Replacing the Toaster: New Giveaways
April 3, 2012 9:22 AM
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Back to the Beach
Washington Trust, the biggest bank based in Rhode Island, announced last month that it would give away a free season pass to any of the state's eight beaches to customers who open a checking account with direct deposit. (Image: ThinkStock)
Hitting the Slopes
Bulkley Valley Credit Union in British Columbia partnered with Rayz Boardshop, which sells snowboards and skateboards, in a December promotion. People posted moustache pictures on the retailer's Facebook page. The winning picture received a $250 gift certificate to Rayz; the credit union also donated $1 for each vote the winner received. (Image: ThinkStock)
Pushing the Pedals
Regions Financial also championed outdoor activities, giving away green bicycles in 2007 and 2008 to coincide with the rollout of its green logo at AmSouth branches. The plan was to give away a bike at every Regions' branch, meaning that nearly 2,000 bikes could be out in circulation. (Image: ThinkStock)
Finding a Good Read
Bookworms also have a chance to score big with financial institutions. Washington Savings Bank in Massachusetts is giving away Kindle Fires to customers who sign up for certain debit card and direct deposit services. Fulton Bank in Pennsylvania recently wrapped up a similar promotion. (Image: ThinkStock)
Ready for Class
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union in California lived up to its name in January, running a promotion where kids who opened a "Varsity Club" checking account received a mini backpack keychain. Five kids also won full-size backpacks filled with school supplies. (Image: ThinkStock)
Wall of Sound
HSBC really wanted to sell its Premier banking and wealth management service. Last fall, customers who opened an account online with $100,000 or more received a $100 Apple gift card and a Bose SoundDock Series II Digital Music System. Earlier that year, the giveaway was a Dell Inspiron Mini 10. (Image: ThinkStock)
Capturing Memories
Flushing Bank in New York ran a giveaway last summer where it gave a 16G Flip Video SlideHD to customers who opened a checking account with at least $25,000. (Image: ThinkStock)
