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With the CIBC mobile payment app now available for download in BlackBerry App World, CIBC is adding a little bit of a bonus to the mix in an effort to entice folks to go ahead and try it out. Now, when you download the app and register you'll be eligible for a $15 credit on your account to use for mobile payments. There are a few caveats though that you'll have to consider. You must be a CIBC acount holder, have a NFC capable BlackBerry Bold 9900 and an activated NFC SIM card from Rogers. If you have all those things, you can hit the link below for the full details. Thanks, @Andy4Life!
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