TITLE

Surcharge-Free ATM Networks Are Growing

PUB. DATE
January 2009
SOURCE
Point for Credit Union Research & Advice;1/1/2009, p22
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The article reports on the growth of surcharge-free automated teller machine (ATM) networks in the U.S. Credit unions and community banks are joining the four largest surcharge-free ATM networks to help their depositors and reduce user fees during these hard economic times. According to the article, by joining a nationwide surcharge-free ATM network credit unions can include information on the networks in their marketing campaigns to retain established members and attract new clients.
ACCESSION #
37133212

Tags: AUTOMATED teller machines;  BANKING industry -- Automation;  CREDIT unions;  USER charges

 

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