New and existing card holders are rewarded for their customer loyalty with premium credit card benefits and exclusive offers. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Expanded and simplified rewards including 3X per $1 spent on BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad purchases and eligible gas station, EV charging station purchases and on tollway charges. 
• First use bonus of 10,000 points after $500 spent within 90 days of account opening. 
• 0%* introductory APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 billing cycles. After that, a variable APR, currently 17.74%-30.74%. 
• No Annual Fee.
• Accelerated 2X points value for redemption at BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad dealerships. 
• BMW Card Extend Pay always-on offer of 6 months with no fees or interest for BMW purchases for eligible cardholders. 
• BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad Auto Sweeps points redemption towards your customer loan or lease payments. 
• Dollar for dollar points system continues for all other purchases. 

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – October 13, 2026…U.S. Bank is launching redesigned BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad Mastercard® credit card products that offer cardholders enhanced rewards value, integrated with their BMW experience, and payment flexibility.

The new cards, with Mastercard as their network, help consumers convert rewards earned on their everyday spend into the purchase or lease of their next BMW. The unique benefits reward cardholders when they use their card for purchasing and redeeming for their beloved BMW products. They can earn triple rewards for every dollar spent on BMW purchases and double points value for redemption at BMW dealerships. Eligible cardholders can take advantage of a special six-month ExtendPay installment payment plan with no fees or interest when paying for BMW, MINI or BMW Motorrad sales and services. The card also has a first-time bonus of 10,000 points, when $500 is spent within the first 90 days, and 0% on eligible purchases and balance transfers for the first 12 billing cycles.

“BMW is the leading premium automotive brand that has created fierce loyalty with its customers. U.S. Bank’s upgraded BMW-branded credit card is designed to reward this loyalty,” said Tanuj Suri, head of co-brand cards at U.S. Bank. “Our compelling new card benefits enable BMW customers to earn rewards rapidly when they make everyday purchases, but especially for BMW purchases. Those rewards multiply when used for BMW products and services, including the ability to automatically apply rewards against a BMW Financial Services Loan.”

“BMW Financial Services is an important part of the overall customer experience, and we are always looking for new ways to deliver greater value and flexibility to our customers,” said Ole Jensen, President & CEO, BMW Financial Services North America. “These enhanced card benefits make it easier for customers to turn their everyday spending into meaningful rewards they can use – from purchases and service at our dealerships, to their BMW Financial Services loan or lease.”

When BMW, MINI or BMW Motorrad customers enroll their eligible loan or lease, any points are worth double when applied to that loan or lease. For example, that means 10,000 points are worth $200 when applied toward your BMW Financial Services loan or lease instead of $100.  For more information, visit online here. 

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About BMW Financial Services North America, LLC

BMW Financial Services North America was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing of BMW Group products. Since then, the company has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit. BMW Financial Services North America offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW Group customer. The company also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With over $50 billion in serviced assets and more than 1,100,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., BMW Financial Services North America finances more than half of the BMW sold or leased in North America. BMW Financial Services employs more than 900 people, many of whom are located in Columbus, Ohio, serving the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealers and its customers by offering financing and leasing options and branded financial services products.

About U.S. Bancorp 
Headquartered in Minneapolis, U.S. Bancorp is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States. Our three major business lines serve 15 million clients throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe, and our team of nearly 70,000 people invest our hearts and minds to power human potential every day. Ranked 105th on the Fortune 500, we are deeply respected for our culture and long-term stewardship and admired for our diversified business mix and product capabilities. 

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Woodcliff Lake, N.J. — May 11, 2026… BMW Financial Services North America announced that it has been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among premium automotive financing providers in the JD Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Financing Satisfaction Study^SM. The JD Power study evaluates customer satisfaction across eight core dimensions (in order of importance): level of trust with provider; loan/lease offering met needs; experience managing my loan/lease; keeps me informed about my loan/lease; experience obtaining loan/lease; makes it easy to do business with; digital channels; and people.

