Austin Bank offers new checking reward program

On Monday, Austin Bank unveiled Free Checking PLUS: a unique, no minimum balance free checking account that rewards customers with 5.01 percent Annual Percentage Yield earnings and automatic refunds on ATM fees nationwide.

"We are excited about introducing Free Checking PLUS into the market," said Jeff Austin, III, vice chairman of the board. "This personal checking account is like no account that Austin Bank has ever offered. It is always free and always pays interest."

Free Checking PLUS is a totally free checking account that rewards customers with a high interest and free ATM usage nationwide.

Free Checking PLUS account holders only need to make 12 or more debit card purchases per cycle (excluding ATMs); have one direct deposit or automatic payment each month; access Online Banking once per cycle; and receive their monthly statement via secure email versus a paper statement.

Austin Bank, a community bank with headquarters in Jacksonville, has in excess of $796 million in assets with 23 offices in nine counties throughout East Texas.

More information about Austin Bank can be found on the bank's website at www.austinbank.com.