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Need an easy way to save up for holiday shopping, event tickets, taxes, vacation, or a large appliance purchase?
Benchmark checking and savings account holders can now open a special Pay or Play Savings account to help achieve short-term savings goals. Earn interest (currently 1.00% APY*) on balances up to $2,000!
How do you open an account?
- Stop by your local branch and ask a relationship specialist to get you signed up.
- Choose the payout date that's best for you—March 28 or September 28.
- Set up an automatic transfer so that your contributions are drafted from your Benchmark account or make manual deposits.
Need a great way to save up for next year's holiday shopping, taxes, vacation, or large appliance purchase?
Benchmark checking and savings account holders can open a special Pay or Play Savings account and earn interest (currently 1.00% APY*) on the first $2,000 per account.
How do you open an account?
- Stop by your local branch and ask a relationship specialist to get you signed up.
- Choose the payout date that's best for you—March 28 or September 28.
- Set up an automatic transfer so that your contributions are drafted from your Benchmark account or make manual deposits.
For more details on the Pay or Play Savings account, ask one of our relationship specialists or send us an e-mail.
*The Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of November 4, 2025. Pay or Play Savings (PPS) accounts have a variable interest rate. PPS accounts can be opened any time of the year by individuals that are owners of an active Benchmark Community Bank (BCB) checking or savings account and are 18 years of age or older.
Withdrawals are not permitted until maturity, either March 28 or September 28, depending on the account selected. At maturity, the accrued interest will be credited to the PPS, and the PPS's balance will be transferred to a BCB checking or savings account that is designated when opening the PPS. If the designated BCB checking or savings account is closed prior to the maturity, your PPS may be subject to closure. If you close your PPS before maturity, you will not receive accrued interest and you will be charged a $35 early closing fee. This fee can be manually waived, depending on the account selected, during the following timeframes: March 29-May 30 for Pay or Play Savings – March OR September 29-November 30 for Play Savings – September.
Fees could reduce earnings on the account. Limit of 5 PPS accounts per customer.