OAKVILLE, ON, Oct. 12, 2011 /CNW/ - Canadian Tire Financial Services Limited (CTFSL) is proud to announce an exciting new way for Canadian Tire Options^® MasterCard^® cardmembers to enjoy incredible savings on entertainment, dining out, travel and more - all while earning 5X Canadian Tire 'Money' On The Card^® awards. CTFSL is making available to its customers unique offers from GaggleUp Inc., a group-buying website focused on securing discounted deals from premier providers. This week they launched a new website for Options MasterCard cardmembers that provides immediate access to these exciting online deals.

Options MasterCard cardmembers can visit ct.gaggleup.com to view deals or sign up for email alerts to find out when new deals have been added to the site. Deals can be for products and services across a wide range of categories, including travel, dining and recreational services. The savings are made even more rewarding as any deals purchased using an Options MasterCard earn 5x Canadian Tire 'Money' On The Card^® awards, which also allows customers to save when they shop at Canadian Tire stores and redeem their rewards.

"Working with GaggleUp provides us with a unique opportunity to capitalize on the group-buying trend and stay on the forefront of e-commerce technology," said Jim Kozack, VP, Marketing, Canadian Tire Financial Services Limited. "In joining with GaggleUp, our cardmembers can be offered exciting deals at significant savings - all while rewarding them with 5X Canadian Tire 'Money' On The Card^® awards."

"Our goal is to provide consumers with deals they know they can trust," said Mark Skapinker, Founder of GaggleUp. "Canadians trust the Canadian Tire brand. This relationship allows us to connect with a large customer base and offer high-quality deals that suit the lifestyle and interests of Canadian consumers."

About Canadian Tire Financial Services Limited
Located in Welland, Oakville and St. Catharines, Ontario, Canadian Tire Financial Services Limited ("CTFSL") is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. CTFSL is primarily engaged in marketing and promoting Canadian Tire branded financial products and services.  CTFSL is the parent company of Canadian Tire Bank. Canadian Tire Bank issues the Canadian Tire Options®  MasterCard®, among other credit cards, with currently over 4 million accounts. The Options MasterCard is accepted at over 24 million locations worldwide, and offers Canada's oldest and most recognized loyalty program, Canadian Tire 'Money' On The Card®.

About GaggleUp Inc.
GaggleUp Inc. is a co-branded, full service group-buying platform built to match the needs of corporate marketers, premier merchants, and consumers through the creation and delivery of exclusive deals. Founded in 2010, the company is based in Toronto, Canada. To receive GaggleUp's free daily email for the best deals, please visit www.ct.gaggleup.com.