General
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What is the Prime Time Club?
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What is the benefit of being a member?
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Can I use my existing checks for the checking
account or do I have to use the Prime Time Club checks?
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Do I have to open the free checking account that
comes with the Prime Time Club?
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I already have $10,000 in deposits at your bank –
can I convert my existing account to Prime Time Club?
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Will I get new account disclosures if I convert my
existing account to a Prime Time Club account? Will I have to
sign a new signature card also?
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As a Prime Time Club member, what kind of select
bank services will I receive at no charge?
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If my spouse is not 50 years of age, can he/she
still be a member of the club with me?
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What do I need to do to receive my Prime Time Club
discount when I shop at participating vendors?
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Does the rate premium apply to all CDs and IRAs?
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I have a CD that I opened last month before
becoming a Prime Time Club member – can I convert my CD today to
reflect the rate premium?
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During my 10 day grace period on my expiring CD,
will the CD automatically roll over with the rate premium included;
or, will I need to come to the bank personally to roll it over?
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Does the rate discount of .25% apply to all loan
products?
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Does it apply to overdraft protection also?
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Who is eligible for the $10 member referral credit?
Is there a limit to the number of people I can refer to the Prime
Time Club?
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If both my spouse and I refer one person to the
Prime Time Club, will we both receive a $10 member referral credit?
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Does the $10 credit for grandchildren apply to
great grandchildren also? Can I get the credit for
grandchildren/great grandchildren born prior to me joining the club?
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My safe deposit box contract does not expire until
the end of the year – can I get my Prime Time Club discount now?
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If I currently have a loan with your bank and I
become a Prime Time Club member, am I eligible for the .25% discount
at that time?
Trips
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How will I know about the luncheons, trips, and
other Prime Time Club activities?
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How do I register for the trips?
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As a Prime Time Club member, will I be able to take
a guest with me on trips, luncheons, etc.?
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If I take a guest on a trip through the Prime Time
Club, will he/she be eligible for member travel rates?
General
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What is the Prime Time Club?
The Prime Time Club is
Damascus Community Bank’s newest premium service for people age 50
and better who, with a minimum balance of $10,000 in any combination
of deposit accounts, including savings and CDs, is eligible for
several bank services and benefits, including travel opportunities.
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What is the benefit of being a member?
As a member of the
club you will receive a free interest-bearing checking account with
free Prime Time Club checks, for as long as you have the account and
are a member of the Prime Time Club, along with a membership card
that will enable you to receive discounts with local participating
merchants. You will also be eligible for many added benefits
that include: .10% rate premium on all CDs and IRAs, .25% rate
discount on loans**, safe deposit boxes discounted at 50%,
$10 for new club member referral, $10 deposit into an account for
each new grandchild, a quarterly newsletter, monthly luncheons,
daytrips (Baltimore, New York, etc.), weekend trips, travel tours
(cruises, overseas, etc.) and other select bank services at no
charge.
**subject to
credit approval
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Can I use my existing checks for the checking
account or do I have to use the Prime Time Club checks?
You will receive free
Prime Time Club checks as a benefit of becoming a member of the
club. You may use your existing checks until you receive your
new Prime Time Club checks; however, if you prefer to continue using
your existing checks, rather than your free PTC checks, you may do
so.
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Do I have to open the free checking account that
comes with the Prime Time Club?
No, it is not required
that you open the free checking account.
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I already have $10,000 in deposits at your bank –
can I convert my existing account to Prime Time Club?
Yes, you may convert
your existing accounts to Prime Time Club accounts to become a
member of the club.
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Will I get new account disclosures if I convert my
existing account to a Prime Time Club account? Will I have to
sign a new signature card also?
When you convert an
existing account to a Prime Time Club account, you will receive new
disclosures; and, you will need to sign a new signature card
acknowledging the change.
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As a Prime Time Club member, what kind of select
bank services will I receive at no charge?
You
will receive the following free bank services:
Account
Research/Statement Reconciliation
Gift Cards (American Express)
Online Bill Pay
Wire Transfers
(outgoing domestic)
Traveler’s Cheques
(American Express) – Cheques for Two
Treasurer’s Checks
Certified Checks
Gift Cheques
(American Express)
Stop Payment
Telephone Transfer
Discounted Services:
Safe Deposit Boxes
(prices vary by size) – 50% discount for members
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If my spouse is not 50 years of age, can he/she
still be a member of the club with me?
Yes,
so long as you, as the primary member, are 50 years of age or better.
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What do I need to do to receive my Prime Time Club
discount when I shop at participating vendors?
You will need to show
your Prime Time Club membership card to receive the offered vendor
discount.
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Does the rate premium apply to all CDs and IRAs?
The
rate premium will apply to all CDs and all IRAs.
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I have a CD that I opened last month before
becoming a Prime Time Club member – can I convert my CD today to
reflect the rate premium?
You may convert your
CD at the next renewal period.
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During my 10 day grace period on my expiring CD,
will the CD automatically roll over with the rate premium included;
or, will I need to come to the bank personally to roll it over?
Yes, we will set your
CD up when you open your account so that you will receive the Prime
Time Club rates.
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Does the rate discount of .25% apply to all loan
products?
Yes, the rate
discount of .25% will apply to all loan products. (cannot be
combined with any other special rate)
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Does it apply to overdraft protection also?
Yes, the .25% applies
to overdraft protection also.
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Who is eligible for the $10 member referral credit?
Is there a limit to the number of people I can refer to the Prime
Time Club?
Anyone who becomes a
member of the Prime Time Club will be eligible to receive the $10
member referral credit provided that the person referred becomes a
member. There is no limit to the number of people you can
refer.
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If both my spouse and I refer one person to the
Prime Time Club, will we both receive a $10 member referral credit?
If each of you refers
different members then each of you will receive $10.
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Does the $10 credit for grandchildren apply to
great grandchildren also? Can I get the credit for
grandchildren/great grandchildren born prior to me joining the club?
The $10 credit
applies to both grandchildren and great grandchildren who are born
after you become a member of the Prime Time Club.
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My safe deposit box contract does not expire until
the end of the year – can I get my Prime Time Club discount now?
You will be eligible
for the safe deposit box discount upon your next contract renewal.
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If I currently have a loan with your bank and I become a Prime Time Club member, am I eligible for the .25% discount at that time?
No, you are
eligible for the rate discount on new loans only.
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Trips
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How will I know about the luncheons, trips, and
other Prime Time Club activities?
The bank will publish
a quarterly newsletter that will advertise all up and coming Prime
Time Club luncheons, trips and other club activities. This
information will be accessible on the bank’s website at
www.damascuscommbank.com under Prime Time Club and by clicking
on the Prime Time Club quarterly newsletter link.
You may also inquire
with bank personnel at any of our branch locations or contact the
Prime Time Club Director, Ruth Johnson, at 301-253-1000 or email
your questions to
ptc@damascuscommbank.com.
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How do I register for the trips?
There will be a
printable registration form on the bank’s website that you will need
to complete and return to the Prime Time Club Director, along with a
full deposit reserving your space for the trip. If you do not
have access to our website, you may call or email the Prime Time
Club Director at the number/email address above to obtain a
registration form. Each of our branches can also print one out
for you while you are doing your banking.
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As a Prime Time Club member, will I be able to take
a guest with me on trips, luncheons, etc.?
The bank will allow
one guest per Prime Time Club member to accompany you at any club
function/activity.
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If I take a guest on a trip through the Prime Time
Club, will he/she be eligible for member travel rates?
Any guest that
accompanies a Prime Time Club member on a trip would pay the
non-member rate at 5% above the member price.
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