7/21 Update: Presidential Internet Checking now up to 3.50% APY
5/13 Update: Presidential Internet Checking now up to 3.25% APY
Just noticed this while checking my account online with Presidential Bank. It looks like the rate for the Internet Checking is going up to 3% APY on the first $25k. They must have just changed it because the animated graphic and the detailed information page still show the 2.75% rate, but the text references on the homepage show 3%.
Yeah, I wonder when American Bank will raise theirs? It was among the highest when I signed up. Though still better than most places, but currently at 1.75%, and been there for a while.
I asked Presidential why my account didn't get updated, Here is the answer
The change just took place today, therefore, you will not see the change on your account until tomorrow. You will be earning the new rate effective today. Thank you.
Joseph A. Muir Presidential Bank Internet Branch Manager Retail Operations Bank Security Officer 1-800-383-6266 josephm@presidential.com
-----Original Message----- From: CornHusker Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:53 PM To: email@presidential.com Subject:
I just noticed Presidential has raised the interest rate to 3%, but why my account still showing 2.75%. When this will be changed?
Very nice! And I was just thinking about setting up an Emigrant account. If you have the ability to do direct deposit, this is now the best place to put 25k and still remain as liquid as possible.
Boiler said:Sure, after you send ING a check from Presidential, ING will then add Presidential as an external transfer account.Cool. Did you do that through Presidential Billpay? Do you happen to know the address if so?
I am thinking about signing up for a new Internet Checking PLUS which will give me the 3% rate but I have no way of setting up a monthly electronic deposit of $200. Will they charge a fee if there is no monthly electronic deposit? Any way to avoid that fee?
furrypanda said:I am thinking about signing up for a new Internet Checking PLUS which will give me the 3% rate but I have no way of setting up a monthly electronic deposit of $200. Will they charge a fee if there is no monthly electronic deposit? Any way to avoid that fee? No fees, but they'll convert your account to "Internet Checking" which is a less attractive product. It may take them awhile before they figure out your not doing direct deposit (try to avoid calling customer service).
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