NEW CASTLE, Del., Jun 30, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- As part of a continuous effort to respond to the needs of
savings-conscious consumers who need some peace of mind during these
times of economic uncertainty, Discover Bank will allow penalty-free
early withdrawals from 12-month certificates of deposit for new and
renewing account holders who lose their jobs.
Discover CD rates consistently beat the national average and interest is
compounded daily. Discover Bank is making this penalty-free offer on its
most popular 12-month CD term at the same rate at which it would
normally offer any CD for the same term. Accounts are FDIC-insured, and
banking specialists are available by telephone 24 hours a day.
"If you're trying to make some headway by investing in your future, we
don't want the fear of an unforeseen job loss to keep you from enjoying
the higher interest rates our 12-month CDs offer," said Steve Olszewski,
vice president of deposit products at Discover Bank. "In these days when
unemployment is at a 25-year high, our customers can be confident that
they can access their money if they need it without paying penalties."
To be eligible, account holders must open or renew a 12-month CD with a
minimum $2,500 balance between July 1 and Dec. 31, 2009. If the account
holder involuntarily loses his or her job during the term of the CD,
they will be allowed to make a partial withdrawal of the funds or close
the account with a full return of their principal and any credited
interest with no penalties. The program also applies to self-employed
people under certain circumstances.
For more information or to open a penalty-free 12-month CD call
1-800-347-7000 or go online to www.discoverbank.com/12monthcd.
Discover Bank also offers CDs with terms from three months to 10 years
with some of the consistently highest interest rates in the industry. In
addition to CDs, Discover offers Money Market accounts and IRA CDs.
Discover Bank deposit accounts can be opened over the phone at
1-800-847-7000 or at www.discoverbank.com.
About Discover Bank
Discover Bank is one of the 100 largest banks in the United States and
an affiliate of Discover
Financial Services (NYSE: DFS). Discover Bank offers certificates of
deposit, money market deposit accounts and other consumer financial
products and services. Founded in 1911, Discover Bank is FDIC-insured
and chartered under the laws of the State of Delaware. The bank
maintains a branch in Greenwood, Delaware, with deposit, finance and
credit card operations in New Castle, Delaware. For more information,
visit www.discoverbank.com.
SOURCE: Discover Financial Services
Jon Drummond
Discover Financial Services
224-405-1888
jondrummond@discover.com