BMW Financial Services North America’s strong performance underscores the effectiveness of the company’s All In. Simply Smart. approach, which removes complexity from automotive financing while maintaining the premium standards customers expect from BMW. Designed to simplify the financing journey, the program brings together competitive offers, clear communication, digital convenience, and personalized solutions that make it easier for customers to select, manage, and enjoy their BMW.

“Being recognized by JD Power is a powerful demonstration of our strategy and our commitment to putting customers at the center of everything we do,” said Ole Jensen, President & CEO, BMW Group Financial Services North America. “This award reflects the dedication of our teams, our ongoing investments in intuitive digital tools, and flexible financial solutions that elevate the BMW ownership experience.”

BMW Group Financial Services North America supports BMW and MINI customers and dealers nationwide with innovative financing and leasing options tailored to evolving customer needs. Through All In. Simply Smart., the company delivers confidence and clarity at every stage of the leasing and ownership lifecycles.

The JD Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Financing Satisfaction Study is based on responses from thousands of vehicle buyers and lessees nationwide and is widely regarded as a leading benchmark for customer experience in automotive finance. BMW Financial Services North America received the highest score in a tie in the premium segment of the JD Power 2025 U.S. Automotive Financing Satisfaction Study, which measures customers’ satisfaction with their auto finance provider. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details. For more information about BMW Financial Services North America visit BMW Financial Services – BMW North America.

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BMW Financial Services North America, LLC

BMW Financial Services North America was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing of BMW Group products. Since then, the company has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit. BMW Financial Services North America offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW Group customer. The company also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With nearly $50 billion in serviced assets and over 1,100,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., BMW Financial Services North America finances more than half of the BMW sold or leased in North America. BMW Financial Services employs more than 900 people, many of whom are located in Columbus, Ohio, serving the U.S. and Canadian markets. In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealers and its customers by offering financing and leasing options and branded financial services products.

SUPPORTING HEALING AND WELLNESS WITH ART

Spartanburg, SC, Dec. 11, 2015 – When it comes to the healing process, it’s not all about doctors and medicine. Emotional and mental wellbeing plays a large role in recovery time, especially with children, who are often frightened and lonely during their hospital stay.  Making pediatrics units inviting, decorative and bright is one way to make children feel more at ease.

Thanks to BMW Financial Services NA, LLC, a large colorful painting now hangs on the wall in Spartanburg Medical Center’s pediatrics unit.  The 12-bed pediatrics unit at Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System’s flagship hospital, is staffed with 22 clinical staff members and serves more than 200 patients a month.

“It means a lot to receive art work like this,” said Devonne Gerstenacker, MSN, RN, CPN, CPS and nurse manager of pediatrics. “Having a bright environment makes our patients feel happier and that’s a big part of healing.”

“The paintings brighten up the area,” said patient care associate Martha Scott, RN. “We need that for our patients, many of whom are in the same room and surroundings for extended periods of time undergoing tough treatments.”

This is one of many community support programs BMW Financial Services engages in all over the country.  The company culture is rooted in sustainability, responsibility and giving back to local communities. During its annual “Driving Force” event, BMW Financial Services executives and dealers, together participate in community outreach.  

“Corporate Social Responsibility is in our DNA, said, Ed Robinson, CEO, BMW Financial Services. “We work closely with our dealers and invite them to join our efforts in local communities. Our teams have renovated a school in Punta Mita, Mexico, contributed to a foundation for sea turtle rescue and research in Boca Raton, Florida, donated to a number of Seeing Eye Dog programs, and now collaborated on a colorful six-panel mural-like painting to brighten the hospital and treatment facilities. It’s a wonderful part of our culture.”

BMW FS collaborated on the project with the Atlanta-based Foundation for Hospital Art, which provides art kits and other support for volunteers to create paintings. The Foundation for Hospital Art connected BMW Financial Services with Spartanburg Regional Foundation’s Healing Arts Program. Spartanburg County, in South Carolina, is home to the BMW Manufacturing Co., the BMW Performance Center and the BMW Zentrum Museum.

About BMW Group Financial Services

BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing of BMW products. Since then, the Group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit.

BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The Group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $45 billion in serviced assets and 1,269,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, BMW Group Financial Services finances almost three-quarters of the BMWs sold or leased in North America. BMW Group Financial Services employs more than 800 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Ohio, Regional Service Center, which serves the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealers and its customers by offering financing and leasing options and branded financial services products. Alphera Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to multi-brand dealers.

BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America. up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.  Information about BMW

Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

www.bmwusa.com

www.bmwmotorradusa.com

www.miniusa.com

www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

About Spartanburg Regional Health System

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through four hospitals: Spartanburg Medical Center, Pelham Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center, 113-bed long-term care, skilled nursing facility that offers nursing care and rehabilitation services. SRHS provides unparalleled oncological care through the Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 300 physicians across seven counties in two states. SRHS employs nearly 6,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers, a vibrant post-acute division, a Level I Trauma Center, and Advicare, a licensed Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). Advicare provides Medicaid services to residents throughout the state of South Carolina. U.S. News and World Report ranked Spartanburg Medical Center the No. 1 regional hospital in South Carolina in 2014-15. The Commission on Cancer gave Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute its Outstanding Achievement Award.

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Media Contacts:

Steve Bottieri, BMW Financial Services

Email:  steven.bottieri@bmwfs.com

Phone: 201-307-4247

Jessica Pickens, SRHS

Email:  jpickens@srhs.com

Phone: 1-864-706-5624

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – February 25, 2014 – With the launch of the BMW i3, the brand’s first premium electric vehicle, BMW Group Financial Services becomes one of the first in the industry to create a financial solution to ownership that provides eligible customers with the options to lower their monthly payment and return the vehicle at the end of their contract term.  The financing product called ‘OwnersChoice with Flex,’ provides eligible BMW i3 customers the option to increase their final OwnerChoice balloon payment due at the end of their contract term by up to $7,500.  This increased final balloon payment reduces the amount of the customer’s required monthly payment.  Eligible buyers of a new i3 may also be able to receive a Federal EV Income Tax Credit.   Customers should consult with tax professionals to determine if they qualify for the tax credit as eligibility is complicated and subject to change.

According to Fred Isele, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BMW Group Financial Services, ‘OwnersChoice,’ is similar to a lease program in that the retail contract provides low monthly payments followed by a balloon payment at the end – however, the distinct difference remains in ownership. 

“Owners can gain a comfortable payment for one of the highest technological and efficient premium electric vehicles available to date, and know that we’ve created end-of-term options including optional return of the vehicle, while providing them a means to own the vehicle,” said Isele.

End-of-term options include completing the purchase of the car by paying the full balloon payment due at the end of their contract term, or returning the car in exchange for a pre-determined vehicle price and paying the remaining amount of the balloon payment at that time. 

‘OwnersChoice’ will be available in 46 states for the new BMW i3 subject to credit approval, state restrictions, and other conditions.  Isele notes that while the program provides ownership, it includes a walkaway vehicle return option similar to a lease.

About BMW Group Financial Services

BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing of BMW products. Since then, the Group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit.

BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The Group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $36 billion in serviced assets and 1,031,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, BMW Group Financial Services finances almost three-quarters of the BMWs sold or leased in North America. BMW Group Financial Services employs more than 800 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Ohio, Regional Service Center, which serves the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealers and its customers by offering financing and leasing options and branded financial services products. Alphera Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to multi-brand dealers.

BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America. up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC. BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

www.bmwgroupna.com

www.bmwusa.com

www.bmwmotorradusa.com

www.miniusa.com

www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ, April 23, 2012 – BMW Financial Services has taken the next step in offering its Ultimate Lease customer a smoother, less-stressful lease-end experience – and overall simpler leasing experience – with the introduction of its BMW Lease Protection Program.   

“Our new BMW Lease Protection product , which some might refer to as extended-wear-and-tear coverage, virtually eliminates the potential out-of-pocket costs  of common repairs at lease-end , thus making the leasing experience that much more pleasurable,” explained Lisa McPherson, BMW Financial Services general manager of insurance. “This is our latest program to make leasing a BMW (or a MINI) a pleasurable experience and minimizing issues surrounding wear and tear, tire and wheel problems and minor dings and dents which may become apparent when the vehicle is returned at the end of the lease.”

