'Florida's Most Convenient Bank' Continues Offering
Unique Services to Floridians
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- BankAtlantic, Florida's
Most Convenient Bank, has announced the final installation of its coin
counting machines in 72 branch locations. BankAtlantic's Totally Free Change
Exchange coin counters process change at the rate of 800 coins per minute and
is free of charge for customers and non-customers.
"These coin counting machines have proven to be extremely popular and very
useful," said BankAtlantic Chairman and CEO, Alan B. Levan. "As Florida's
Most Convenient Bank, we are continuously implementing programs and concepts
to ensure that our customers and all members of our community have the
products and services that make their lives easier."
The Totally Free Change Exchange coin counters accept all coins,
automatically separating them, so there's no need to sort and wrap loose
change. Users can simply pour the coins into the machine and within moments,
the Totally Free Change Exchange coin counter provides a receipt detailing
individual coin amounts and a total dollar and cents figure. Users then
present this receipt to a teller and can receive the cash or deposit the money
into their account.
BankAtlantic, "Florida's Most Convenient Bank" is one of the largest
financial institutions headquartered in Florida and provides a comprehensive
offering of banking services and products via its broad network of community
branches throughout Florida and its online banking division --
BankAtlantic.com. BankAtlantic has 73 branch locations and operates more than
190 conveniently located ATMs. BankAtlantic is open 7 days a week* and offers
holiday hours, extended weekday hours, Totally Free Change Exchange coin
counters, 24/7 call center service and free retail and business checking with
a free gift. Visit the BankAtlantic Web site for further information at
http://www.BankAtlantic.com .
* A few locations have limited 7 Day Branch Banking due to building
restrictions.
Open 7 days a week -- Monday through Sunday.
Extended branch lobby hours are 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M., Monday through
Wednesday, and 8:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., Thursday and Friday.
Extended drive-thru hours are 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., Monday through
Wednesday, and 7:30 A.M. - 8:00 P.M., Thursday and Friday.
Saturday branch lobby hours are 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M., and drive-thru
hours are 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Sunday branch lobby hours are 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., and drive-thru hours
are 11:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Matters discussed in this press release may contain forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially
from those contemplated, expressed or implied by the forward-looking
statements contained herein. Future performance, including continued growth
of accounts and the success and profitability of seven-day banking and the
other growth initiatives including but not limited to the success of the
Totally Free Change Exchange coin counters, is subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties, which are, in many instances, beyond the Company's control.
In addition to the risks and factors identified above, reference is also made
to other risks and factors detailed in reports filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Hattie Harvey
Manager, Public Relations
(954) 760-5383
hharvey@bankatlantic.com
Boardroom Communications
Caren Berg
(954) 370-8999
caren@boardroompr.com
SOURCE BankAtlantic Bancorp, Inc.
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CONTACT:
Hattie Harvey, Manager, Public Relations of
BankAtlantic, +1-954-760-5383, or email,
hharvey@bankatlantic.com; or Caren Berg of Boardroom
Communications, +1-954-370-8999, or email, caren@boardroompr.com,
both for BankAtlantic
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