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Circle Gold Banking Package

Combine Your High Interest Savings Accounts With Your Checking and Money Market Account

Rest assured that you’re getting the most rewarding bank account products and services with Circle Gold Banking from Citizens Bank. This convenient package allows you to combine your money market account with your high interest savings and checking account—to make the most out of your finances.

Open a Circle Gold Banking package today!

Start Earning on High Interest Checking

Get the package that provides you with our highest level of benefits, most preferred money market account rates, and most exclusive services. With the Citizens Bank Circle Gold Banking package, you'll be rewarded for banking with us by receiving benefits like:

Preferred rates on high yield money market accounts
Mortgage savings and banking incentives
Debit card rewards with no limit to the number of points you may accrue
Preferred borrowing rates for home equity loans and lines of credit

Get Started With Circle Gold Banking

Start with a Circle Gold Checking with Interest account—then add preferred rate Circle Gold high interest savings accounts and a Circle Gold Money Market Account.

From there, add as many additional checking, savings and money market accounts to your package as you wish, at no additional fee. Check out the preferred package rates for each account in your area and see how our Circle Banking Package provides you another great way to get rewarded for your relationship.

Circle Gold Checking

            You May Be Interested InValue Plan:
            Learn how you can receive over $500 per year in shopping and dining discounts, up
            to $120 cash back a year and additional purchase protection.
Secure Plan:
            Find out how you can get additional identity theft and fraud protection all in one
            place.

            View All Plans

            Checks
        
Unlimited check writing.
Free Circle
                Design checks, or order a different design with a $15 discount.
No fees
                    on official bank checks, standard American Express® Travelers Cheques,
                    stop payments, or foreign currency exchange.

            Online Banking         
Unlimited online access to accounts. Pay bills, make transfers, set up alerts, and
                more.
Free eStatements.
Online Banking is safe and secure - guaranteed.
Bank on the go with our Mobile Banking App.

            Convenience
        
Debit Card.
Access to more than 3,800 ATMs and 1,480 
                branches - many with extended hours.
Instant access to your funds via Direct
                Deposit.

            Plans
        
Value Plan: $6.99 per month
                With Discounts and Coupons, you can save money on dining, movies,
                        concerts, electronics, travel and more. More than $500 a year in potential savings.
                    
With Cash Back with Green$ense®, get 10¢ back for every paperless
                        payment you make, up to $120 a year.
Get three-way protection for all your purchases with Return Guarantee, Price Protection
                        and Warranty Extension.
Plus enjoy access to complimentary grocery coupons.

            
Secure Plan: $6.99 per
                month
                Credit monitoring with TransUnion® gives you immediate
                        notification of any credit report inquiries or changes. Plus, you can request a
                        tri-bureau credit report in the event of an identity theft.
Internet Surveillance with DataPatrol notifies you if your personal
                        information has been compromised online and provides expert support if an issue
                        is discovered.
Card and document registration lets you initiate the cancellation
                        and replacement of lost or stolen credit cards with a single call.

            
Combined Plan: $10.99 per month. Enjoy the benefits of our Value and Secure Plans while saving over 20% per
                month. 

            Interest Rate
        
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            Pay Yourself First
        
Use Steady Save®
                to set up automatic transfers to your savings account.
Open a Citizens Bank savings account with GoalTrack Savings
                to create a savings plan, track your progress, and get rewarded when you reach your
                goal.

            Customer Service
        
Speak to one of our helpful bankers. 
We eliminate the hassle of switching banks with our premium 
                Switch Support® concierge service, exclusively for Circle Gold
                Banking customers.

            Overdraft Protection
        
Discounted fee overdraft protection
                from your Citizens Bank accounts2.
Learn about our 
                    Standard Overdraft Practices

            Safety & Security
        
Peace of mind with FDIC insurance.

¹ Eligible balances include checking, savings, CDs, loans and lines of credit. See a banker for details.

² Usage fee may apply. Applicable overdraft protection accounts include, Lines of credit, Savings accounts and Money Market accounts. All accounts, loans, and services are subject to individual approval. See a banker for details. Other fees may apply.

See a banker for details and FDIC insurance limitations.

PLANS DISCLOSURE: All benefits, with the exception of the Green$ense benefit, are provided by The CPP Insurance Agency, LLC, which will be referred to as "CPP", or CPP’s third party providers. Citizens Bank is not an affiliate of nor is it responsible or liable for the services provided by CPP.

You must be 18 years or older, a US resident and have or open a Citizens Bank checking account. Only one plan per account.

Value Plan Discounts: Actual savings may vary.

Green$ense: Terms, conditions, restrictions apply. Transactions must post to your account to qualify.

All other benefits: Exclusions and limitations apply. See Terms and Conditions for complete product benefit details. The Purchase Protection programs are administered by TWG Innovation Solutions, Inc., 175 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 356-3000 via forms ESP-MEM-I-DOP(8.11), PP-MEM-NT (12.07), and SG-MEM-NT (12.07). Warranty Extension benefits are not available in Maine or Utah, and are provided by National Product Care Company, except in Arizona, Florida, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, where they are provided by Service Saver, Incorporated (FL License Number 80173), both of which are located at 175 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 356-3000.

