Leading Personal Finance Website Highlights Discover’s Customer
Service, Convenient Online Accessibility and Competitive Rates
RIVERWOODS, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 13, 2016--
Discover was recognized as a best online bank and as offering one of the
best CD accounts for 2016 in GOBankingRates’ fourth annual “Best
Banks” series.
“It’s clear why Discover Bank is one of the top online banks of 2016,”
said Cameron Huddleston, personal finance expert and Life + Money
columnist for GOBankingRates. “It offers a winning combination of no-fee
products, competitive rates on savings and CD accounts, and superb
customer service features.”
GOBankingRates uses a unique methodology to create their “Best Banks”
series based on what consumers consider most important when choosing a
bank. Factors such as interest rates, monthly fees, minimum balance
requirements and customer service are considered when compiling the
lists.
“Discover is committed to providing a rewarding, easy and secure online
banking experience that helps our customers save more so they can
achieve a brighter financial future,” said Brian Hughes, senior vice
president of deposit products at Discover. “This recognition reaffirms
our commitment to providing products and features that offer value to
our customers.”
Discover
offers competitive rates on CDs, IRAs, savings and money market
accounts. Discover also offers Cashback Checking which rewards customers
for every debit purchase, check cleared and online bill payment.
Cashback Checking is currently available to all Discover credit card
members and deposit account owners. Bank customers can easily access all
of their account information on the go with Discover’s mobile app and
have peace of mind knowing they are secure with proactive fraud
monitoring and $0 liability protection.
For the full list of GOBankingRates’ Best Banks series as well as more
information on the methodology, visit http://www.gobankingrates.com/banking/best-banks-2016/.
About GOBankingRates
GOBankingRates.com is a leading portal for personal finance and consumer
banking information, offering visitors the latest on everything from
finding a good interest rate to strategies for saving money, investing
for retirement and getting a loan. Its editors are regularly featured on
top-tier media outlets, including U.S. News & World Report, Forbes,
Business Insider, Daily Finance, Huffington Post and more. It
specializes in connecting consumers with the best financial institutions
and banking products nationwide.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and payment
services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S.
financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become
one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues
the Discover card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers private
student loans, personal loans, home equity loans, checking and savings
accounts and certificates of deposit through its direct banking
business. It operates the Discover Network, with millions of merchant
and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit
networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with
acceptance in more than 185 countries and territories. For more
information, visit www.discover.com/company.
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Source: Discover Financial Services
Discover Media Relations
Rob Weiss, 224-405-6304
robertweiss@discover.com