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Flushing Bank’s Complete Checking Account Receives National Certification by Banking Advocates as Safe, Affordable Account
UNIONDALE, N.Y., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank
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[{"type":"text","content":"UNIONDALE, N.Y., May 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flushing Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: FFIC), the parent holding company for Flushing Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that its Complete Checking Account was officially certified by the national Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund (CFE Fund) as meeting the Bank On National Account Standards. The national safe account Standards, co-created by consumer advocates, leading national nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, and other financial institutions, designate both core and strongly recommended features that ensure low cost, high functionality, and consumer safety. John R. Buran, President and CEO of Flushing Bank stated, “We are pleased to receive this Bank On certification indicating that our Complete Checking account has over 25 features of a safe and affordable consumer transaction account. Our Complete Checking account which offers consumers a no cost, FDIC insured checking account with online and mobile banking access. Our Complete Checking account has no minimum balance requirements, no monthly fees, and no overdraft or insufficient funds fees. Our goal is to deliver unique and relevant value to our customers by ensuring they have access to all the digital banking services, such as bill payment and person-to-person payments through Zelle®, to manage their money at their convenience, anytime, anywhere.” “The Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund is delighted to award its national Bank On account certification to Flushing Bank’s Complete Checking account,” said Jonathan Mintz, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund. “Flushing Bank’s Complete Checking offers New York area residents who are looking to improve their finances a safe, affordable, and truly useful mainstream banking product– this is especially important during COVID-19, as consumers need to access and manage their money both affordably and safely. Flushing Bank’s offering of this terrific account brings them into the forefront of national banking access efforts, and we thank them.” About Flushing Financial Corporation Flushing Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: FFIC) is the holding company for Flushing Bank®, an FDIC insured, New York State—chartered commercial bank that operates banking offices in Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and on Long Island. The Ban...