First Financial Federal Credit Union, serving Monmouth & Ocean Counties, had a successful Bank Transfer Day on November 5th. The parking lots were filled and the credit union opened 23 new full banking relationships and 22 checking accounts from these new members, on Saturday alone. Previous transfers were made prior to November 5th and the credit union will continue to promote Bank Transfer Month, throughout November. Many of the new members gave testimonials about the #1 reason why they decided to leave their banks - included below. President and CEO, Issa Stephan, also made a guest appearance with Lou Russo of Lou & Liz in the Morning on 94.3 The Point. A video was recorded from the appearance, regarding Bank Transfer Day and the benefits of credit union membership: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MD31BkekRE&feature=related . Those who made the switch on November 5th enjoyed picking prizes out of a grab bag in each branch to win various Visa Gift Card amounts and additional t-shirts, as well as one lucky new member who provided a testimonial on First Financial’s social media sites and online survey – won a $75 Visa Gift Card. All new First Financial members who made the switch on Saturday (and throughout November), will get a coupon to receive .15% off a future loan with First Financial and a free “Intentionally Left Bank” t-shirt.
Testimonials:
“I don’t like big banks” – Sean B., Lanoka Harbor
“First Financial is close to home” – Sham Z., Toms River
“Credit Unions are more geared toward the member because it’s a cooperative” – Kathleen G., Toms River
“Big banks are defrauding customers!” – John T., Toms River
“We got tired of all the excessive bank fees” – Donna & Rick H., Waretown
“We were tired of the hidden fees from the banks that robbed us” – Larry S., Brick
“We decided to move from our bank to First Financial because of fees!” – John & Sharon C., Brick
“I switched to avoid bank fees and earn interest on accounts” – Raymond S., Brick
“Fees at the other banks were too high!” – Elisa L., Jackson
“Transferred Nov. 5th, won a $20 gift card and got a FREE T-shirt that I wore into TD Bank when I went to close my account. One of their customers even asked me about it, said he was going to check it out cause he was tired of TD as well! Hooked up with my Mint, Paypal & Google Checkout accounts with no issues and they have a great website for handling and viewing transactions online. Great customer service, I couldn't be happier.” – Carlos L. |
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