Our members have overwhelmingly indicated to us that cash rebates are the preferred type of credit card reward, said Wendy Sabins, senior vice president for marketing products and services. Cardholders will earn one point for every dollar spent on net retail purchases using the AAA cash rewards MasterCard credit card and will be eligible to redeem their first reward, after collecting 2,500 points.

The new credit card product will give card users cash back for their everyday purchases, including grocery store, restaurant and gasoline purchases. Applications for the card will be provided by Bank of America, in all 75 Auto Club offices throughout southern California.

The Auto Club will continue to offer its AAA gas rebate Visa credit card, which provides monthly cash rebates of up to 5% on all gasoline purchases made at the pump with the credit card. AAA gas rebate Visa cardholders have the option to keep their current credit card, request the cash rewards credit card and use both cards, or request the cash rewards credit card only.

The Automobile Club of Southern California, the largest member of the AAA federation of motor clubs, offers a variety of services and products, including roadside assistance, insurance products and services, AAA credit cards and automotive pricing and buying programs, among others.