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Senior Citizen Shopping, Discounts
Banks Offer Wealth of Special Discounts, Benefits
for Senior Citizens
Many senior discounts start as young as 50 at
banking institutions
By David Smidt, SeniorDiscounts.com
Aug. 16, 2007 - Many people may not realize that
most banking institutions provide special services for senior citizens.
Not only do banks offer senior checking programs that offer discounted
benefits beyond those of their standard checking services, but they may
also have full service money management services available that are
designed specifically for older adults' needs.
Most of these programs are available to seniors as
young as age 50 or 55. The benefits can typically be found on the bank's
web site, but you can also inquire in person or through the banks toll
free number.
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When researching a bank's benefits for seniors, it
is best to look at the standard offers for regular checking accounts and
then compare those with the extras you may receive in the senior
program.
Some of the same benefits may be found with other
checking programs, so look for the one that is right for you. Be sure to
read the fine print and ask questions if you are unsure of the program
details and requirements.
Here are some of the extras you may receive with a
bank's senior program:
● Free or discounted personalized checks
● No fee Travelers Cheques
● Free personal money orders and cashier's checks
● No minimum daily balance requirements
● Free or discounted Bill Pay
● Preferred interest options on checking balances
● Preferred rates on Money Market Savings, CDs and IRAs
● Preferred rates on select loans and lines of credit
● Extra savings accounts
● Special check cards
● Free or discounted safe deposit box
● Free stop payment, money order and bond redemption services
● Overdraft protection options
● Unlimited check writing with no per item fees
● Free or discounted identity protection
Here are senior programs offered by some of the
major banks:
● Bank of America Advantage for Seniors (For
Seniors 55 and older.)
http://www.bankofamerica.com
● SunTrust Select 50 Checking (For Seniors 50
and older.)
http://www.suntrust.com
● Wachovia Crown Classic Banking and Access
Fifty Checking (For Seniors 50 and older.)
http://www.wachovia.com
● Wells Fargo Elder Services
http://www.wellsfargo.com
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