Circle Gold Savings

Interest Rate	View rates
Monthly Maintenance Fee	$0
Minimum Balance to Open	$0
Online Banking & Bill Pay	Unlimited online access to accounts. Online banking is safe and secure - guaranteed.
Pay Yourself First	Use Steady Save^® to set up automatic transfers to your savings account.
Convenience	Access to more than 3,800 ATMs and 1,480 branches - many with extended hours. Unlimited account access with your ATM card. Discounted safety deposit box rentals.
Customer Service	Speak to one of our helpful bankers. Add an additional Circle Savings account to your existing checking account by calling 1-877-360-CIRCLE or by visiting a branch.
Safety & Security	Peace of mind with FDIC insurance.

Circle Gold Money Market

Interest Rate	View rates
Monthly Maintenance Fee	$0
Checks	Access your account with up to 3 checks per month. No fees on standard American Express^® Travelers Cheques.
Online Banking & Bill Pay	Unlimited online access to accounts, so you can watch your savings grow.
Pay Yourself First	Use Steady Save^® to set up automatic transfers to your savings account.
Convenience	Access to more than 3,800 ATMs and 1,480 branches - A Citizens Bank is always just around the corner. ATM card or Debit Card - the choice is up to you.
Customer Service	Our bankers are available to help you choose the right money market account for you.
Safety & Security	Peace of mind with FDIC insurance.

See a banker for details and FDIC insurance limitations.

Circle Gold Mortgage Advantage™	Enroll in Circle Gold Mortgage Advantage™ and you will receive 1/8% off your mortgage rate¹! Monthly maintenance fees waived for Circle Gold Mortgage Advantage™ customers — a $20 per month savings!
Savings Benefits	Circle Gold Money Market™ at no additional fee. Preferred rates on Certificates of Deposit. Steady Save^®, automatic transfers to your Circle Gold Savings or Circle Gold Money Market. Use GoalTrack Savings^SM to create a plan, track your progress, and get rewarded when you reach your goal.
Borrowing Benefits	0.25% APR* discount on Home Equity lines and loans.
Additional Benefits	Link to multiple checking, savings, and money markets at no additional fee including your child's account (great for parents with children in college). No fee standard American Express^® Travelers Checks. Discounted fee overdraft protection from your Citizens Bank accounts².

¹Citizens Circle Gold Checking account with automatic payment deduction required to be eligible for discount. One offer per property. Not applicable to Bond, CRA, or our Jumbo loan programs. Other program restrictions may apply. Offer may be withdrawn without notice. See a banker for terms and conditions.

See a banker for details and FDIC insurance limitations.

*Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

As a good bank, we make it our business to do more for our customers. That’s why we created Plans—each is carefully designed to give you more by helping you make the most of your money, while keeping everything you have safe and sound. Experience the benefits of Plans for yourself for 30 days at no charge with your first enrollment.

Value Plan

Get up to $620 in savings and cash back, plus added protection for your purchases, for just $6.99 a month.

Secure Plan

Identity theft or fraud incident could cost you thousands. Our Secure Plan can give you peace of mind and protection for just $6.99 a month.

Combined Plan

Maximize your benefits. Get the benefits of both the Value Plan and the Secure Plan while saving 20% every month.

You must be 18 years or older, a US resident and have or open a Citizens Bank checking account. Only one plan per account.

Value Plan Discounts: Actual savings may vary.

Green$ense: Terms, conditions, restrictions apply. Transactions must post to your account to qualify.

What is a Checking Account?
A checking account is an account, where funds are easily available through different channels (checks, ATM, online bill pay). Because money is available on demand these accounts are also referred to as demand accounts or demand deposit accounts.

How Do I Open an Account?
For your convenience, you can apply for many Citizens Bank personal and business products right online. Just select the appropriate link from the top of this page and find the product you're looking for. You'll find information about applying online on the individual product page. If you prefer, you can also open and account by calling the Citizens Bank PhoneBank at 1-888-910-4100, or by visiting any Citizens Bank branch.

How Do I Transfer Funds?
It's easy to transfer funds yourself by phone: merely call 1-888-910-4100. You can also transfer funds at ATMs or online using Online Banking.

What Kinds of Transactions can I Perform Using Online Banking?
You can review account history and current transactions, transfer funds between accounts, place stop payments, request copies of statements, send customer service requests via secured Email, pay bills, view images of cleared checks, access your checking and savings account statements online, and much more.

How Safe is Online Banking? What Systems Are In Place To Ensure Security?
All account information entered and displayed online is maintained on a secured database encrypted using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology. We also protect information stored in our database by hardened connections called Firewalls. Only those devices authorized to communicate with the database can make a connection to the database. Additionally we offer Safe With Citizens to ensure security.

Is Bill Pay available with Mobile Banking?
Yes. Bill Pay is currently available within our iPhone app. You may also access Bill Pay by logging on to online banking and selecting “Pay Bills” for devices that don't currently support bill pay. Be on the lookout for Bill Pay on additional devices with upcoming mobile enhancements.

Learn More About Circle Gold Banking

Still have questions about a Circle Gold options that are right for you? It’s okay. Visit your local Citizens Bank branch, or contact a customer care representative at 1-877-360-CIRCLE to answer any questions you may have, and help get you started.

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Citizens Bank is a brand name of RBS Citizens, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania. Deposit accounts held at RBS Citizens, N.A. and Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania are separately insured.

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