Every time you turn around these days, there's another big bank increasing its fees, coming up with new ones, or adding just one more hoop for you to jump through. There is a better way to bank.
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Long Islanders are already saving with FREE Bonus Checking from Bethpage. |
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If you're fired up about checking fees, fight back — and let your bank know you've had enough! Complete this Pink Slip, bring it into your local Bethpage branch and we'll show you just how simple it is to "fire" your bank and switch to Bethpage, home of the best FREE checking on Long Island. Want to get started now? Check out our simple Switch Kit.
*Offer subject to change. Fees associated with insufficient funds will apply as necessary.
**Owner of the ATM may impose a fee.
***$50 "trade in" promotion is offered only at the time of a new checking account opening.
Offer may be withdrawn without prior notice.
Whether yours is the bank that never sleeps (because they're dreaming up new fees) or the one that does chase what matters (your money), here's your chance to tell them how you really feel! (And as difficult as it may be, please keep your comments "clean"! This is a family site, after all.)
So go ahead, give us your two cents…then decide to never give your big bank another cent in checking fees again. Open a checking account that's really FREE today.
*Offer subject to change. Fees associated with insufficient funds will apply as necessary.
**Owner of the ATM may impose a fee.
***$50 "trade in" promotion is offered only at the time of a new checking account opening.
Offer may be withdrawn without prior notice.
Fight back against big bank checking fees. At Bethpage, you'll find the best FREE checking on Long Island.
Hate big bank checking fees? Become a FREE checking lover with Bethpage Bonus Checking.
Bethpage Bonus Checking gives you more to love than any bank: Take a look!
Comparative information was obtained directly from banks on 09/14/2011.
Say NO to fees and YES to Bonus Checking: Here's how to open yours now.
Get started now or visit your local Bethpage branch and our friendly staff will take care of it all. It couldn't be easier!
* Bethpage Bonus Checking Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is 1.00% effective 11/14/2011 and is subject to change without notice. Interest will be posted monthly for each month that member is signed up for online banking with eStatements, receives direct deposit and makes 15 point-of-sale debit card transactions. Membership conditions may apply.
**$50 "trade in" promotion is offered only at the time of a new checking account opening.
Offer may be withdrawn without prior notice.
*** The owner of the ATM may impose a fee.
Checking at Bethpage is FREE…and easy! With more than 60 branches and shared service centers, over 250 surcharge-free ATMS across Long Island—and FREE online, mobile and telephone banking options—at Bethpage, there's only one way to bank: yours.
Visit your nearest Bethpage branch or find the closest surcharge-free ATM.
*Offer subject to change. Fees associated with insufficient funds will apply as necessary.
**Owner of the ATM may impose a fee.
***$50 "trade in" promotion is offered only at the time of a new checking account opening.
Offer may be withdrawn without prior notice.