Bank News
Town Bank receives A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
We are pleased to announce that we have become a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited Business with an A+ Rating. The BBB is a nonprofit organization that exists so consumers and businesses have an unbiased resource to guide them on issues of trust in the marketplace. Read more.
Junior Savers, show off your photography skills.
Your photo could be chosen for our 2011 Town Bank calendar. Ask your parent or guardian to email your favorite photo along with your name and age to juniorsavers@townbank.us. Submissions are due by Tuesday, August 31, 2010, so get to snapping!
Saving for college: Which option is right for you?
Join Scott Steinhorst of Wayne Hummer Investments for an educational discussion about the options available to help you save and plan for the high cost of a college education. Free seminars will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, at Town Bank - Hartland (850 W. North Shore Dr.) and at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 15, at Town Bank - Elm Grove (13150 Watertown Plank Rd.). Contact Jan Grimm at 262-369-8851 or jgrimm@whummer.com for more information.
Introducing improved ATM network access.
To better serve our customers, we have expanded our surcharge-free ATM network participation to include the NYCE network with SUM and MoneyPass. (Statewide “ATM ACCESS” terminals will also continue to be available.) This will allow you to access even more surcharge-free ATMs in locations more convenient to you. To find a SUM or MoneyPass ATM near you, click here or go directly to www.sum-atm.com or www.moneypass.com.
Are you in? Opt in for overdraft protection.
Federal lawmakers have created new rules governing overdraft protection programs that go into effect for our customers on August 15, 2010. Read more.
FDIC permanently extends insurance limits.
The FDIC has permanently increased its basic insurance coverage to $250,000 per depositor. Read more.
An important reminder for our customers.>
In light of recent possible phishing activity, please be mindful of the security of your personal information. Specifically, be aware that the bank will NEVER ask for sensitive information via e-mail, text or web. Do not give information out to someone over the phone or via e-mail. If you have any doubts or are unsure about any type of communication you have received from us, call us or come into the bank. For more information on phishing and other types of fraud, visit our Online Security Center here.
Town Bank’s new facility construction is underway.
We recently broke ground on our new Wales facility at 511 N. Wales Rd. Scheduled to open in the fall of 2010, the new facility will have two drive-thru lanes, safe deposit boxes and all of the amenities that you'd expect from a true community bank. Read more.
Town Bank debuts "My Bank Idea" service.
Notice anything new on the right side of the screen? That's our "My Bank Idea" tab - a great new way to stay in touch with Town Bank. Have something to tell us? We would love to hear from you! Click on the tab to start sharing your ideas.
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.
Transaction Account Guarantee Program Notice
Town Bank is participating in the FDIC's Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, through December 31, 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.
