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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.
*1.00% Annual Percentage Yield (APY) on balances up to $2,000 and 0.00% APY on balances over $2,000. $100 daily balance to earn APY. APYs are accurate as of November 4, 2025. Rates are subject to change at any time without notice before or after account opening. Fees may reduce earnings.
This account is only offered to Benchmark Community Bank customers (individuals) that have a checking, savings, or money market account and are at least eighteen (18) years of age or older. Only one customer may be an owner of each account. Each customer may open up to five (5) Pay and Play Savings Accounts. No minimum balance requirements apply for this account. No monthly service charge. You may not make withdrawals from this account.
On or about March 28 or September 28 each year, an automatic withdrawal will transfer the account balance and accrued interest from this account to one of your Benchmark Community Bank checking, savings, or money market accounts, as designated at account opening. A closing account fee may be imposed during certain times of the year.