32,000 surcharge-free ATMs added to network
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Nationwide Bank customers will
have the convenience of surcharge-free ATM access where they work, live and
vacation thanks to an agreement the bank has reached with Allpoint(TM)
Network. Allpoint, America's largest surcharge-free ATM network, will
provide the bank's customers access to more than 32,000 ATM locations
across all 50 states without a terminal fee.
In April 2006, Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. received approval
from U.S. regulators to expand the powers of its limited-purpose federal
thrift, and to operate as Nationwide Bank. Later this year, the bank will
begin offering deposit products to existing Nationwide customers.
This new agreement joins Allpoint's surcharge-free ATM network to
Nationwide Bank's existing relationship with Visa(R)/PLUS(R) ATM, a network
with more than 1 million ATMs in 162 countries. Customers who use an
Allpoint ATM will not pay the terminal fee -- typically charged by the
owner of the ATM -- for their transaction.
Through its worldwide access to ATMs, Nationwide Bank will be
accessible to customers when and where they need it. "We are committed to
providing convenient access to products and services that are of value to
our customers," said John Skubik, president of Nationwide Bank. "As part of
that commitment, we will continue to seek out additional opportunities to
offer surcharge-free access to Nationwide Bank."
Allpoint ATMs are found across the country in popular retail locations
like Target, Costco, Shell, ExxonMobil, Rite Aid and Walgreens. The ATM
locator available at http://www.allpointnetwork.com will be available on the
Nationwide Bank Web site once it opens to customers. This easy-to-use tool
enables customers to search for the nearest ATM locations by entering the
zip code or city in which they are looking for access.
About Nationwide Bank
In April 2006, Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. received approval
from U.S. regulators to expand the powers of its limited purpose federal
thrift, and to operate as Nationwide Bank. Nationwide Bank will provide a
full range of banking products and services to its associates and agents,
as well as to Nationwide insurance, mortgage, investment and retirement
plan customers. The trust operation continues as a separate division of the
Bank as Nationwide Trust Company, FSB.
About Nationwide Financial
Nationwide Financial Services, Inc. (NYSE: NFS), a publicly traded
company based in Columbus, Ohio, provides a variety of financial services
that help consumers invest(1) and protect their long-term assets, and
offers retirement plans and services through both public- and
private-sector employers.
It's part of the Nationwide group of companies, which offers
diversified insurance and financial services. The group is led by
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, which is ranked No. 98 on the Fortune
100 based on 2005 revenue(2). For more information, visit
http://www.nationwide.com.
Nationwide, Nationwide Financial and the Nationwide Framemark are
federally registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
On Your Side is a service mark of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
(1) Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, member NASD. In MI
only: Nationwide Investment Svcs. Corporation.
(2) Fortune Magazine, April 2006
Contacts:
Jeff Botti 614-249-6339
bottij@nationwide.com
Erica Lewis 614-249-0184
lewise6@nationwide.com
SOURCE Nationwide Financial Services, Inc.
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http://www.nationwide.com
http://www.allpointnetwork.com
http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/607050.html/
CONTACT:
Jeff Botti, +1-614-249-6339, or
bottij@nationwide.com, or Erica Lewis, +1-614-249-0184, or
lewise6@nationwide.com, both of Nationwide Financial Services,
Inc.
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