Eastern Connecticut Savings Bank is Becoming Ascend Bank

Again, nothing. Your routing number will remain the same once your accounts are converted. 

There may be changes to your accounts, yes. When analyzing your accounts, we used the most current information available to us to guide us in determining which new product most closely matches what you have now. Your new account(s) may have unique features, which are all outlined for you within the companion Disclosure Companion linked from this page. Rest assured we’ve done our best to ensure you will be happy with your new accounts. And, if you have questions about it, please do reach out to your branch banker or Access Banking Center so we can discuss. 

No. You can continue to use your checks until they run out. If you decide to reorder your checks, you can do so through Ascend Bank Online Banking. Fees may apply.

Yes. A new Ascend Bank Visa® debit card (personal, business or HSA) will replace your ECSB Mastercard. You’ll receive these in August with instructions on how to activate. The card WILL need to be activated within 30 days. Your ECSB card will no longer work as of September 2nd.

Your interest rate will not change, and your term will remain the same until maturity.

Rest assured, your deposits will continue to be protected to the maximum allowable limits of the FDIC. The standard maximum deposit insurance amount is $250,000 per depositor per insured depository Institution. In addition, when two FDIC-insured banks merge, deposits from both institutions remain separately insured for at least six months after the merger. Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are further insured until the earliest maturity date after that six-month period. If you have deposits at both banks, this temporary coverage gives you time to make any changes needed to your accounts. For more information visit www.fdic.gov.