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When you move your checking account to Ascend Bank, you can earn up to $300.1
- $200 for opening a Personal Checking account
- +$100 when set up direct deposit
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We offer the products and services that make your life easier. Open your account today and start to experience the Ascend Bank difference! You can also call 800-730-6603 or visit a branch to get started.
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Disclosures
1. Up to $300 Consumer Checking Offer: Offer available when you open a new Access Checking, Preferred Access Checking or Prime Access Checking account. You must enter promotion code “Spring300” if opening online or mention the promotion to a banker when opening at any Ascend Bank branch. Minimum requirements to avoid monthly service fees must be continually met and account must remain open for 180 days to receive the $200 statement credit. Get $100 for making a direct deposit within 30 days of opening your account. Eligible direct deposits are electronic automated clearing house (ACH) deposits. Examples of eligible direct deposits include, but are not limited to: payroll, Social Security, pension and government benefits. Deposits made through a teller, ATM, or the Ascend Bank mobile app are ineligible direct deposits. May be subject to 1099 reporting. Account holder is responsible for all applicable taxes. Offer valid through June 28, 2026, and may be withdrawn at any time. Must be a CT resident. Limit 1 offer per person. New and existing customers are eligible, but funding may not come from a current Ascend Bank account. Rates on all balances subject to change based on future market conditions. Accounts subject to approval. $50 minimum to open any personal checking account. View full account details at ascend.bank/personal/bank/checking. Promotional offers will be paid out within 30 days of completing the 180-day terms period.
2. Early Pay: Ascend Bank Early Pay is available with all Ascend Bank checking accounts and Ascend Bank savings accounts and grants you access to your eligible direct deposit payments up to two days prior to the scheduled payment date. Eligible direct deposits include certain transactions such as payroll, government benefits, or similar types of payments. The Ascend Bank Early Pay service is dependent on when Ascend Bank receives information from the payer that the funds are on the way. This could vary, and you may not always receive your funds early.
3. Spring Savings offer: Earn an interest rate of 3.93% with a 4.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to $99,999.99; 2.96% interest rate (4.00%-3.00% APY) on balances between $100,000.00 to $299,999.99; 2.72% interest rate (4.00%-2.75% APY) on balances between $300,000.00 to $499,999.99; and 2.47% interest rate (4.00%-2.50% APY) on balances above $500,000.00. Each rate applies only to the portion of the balance within its tier, and your total yield is a blended rate across tiers. $0.01 minimum to open and $1.00 daily balance required to earn the disclosed APY. New and existing customers eligible. Funds must not come from an existing Ascend Bank account. Rates subject to change based on market conditions.
4. Greenlight: Ascend Bank customers are eligible for the Greenlight SELECT plan at no cost when they connect their Ascend Bank account as the Greenlight funding source for the entirety of the promotion. Subject to minimum balance requirements and identity verification. Upgrades will result in additional fees. Upon termination of promotion, customers will be responsible for associated monthly fees. The Greenlight® prepaid card is issued by Community Federal Savings Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to license by Mastercard International. Offer subject to change at any time. Visit ascend.bank/greenlight for complete details.