(May 24 – 12:50 ET) – VISA and Home Trust Company, Canada’s newest trust announced that Home Trust has become the 11th general gember financial institution to offer VISA cards in Canada. Home recently received its federal charter to operate as a trust company.

“It is an honour for Canada’s newest trust company to be VISA’s newest member financial institution in Canada as well,” said Mr. Gerald Soloway, Home Trust, president and CEO. “Most important, it strengthens our ability to compete strongly in what we believe is one of the most dynamic and profitable niche financial services markets in Canada.”

There are now more than 23 million VISA cards in Canada.
-IE Staff