BMW Lease Protection joins BMW Tire & Wheel Protection, BMW Paintless Dent Repair and BMW Windshield Protection to provide coverage for everyday mishaps. These same programs are offered to MINI customers.

“One of the reasons people lease cars is for a virtually worry-free driving experience, one which enables them to enjoy their vehicles for the life of the lease and then either walk away or move into their next BMW or MINI,” explained McPherson. “We understand this and are continually upgrading the BMW Ultimate Lease to make the experience that much more pleasurable and rewarding for the BMW Financial Services customer.

“Taking the costly surprises out of the lease experience by providing BMW-level protection is the obvious way to do just that.”

The BMW Lease Protection Program, which must be purchased at time of new-vehicle delivery, covers up to $3,750 in billed excess wear and use charges at turn in (not during the life of the lease). Items covered by the program include:

-         Dents and dings

-         Tires

-         Wheels

-         Upholstery, rips, tears

-         Glass

-         Headlamps (including Xenon), fog lamps, tail-lamp assemblies

-         Bumpers, step bumpers, surrounding trim

-         Navigation/display screen

-         Factory entertainment system

-         Convertible tops

-         Carpets

-         Mufflers and tail pipes

-         Rubber door seals

-         Mirrors, mirror covers and housing

-         Name-plate badges and hood ornaments

-         Moldings, trim, metal and chrome

-         Missing parts (up to $300 per occurrence)

The process for determining excess wear and use occurs at the lease-end inspection, generally performed at the BMW Center. There an inspector reviews the vehicle, noting if there are any items in need of attention. If so, the information is presented to the customer (who will receive a comprehensive lease-end inspection report) and the claim is submitted to BMW Financial Services directly by the dealer – the customer does not have to do anything.

About BMW Group Financial Services

BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing of BMW products.   Since then, the Group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit. 

BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The Group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $34 billion in serviced assets and 1,000,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, BMW Group Financial Services finances almost three-quarters of the BMWs sold or leased in North America.   BMW Group Financial Services employs more than 800 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Ohio Regional Service Center which serves the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealer and customer networks by offering various financing and leasing options.    Alphera Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to dealers who are not part of the BMW and MINI networks.

BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America.  up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC.  BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer, is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

www.bmwgroupna.com  
www.bmwusa.com  
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.MINIusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ – March 13…A pair of industry-leading protection programs tailored for BMW motorcycle owners recently introduced by BMW Financial Services have the potential to significantly reduce the impact of physical and financial obstacles on riders of the German-made motorcycles.

The BMW Motorrad (motorcycle) Tire & Wheel Protection plan will provide replacements should the covered BMW motorcycle’s tires or wheels suffer any road hazard damage during the plan period, which can be purchased in one-to-five-year increments.

The BMW Motorrad GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) product protects a BMW motorcycle owner who financed his or her motorcycle through BMW Financial Services should their motorcycle be totaled or stolen and their insurance carrier determine its value as less than that of the loan balance.

“Our customers and dealers have asked us to provide these products to ensure every aspect of the BMW motorcycle ownership experience is as positive as we can make it,” explained Lisa McPherson, BMW Financial Services general manager of insurance. “Products like this have existed in the marketplace, but our products are designed to meet the needs of the BMW customer and BMW dealer.”

Both products are available through authorized BMW Motorrad dealers and must be secured at the same time the motorcycle is purchased.

Replacement – never repair – constitutes a key part of the Motorrad Tire & Wheel Protection Product with OEM or OEM-approved parts installed when the originals are damaged due to road hazards, including glass, metal, potholes, debris, nails, blowouts, etc.

 “Road hazards are everywhere, regardless of topography and climate,” said McPherson. “Now a BMW motorcyclist can ride out of the dealership secure in knowing regardless of the obstacles he or she might encounter, should something happen to a relatively expensive wheel and/or tire, a BMW-specific replacement is fully covered at no additional expense.

“Unfortunately, road hazards are a fact of life and wheels and tires take the brunt of them. This program provides just the kind of protection our customers want.”

Within the maximum $25,000 claim allowed under the Motorrad GAP is up to $1,000 of the customer’s primary insurance deductible. In addition, the coverage is available on both used and new motorcycles.

