PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Pittsfield Co-operative Bank has been designated a "Basic Banking for Massachusetts" bank by the Massachusetts Community and Banking Council.
It is a participating bank in a low-cost program designed to encourage state residents with modest incomes to open bank accounts and use banking services.
"It is our intent to serve the entire community and make our services available to anyone who wants them," said bank President Jay Anderson. "We're certainly happy to be recognized for our efforts to meet the needs of individuals with limited incomes who need a checking or savings account."
There are no eligibility requirements for Basic Banking accounts. Free checking accounts are offered to students up to age 18 and seniors aged 65 and older.
Pittsfield Cooperative Bank is a $235 million community bank with locations in Pittsfield, Dalton and Great Barrington. For more information: www.pittsfieldcoop.com
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