Recently, the Minnesota Bankers Association (MBA) recognized our Bank for the level of involvement we have
in our community. We were one of 40 banks in the State honored for working with our community by providing funding, volunteers, materials, supplies or food for our neighbors.
Archives for January 2022
2021 Foundation Activities
2021 Foundation Activities
We’re pleased to announce the following grants were approved:
- HISTORIC HUTCH — repair the Hager Clock
- HUTCH PARK & REC — Girl Scout Park fishing pier updates
- MCLEOD COUNTY FOOD SHELF — general support
- COMMON CUP MINISTRY — general support
- MCLEOD ALLIANCE FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE- — general support
If your non-profit organization is interested in applying for a grant, please contact Connie Lambert at 320-234-0620.
Mobile Wallet Coming Soon!
Very soon you will be able to add your CB debit card to Apple Pay®, Samsung Pay™ or Google Pay™. It will be a convenient, touchless and secure way to pay in store, through apps and online.
Mobile wallets – smartphone apps where you can store your debit and credit cards – are a convenient way to pay for transactions with a tap of your phone. Adding your CB debit card to your phone can help in many ways!
- Saves time – you won’t have to waste time entering in a single piece of information.
- Security – it’s a more secure way of completing a purchase compared to a credit or debit card. Instead of using credit card data, all transactions are made using tokens.
- Contactless payment – there is no need to touch a keypad. Just showing your phone to the merchant allows the transaction to go through.
Rock the Rewards!
Use your CB debit card and celebrate the music!
Let’s get groovin’ and movin’! Each time you use your CB debit card for a PIN- or signature-based purchase, now through March 31, 2022 you’ll automatically be entered for a chance to win great prizes in the Rock the Rewards promotion.
Grab your debit card and turn on your favorite tunes! During the Rock the Rewards promotion, when you use your Citizens Bank & Trust Co. debit card, shopping and checkout is fast and easy. Every purchase earns you another chance to win!
A live concert experience has never been easier or more convenient. Simply use your CB debit card to pay for your tickets and any travel/food expenses. Plus, you could be on your way to winning great prizes!
- Grand Prize: $500.00 SHAZAM gift card
- Eight Monthly Winners: $50 SHAZAM gift card
Be sure to use your CB debit card for all the daily essentials, including fuel and groceries! Paying with your debit card is safe and helps you stay on budget.
The more you use your debit card, the more chances you’ll have to win! Don’t have a debit card? Stop in and apply today!
No purchase is necessary to enter to win. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Promotion period is between January 1, 2022 and March 31, 2022. Visit https://www.shazam.net/services/marketing/sdr-rules/ for official rules and complete contest details.
College Student Scams
Many students start their college career not knowing they are vulnerable to fraud. One way fraudsters target students is through financial aid and scholarship scams. Many students jump at the opportunity to receive tuition financial aid, which is what scammers count on to take advantage of the situation.
Here are some common scholarship-related scams:
- Fake scholarship sweepstakes
- Application fee scholarships
- Student tax scams
For more information on these scams, read Shazam’s blog post Class is back in session. Lesson 1: how to protect college students from scams.
Always be skeptical about any scholarship that requires money upfront. Just one phone call to the college can help prevent the student from falling victim to a scholarship award scam.