“We are going even one step further than the competition by offering our GAP coverage to non-BMW motorcycle buyers when they purchase their rides through one of our authorized dealers,” said McPherson. “Again, this product is about the BMW ownership experience and we want to help our dealers provide it to all of their customers.”

Humorous Tone in BMW Financial Services’ Newest Social Media Platform Stays Relevant While Enforcing Security and Reliability for Serious Vehicle Coverage

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – August 9, 2011 – BMW Group Financial Services has launched a three-part- series of viral videos to demonstrate the significance of authenticity within one’s vehicle, as well as promoting its own extended vehicle protection program. The “Natural” campaign incorporates both humor and validity through a mixture of memorable viral and print visuals.  As a captive finance organization, BMW Financial Services is continuing to seek relevant means to highlight serious vehicle coverage and will be promoting the campaign through the BMWUSA YouTube Channel, as well as the new Financial Services tab on BMW USA’s Facebook fan page.

“With social media such a significant part of our consumers’ lifestyle, we want to remain relevant to our customers’ every need,” said Shaun Bugbee, vice president of sales and marketing for BMW Group Financial Services.  “Our Extended Vehicle Protection plan is a necessity for all owners, and by using a humorous, yet informative, means to remind consumers of its intention, we can stay top-of-mind without being intrusive.”

BMW Financial Services’ “Natural” Campaign promotes the company’s Extended Vehicle Protection Plan and through three separate viral video spots exemplifies the use of original BMW replacement parts, showcased through humorous visuals to portray the tagline that “some things just aren’t natural.” 

The spots, produced by NYC-based G2 USA, a WPP company, began the week of July 18th, and enforce the idea of remaining authentic while highlighting various animals in a funny way, depicting “un”natural body parts, ie., a horse with zebra legs; penguins with a toucans beak; and a lion with a water buffalo horn.  All CGI work was produced by QuietMan of NYC.  The videos can be viewed through the company’s facebook fan page directly at http://www.facebook.com/BMWUSA?sk=app_199134910131531 (or www.facebook.com/BMWUSA  under the “financial services” tab) or through http://www.youtube.com/user/BMWUSA .

The Extended Vehicle Protection Plan is an assurance that the brand stands behind all service contracts and not only guarantees 100 percent original BMW replacement parts, but offers additional security and benefits including:

• Covered repairs performed at an authorized BMW repair facility
• Use of only original BMW parts (vehicle safety and advanced components not compromised by inferior parts)
• 24-hour BMW Roadside Assistance, in the unlikely event of a breakdown
• Protection of vehicle resale value
• A worry-free ownership experience

All repairs are performed by trained BMW Technicians who use only new or remanufactured original BMW parts.

About BMW Group Financial Services

BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing efforts of BMW of North America.   Since then, the group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit. 

BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $34 billion in serviced assets and 1,000,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, BMW Group Financial Services finances almost three-quarters of the BMWs sold or leased in North America.   BMW Group Financial Services employs more than 800 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Ohio Regional Service Center which serves the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealer and customer networks by offering various financing and leasing options.    Alphera Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to dealers who are not part of the BMW and MINI networks.

BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America.  up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC.  BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer, is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

www.bmwgroupna.com  
www.bmwusa.com  
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

Media Contact:

TomStepanchak                                                                                                               

General Manager, Marketing                                          

BMW Group Financial Services                                     

(201) 307- 4124   Tom.Stepanchak@bmwfs.com

Deb Pollack for BMW Group Financial Services

(805) 320-9248  dpollack1@earthlink.net     

2011 Award Recognition Marks BMW Financial Services as North American Captive Finance Leader in J.D. Power Acknowledgement -- Highlights Twenty-two Top Consumer and Dealer Financing Awards Received Since 1997 and 8 Consecutive Years of Recognition for Dealer Financing Satisfaction

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – July 29, 2011 –BMW Group Financial Services continues its notable record as having earned more J.D. Power Dealer Financing Satisfaction Awards than any other captive finance organization in North America, with its 2011 recognition within the Prime Retail Credit category.  Tying for first place in the segment, this year’s award marks the Group’s 22nd consumer and dealer financing award, and the eighth consecutive year of being recognized for dealer financing satisfaction.

