[0] BankZIP.com Announces Newest Alliance Partner.Business Editors & Technology/Banking Writers POTTSTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 25, 2000 The Harbor Bank of Maryland To Offer Internet Banking Services Via BankZIP.com BankZIP.com, the world's first Internet banking alliance, today announced the signing of the Harbor Bank of Maryland as its newest alliance partner. The Baltimore-based community bank joins First Penn Bank, IGA IgA abbr. immunoglobulin A IgA, n the abbreviation for immunoglobulin A. IgA immunoglobulin A. See immunoglobulin. Federal Savings Bank Noun 1. federal savings bank - a federally chartered savings bank FSB savings bank - a thrift institution in the northeastern United States; since deregulation in the 1980s they offer services competitive with many commercial banks , Madison Bank, and Patriot Bank, further expanding BankZIP.com's coverage in the northeastern United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Joining the BankZIP.com alliance allows Harbor Bank to offer Internet banking services, including brokerage, insurance, loan and mortgage services, to over 12,000 customers. As an alliance partner, the bank adds eight branches and 25 ATMs to BankZIP.com's market coverage. Chartered in 1982, Harbor Bank serves the Baltimore area and holds $180 million in total assets. "As one of Maryland's premier community banks, we pride ourselves on meeting the growing needs of our customers," said Harbor Bank of Maryland Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Joseph Haskins, Jr. "With the help of BankZIP.com, we now offer the Internet banking services that so many of our clients desire, as well as access to a nationwide network of free ATMs. Most important to Harbor Bank, however, is BankZIP.com's commitment to the personal customer service that distinguishes community banks from the larger financial institutions." P. BankZIP.com was created as a way for community banks to leverage a full spectrum of financial services The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view of the subject. Please [ improve this article] or discuss the issue on the talk page. utilizing advanced Internet technology, a multi-million dollar national and regional marketing program, product fulfillment ful·fill also ful·fil tr.v. ful·filled, ful·fill·ing, ful·fills also ful·fils 1. To bring into actuality; effect: fulfilled their promises. 2. , and customer support while maintaining the personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. local service for which they are known. As BankZip.com Alliance Partners, community banks can offer their customers Internet banking services through the nationally promoted BankZIP.com Web site, which is co-branded for each Alliance Partner in the network. Visitors to BankZIP.com enter their ZIP code zip code System of postal-zone codes (zip stands for “zone improvement plan”) introduced in the U.S. in 1963 to improve mail delivery and exploit electronic reading and sorting capabilities. and are automatically affiliated with an Alliance Partner designated for their area. In addition to online banking services and Internet services, community bank customers have access to free on-line bill pay services and the ability to use a surcharge An overcharge or additional cost. A surcharge is an added liability imposed on something that is already due, such as a tax on tax. It also refers to the penalty a court can impose on a fiduciary for breaching a duty. free nationwide network of BankZIP.com Alliance Partner ATMs. "The signing of Harbor Bank represents a significant step toward our goal of securing a northeastern network of community banks," said BankZIP.com Chairman Joseph W. Major. "As our first venture into the Baltimore area, Harbor Bank shares our commitment to provide complete customer satisfaction through product and service offerings and superb customer service." About Harbor Bank of Maryland The Harbor Bank of Maryland, (not affiliated with Harbor Federal Bancorp, Inc. - who was recently purchased by Provident prov·i·dent adj. 1. Providing for future needs or events. 2. Frugal; economical. [Middle English, from Latin pr Bankshares Corporation) operates 8 branches in the Baltimore/Metropolitan area. Headquartered in Baltimore, the Bank has 180 million in total assets. Harbor Bank is committed to the community and prides itself on providing Big bank services with Little bank spirit! For additional information, visit Harbor Bank's Web site at www.theharborbank.com. About BankZIP.com BankZIP.com is the world's first Internet banking alliance and was created as a way for community banks to attract new customers through a direct marketing and consumer awareness campaign. BankZIP.com provides new and existing customers with a superior Internet experience that includes an extensive product offering. P. BankZIP.com can enhance existing Internet banking software for community banks that already offer Internet banking to customers, or it can be installed as a complete turnkey See turnkey system. solution for banks with no Internet offering. Community banks can become part of the alliance in as little as 30 days. BankZIP.com is built upon the foundation of the high quality customer experience and trust for which community banks are known. With BankZIP.com, customers of community banks have several banking options, including on-line, in person, on the phone, or banking through the mail. Customers also enjoy the use of all ATMs within the alliance without paying surcharges. Fully developed, BankZIP.com will support over 300 banks with as many as 4,000 branches and 5,000 ATMs across the nation. |
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