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Summit Credit Union Joins Bank On Movement, Receives Certification From Cities For Financial Empowerment Fund

April 15, 2021 Balance account certified to help consumers stay safe, get ahead financiallyMADISON, Wis.— Summit Credit Union’s has been officially certified by the Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) Fund as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards. The certification, announced by Bank On Greater Milwaukee, recognizes accounts that ensure low cost and high functionality while promoting consumer safety.The Balance checking account offers a variety of features that make checking more available and sustainable for members of the community, including no overdraft or nonsufficient fund fees, free bill pay, the ability to make purchases with a free debit card and federal deposit insurance. The account allows individuals and families to hold a basic transaction account for functions like direct deposit of income and stimulus and unemployment payments without risk of unpredictable charges.“Every day we are looking for new ways to make financial tools easier to understand and more accessible,” said Summit Credit Union CEO & President Kim Sponem. “Our partnership with Bank On Greater Milwaukee is a perfect fit. We share the goal of greater financial stability for families and communities.”Bank On Greater Milwaukee works with area financial institutions, community organizations, local government leaders and federal regulators to connect Greater Milwaukee residents to safe, affordable and productive banking accounts. The Bank On National Account Standards identify critical productfeatures for financial institutions, making it easier for local coalitions across the country to connect consumers to accounts that meet their needs.“We’re proud to be working with Summit Credit Union to provide another low-cost, low-fee transaction account to the Greater Milwaukee area! Having account options, like Summit’s Balance checking account, allows people to find services that not only meet their needs but also help families reach their goals,” said Constance Alberts, program manager of Bank On Greater Milwaukee.The Balance checking account is available at each of Summit Credit Union’s 46 branches across southern Wisconsin; new members may also . For more information, visit . For more information on the Bank On National Account Standards, visit  . You might also be interested in COTTAGE GROVE, WI – Summit Credit Union, headquartered in the Village of Cottage Grove, has pledged a $100,000 grant to “The Next Chapter” Library Capital... Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, announced today that it is recognized, for the second consecutive year, as... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Dec. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- , a leading management and technology consultancy for banks, credit unions and fintech firms, has announced... Madison, Wisc. - StartingBlock Madison, the city's premier hub for startups and innovation, is proud to announce a continuing partnership with Summit Credit... Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, hosted its annual ShredFest on September 28. Held in partnership with the Better... Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, has been awarded on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions... Madison, Wisc. – Summit Credit Union, a member-owned financial cooperative, is again the top mortgage lender in the state of Wisconsin, according to data... MADISON, WIS. — May 28, 2024 – Since its announcement in 2020, The Center for Black Excellence and Culture (The Center) has encouraged Madison’s Black... MADISON, Wis. — Hannah Echols of Milwaukee, has just been revealed as the winner of Summit Credit Union’s Project Money Season 15. Along with three other...
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