“We are proud to consistently find recognition within this coveted award program,” said Ed Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer for BMW Group Financial Services.  “As a captive finance group, our goal is always to exceed the expectations of our dealers and continued acknowledgement by JD Power only enhances our credibility with our dealers, as well as customers. We are extremely proud of our Associates who also service Canada and Mexico from our Regional Services Center in Hilliard, Ohio and earn this recognition with their daily commitment.” 

Robinson noted that despite industry turmoil over the past several years, dealer satisfaction continues to grow.  “We are making great strides through the use of innovation and mobile technology that delivers world-class service for our dealers, and thus, our mutual clientele.”

About BMW Group Financial Services

BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing efforts of BMW of North America.   Since then, the group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit. 

BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $34 billion in serviced assets and 1,000,000 automotive lending customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, BMW Group Financial Services finances almost three-quarters of the BMWs sold or leased in North America.   BMW Group Financial Services employs more than 800 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Ohio Regional Service Center which serves the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealer and customer networks by offering various financing and leasing options.    Alphera  Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to dealers who are not part of the BMW and MINI networks.

BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America.  up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC.  BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer, is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

www.bmwgroupna.com  
www.bmwusa.com  
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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Media Contacts:                                                                                            

Tom Stepanchak, General Manager, Marketing                                          

BMW Group Financial Services                                     

(201) 307- 4124   Tom.Stepanchak@bmwfs.com

Or

Deb Pollack for BMW Group Financial Services

(805) 320-9248  dpollack1@earthlink.net     

Dealers’ Appreciation Recognized Through all Three Awards for Dealer Finance Excellence

World Class Service by BMW Financial Services Remains Consistent as Company Earns Highest Ranked Retail Leasing Position for 7th Consecutive Year

Woodcliff Lake, NJ, August 2, 2010 -- BMW Group Financial Services has once again outperformed the automotive finance industry by earning three-out-of-three top awards as recognized by the 2010 J.D. Power and Associates Awards for excellence in dealer financing satisfaction. With a total of 21 J.D. Power and Associates Awards earned since 1997, BMW Group Financial Services has received more J.D. Power Awards for dealer and consumer financing satisfaction than any luxury automaker.  In addition to earning the highest ranking position for Retail Leasing for the 7th consecutive year, the company also ranked highest in the Floor Planning category, as well as earned the highest ranking for Prime Retail Credit through its Alphera division, the company’s non-captive organization which provides financial services to dealers beyond the BMW Group franchised network.

According to Ed Robinson, President and Chief Executive Officer, BMW Group Financial Services, the company is enormously energized by the phenomenal success these awards reflect on all its associates.  “To receive such accolades during a year which presented a multitude of challenges within the financial landscape, shows the dedication our entire team provides,” says Robinson.  “Of equal importance is that our dealers clearly understand and value our total commitment to servicing their financial needs.”

Robinson also noted that the commitment between BMW Financial Services and its dealer network remains mutual, as evidenced through the company’s continued commercial growth, despite recent economic difficulties.  In spite of the challenging business environment, we were able to increase the number of floor plan dealers in 2009, while providing uninterrupted funding for our existing dealer base. These dealers are in addition to the more than 50 percent of BMW Group dealers already on board with floor planning. 

Robinson stated that dealer satisfaction for BMW Financial Services has remained consistently high as the brand is always seeking continued efficiencies to support its dealer partnerships.  “eContracting is but one program in which we’ve invested several million dollars on behalf of our dealers,” says Robinson. “We’ve helped our dealers simplify the buying process for their customers, while providing significant time and cost savings.”  The eContracting initiative, a fully functional solution for electronic contract validation within dealerships, is currently up and running for dealers in seven states and is targeted to reach dealers in a total of 17 states by the close of 2011.

“The J.D. Power and Associates Award recognition earned by Alphera takes special notice,” Robinson said, “This is the first time a non-captive has received the Prime Retail Award in more than a decade.  Alphera Financial Services was founded by BMW Group Financial Services in 2006 on the basis of premium customer service and focuses on building a strong and profitable relationship through the delivery of financial services products to more than 700 dealers in North America.”

