purchases you make on that day. When your Current Account Balance at the start of the day is less than $5,000, you'll earn unlimited 1% cash back on all non-PIN debit card purchases you make on that day. To determine your starting Current Account Balance, we use your closing balance after all settled transactions from the previous business day. Pending purchases and transactions are not included in your Current Account Balance.

If you choose to earn coffee or music perks instead of cash back perks, you'll earn:

Music: For every $100 in non-PIN debit card purchases, you will earn 2 songs when your Current Account Balance at the start of the day is $5,000 or more or 1 song when it is below $5,000.
Coffee: For every $200 in non-PIN debit card purchases, you will earn 2 cups of coffee when your Current Account Balance at the start of the day is $5,000 or more or 1 cup when it is below $5,000.

Former PerkStreet customers who closed their accounts within the last 24 months are not eligible to receive this offer.

You may switch perks programs at any time with no penalty.

In addition you will earn 5% cash back when shopping at certain retailers. We will announce the retailers and associated time periods for earning 5% cash back at those retailers via Twitter (@perkstreet), our Facebook page or other company communications. The amount you can earn at the 5% cash back bonus rate is limited to $250 per household annually (starting on the day your account was opened). The total amount of cash back you can earn remains unlimited. Unless specific stores are named, qualifying purchases are determined by MCC codes.

All perks will be awarded in accordance with the PerkStreet Rewards Program Agreement.

This offer and the calculation of perks are subject to the terms of the PerkStreet Rewards Program Agreement. We may modify or cancel this offer at any time.

*Making $601 in weekly non-PIN purchases will earn you $625 in perks annually (when you maintain a balance of $5,000). According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average American household spends $601 per week on purchases that could be put on a debit card, including stuff like utility bills or rent. According to the Federal Reserve paper 'Household Switching Behavior at Depository Institutions' (2002), the average lifespan of a checking account is ten years, which would make the average family's lifetime earning $6,250.

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