Bank News
Collecting a fortune?
As a service to our customers, we will host a free coin appraisal event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at Barrington Bank & Trust (201 S. Hough St., Barrington). Ron Beckstrom, owner of Golden Rule Coins, will appraise old coins, paper money and gold jewelry. No reservations are needed. Come see what your collection is worth!
Kids, unlock our Treasure Chest!
Visit the bank from 9 a.m. to noon to draw a key and try to unlock our Treasure Chest on these Saturdays: March 13; March 20; and March 27. Every time you play, you can win an awesome prize!
Maximize your potential in today's real estate market.
Join us from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 18, at Hoffman Estates Community Bank (1375 Palatine Rd., Hoffman Estates) for a FREE Home Buyers Seminar. Mortgage Specialist Dennis Chvojka will discuss buying properties in foreclosure, short sales, the federal tax credit for first-time and repeat home buyers, and much more. Space is limited so please call 847-963-9500 to reserve your place!
Enter the Money Smart Kid Essay Contest.
Palatine Bank & Trust is holding a local essay contest for students in grades 5-8 in conjunction with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Money Smart Week. Three winners will be awarded a new laptop computer. The submission deadline is Monday, March 22, 2010. Read more.
FDIC extends insurance limits until 2014.
The FDIC has extended its $250,000 insurance coverage on deposit accounts from December 31, 2009, to December 31, 2013. Read more.
Being our customer has never been so rewarding.
We're pleased to introduce Community Rewards, a debit card rewards program that gives cardholders points for their purchases. The Community Rewards program is available to individuals and businesses with Barrington Bank & Trust checking accounts. Read more.
Enjoy exciting travel and social events with Platinum Adventures®.
The Platinum Adventures® club is a unique travel and activities group for our customers age 50 or better. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and enjoy exciting activities such as day trips, seminars, and more. Read more.
Avoid debit card fraud.
Follow these three simple steps to protect your account:
1. Never, ever give out your PIN. (Not even to us. We will never ask for it.)
2.
Don’t respond to text messages, phone calls, or e-mails requesting
account numbers, PINs, passwords, card numbers, or 3-digit security
codes.
3. If you are ever contacted and not sure, call us!
Learn more about how to protect your identity and personal information here.
Palatine Bank & Trust is participating in the FDIC's Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, through June 30, 2010, all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account. Coverage under the Transaction Account Guarantee Program is in addition to and separate from the coverage available under the FDIC's general deposit insurance rules.
