Chase Paymentech recently launched its 7th annual Holiday Pulse. The Pulse tracks the aggregate online sales volume, payment transactions, and average volumes from its 50 largest e-commerce partners, helping merchants track holiday economic activity. This year Chase Paymentech is adding traditional brick and mortar volume information to the Pulse. The Pulse provides an in-depth look into trends during merchant’s busiest time of the year, the period from 10.29.2012 through 12.31.2012. Click here for more information.

Chase and the i.am.angel Foundation announced the opening of the Chase Homeownership Center in Boyle Heights, CA. The center will offer face-to-face counseling for borrowers who are struggling to make their mortgage payments. In partnership with the East LA Community Corporation (ELACC), the Boyle Heights center will also offer home-buying and financial literacy education for both Chase and non-Chase customers. Click here for more information.

New Chase Total Checking customers who deposit at least $100 into their account and set up direct deposit will receive a $150 cash bonus. The bonus will be paid within 10 business days after the initial direct deposit has been received. Click here for more information.

Chase Card Services announced the availability of Ultimate Rewards redemption for Chase cardholders at Amazon.com. Chase Freedom, Chase Sapphire, and Ink from Chase cardholders can now redeem 100 points per dollar in eligible purchases made through Amazon.com. Cardmembers must sign up at Amazon.com in order to redeem Ultimate Rewards points. Click here for more information.

Chase Card Services' new Fairmont Visa Signature Card offers cardmembers access to exclusive amenities and rewards at Fairmont Hotels and Resorts. Benefits include two complimentary nights with two breakfast dining certificates at any Fairmont property worldwide, after making $1,000 in purchases within the first three months of account opening. Plus, there are no foreign transaction fees for international purchases. Click here for more information.

Chase Card Services of Canada announced the launch of the Amazon.ca Rewards Visa Card. Cardmembers will earn two reward points for every dollar spent on eligible Amazon.ca purchases and one reward point per dollar spent everywhere Visa credit cards are accepted. Cardmembers will also receive an automatic $20 statement credit every time they accumulate 2,000 points. There is no limit to the number of reward points that cardmembers can accumulate. Click here for more information.