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
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
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? 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
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
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
If you do not have an emergency fund set aside, it’s time to start building it. Over 60% of Americans say they are unable to cover an unexpected setback of $1000 with their own savings. With the uncertainty that many … Continued
When depositing a check into your bank account, you may have noticed your available funds can differ from account’s actual balance. This happens because your bank or credit union has placed a hold on your check deposit. Financial institutions do … Continued