About BMW Group Financial Services

BMW Group Financial Services was established in the U.S. in 1992 to support the sales and marketing efforts of BMW of North America.   Since then, the group has expanded to provide service to markets in multiple countries and continues to evolve beyond its role as a captive finance unit. 

BMW Group Financial Services offers a wide range of leasing, retail and commercial financing and banking products tailored to meet the needs of the BMW customer. The group also provides financing to BMW dealers for expanding dealership capabilities and enhancing overall operations. With more than $30 billion in serviced assets and 900,000 automotive lending customers, BMW Group Financial Services finances about half of the BMWs sold or leased in the United States and Canada.  

BMW Group Financial Services employs nearly 1,000 people, including consultants and temporary workers, most of whom are located in the Hilliard, Regional Service Center.

In 2001, the MINI Financial Services division was established to provide support for the brand’s dealer and customer networks by offering various financing and leasing options.    Alphera Financial Services was established in 2006 to provide financial services to dealers who are not part of the BMW and MINI networks.

BMW Group Financial Services also offers credit card products through its subsidiary, the BMW Bank of North America.  up2drive.com is a division of BMW Bank of North America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW Financial Services NA, LLC.  BMW Insurance Agency, Inc., a property and casualty producer, is also part of BMW Group Financial Services.

Information about BMW Group products is available to consumers via the Internet at:

www.bmwgroupna.com 
www.bmwusa.com 
www.bmwmotorradusa.com
www.miniusa.com
www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com

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Hilliard, OH - September 12, 2007... The Police Department K-9 Unit in Hilliard,
Ohio will fight crime in a brand new patrol vehicle - a customized 2007 BMW X3
- it was announced today by BMW Group Financial Services during an official
donation ceremony held at its national Customer Service Center in Hilliard,
Ohio. Joined by Hilliard Mayor Don Schonhardt, BMW FS presented the $50,000
vehicle to Hilliard Police Chief Rodney Garnett and the Hilliard Police K-9
Unit, underscoring the company's support of the community, the Hilliard Police
Department and the K-9 Unit's successful crime fighting record.

Since 2005 the K-9 Unit has been responsible for the arrests of more than 70
people, charged with 92 crimes. The Unit includes Officer Jim Large and Brix -
a four-year-old, 68-pound Belgian Malinois who arrived in the U.S. from the
Netherlands in June 2005. State-certified as a Dual Purpose Police Service K-9,
Brix is the first police K-9 for the City of Hilliard. The duo's primary
duties include building and area searches, evidence location, criminal
apprehension and narcotics detection.

"We are pleased to recognize the second anniversary of the Hilliard Police K-9
Unit with a new patrol vehicle, and we're confident this specially-outfitted
BMW X3 will provide the superior performance capability, accessibility and
maneuverability required to effectively get the job done," said Sanjay
Chhabria, Vice President of Operations for BMW Financial Services. "BMW
Financial Services is committed to supporting the local community through
endeavors such as this. We congratulate both Officer Large and Brix on their
outstanding work thus far, and we wish the entire Hilliard Police Department
much continued success in protecting the citizens of Hilliard."

Adorned with easily identifiable Hilliard Police Department and special K-9
Unit decals, the silver, all-new BMW X3 has been custom-outfitted to include
traditional patrol car roof lighting, a K-9 cage and special door latches which
may be remotely operated to allow for the K-9's swift departure from the
vehicle in the event of an emergency. Since the inception of the K-9 Unit, its
patrol vehicle has often been an effective crime deterrent, causing many
criminals to surrender, even before the police K-9 has exited the car.

To help transform the traditional BMW X3 into an official patrol vehicle that
is both K-9- and criminal-ready, BMW Financial Services was joined by several
local organizations - including Achbach Automotive, Inc., Auto Additions and
Statewide Emergency Products - which eagerly donated their services. Widely
championed in the community, the K-9 Unit was originally established and
continues to be funded through financial donations from local businesses and
other organizations, several of which have opened their doors to provide
training locations for the K-9 Unit. Many local schools have also fundraised
extensively in order to supply the K-9 Unit with added safety equipment.