How to Close a Bank Account
Many banking customers consider closing one or more of their bank accounts at some point in time for a variety of reasons. Sometimes it is because of frustration with a bank over unexpected fees, to switch to a different bank … Continued
Are Banks Open or Closed on Veterans Day?
With Veterans Day quickly approaching, you may be wondering which day your bank is closed because the holiday falls on a Sunday this year. Veterans Day is a holiday recognized by the U.S. Federal Reserve System, so all banks are … Continued
Bank Returns Funds After Thieves Empty Account of America’s Oldest Living Veteran
After a thief stole the identity of the oldest living veteran in the United States and emptied his account, his bank returned his money. According to Volma Overton, the cousin of 112-year-old Richard Overton, Bank of America returned the funds and … Continued
Are Banks Open on Halloween?
Halloween, the holiday of costumes, trick-or-treating, jack-o’-lanterns, and parties, takes place on the 31st of October every year. Although it’s a fun day, it is not a federal banking holiday in the United States. Whether or not banks are open … Continued
What is a BIN (Bank Identification Number)?
What is a BIN? The first 6 numbers on a credit card are referred to as the BIN, which is an acronym for Bank Identification Number. These numbers are also sometimes referred to as the IIN, or Issuer Identification Number. … Continued
Citizens Bank Holidays for 2018 and 2019
Need to know if your local Citizens Bank branch is open or closed on a certain holiday? All Citizens Bank locations in the United States will be closed on the below dates in 2018 and in 2019. When a fixed-date … Continued
What Can Someone Do With Your Bank Account Number?
Bank account numbers are openly disclosed and visible on every check, so there must be no problem with safety, right? The vast majority of people will not have any problems, but if an identity thief has your bank account number, … Continued
Green Banks: A Banking Alternative for the Cannabis Industry
The California Senate passed a bill that would allow state-chartered banks to offer banking services to the state’s legal cannabis industry. If the bill passes the Assembly, it would be a major step in the progress of the cannabis industry, … Continued