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Add It Up™ provides customers with discounts while shopping online with their Bank of America credit or Check Card. Now, customers can enjoy even greater savings with the addition of cash-back offers - customers can also earn 5% to 20% cash back on purchases made online at more than 270 stores like iTunes, Target, Best Buy, Banana Republic and Barnes & Noble.
Bank of America’s corporate philanthropy philosophy is part of our company’s DNA. We have long held the belief that a healthy community is a healthy place to do business – for our customers, associates and shareholders. We are committed to creating real impact in the neighborhoods where we live, work and do business. We are the largest cash giver among financial institutions and the second largest corporate cash donor in the U.S. We have set a goal to donate an unprecedented $1.5 billion by 2015, and we are on track to exceed this giving amount.
Bank of America ranked 3rd in Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine "The top 10 Online Banks."
Each day, Bank of America and our associates make a tremendous positive impact in the neighborhoods in which we live and work. Our powerful commitment to improve, revitalize and preserve our communities creates opportunities for our associates, customers and shareholders and should be a source of pride for us all. Team Bank of America volunteers donate more than 650,000 hours annually to help meet critical community needs across our global footprint.
2008 Natural Resources Defense Council Award - recognizes Bank of America's efforts in addressing climate change.
2008 City of San Diego Climate Protection Champion Award – for strides to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
2006 Global Green USA Award - for our commitment to environmentally smart design and construction.
2005 Corporate Climate Champion for our advancements in corporate solutions to global warming.
In 2008, Bank of America committed $2.5 trillion over the next 10 years to strengthen many communities we serve through community development banking, philanthropy, and environmental initiatives.
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is one of the world’s largest corporate foundations. In 2007 alone, the Foundation contributed $200 million to address critical issues facing neighborhoods and communities, and will have donated $1.5 billion by 2015.
Bank of America provides significant funding to organizations and institutions such as colleges, universities, hospitals, museums, science centers, and performing arts groups in our communities that share the Bank of America vision of vibrant and growing neighborhoods.
Local Heroes recognizes five community leaders within each of the 40+ communities whose efforts and passion for local issues are contributing to the growth of their neighborhoods. By awarding them $5,000, they can contribute to an eligible nonprofit of his or her choice.
Bank of America recognizes five exemplary students in each of 40 communities who are committed to making a difference with a paid summer internship and an assigned mentor from Bank of America.
Did you know that In March 2007 our company committed $20 billion in a 10-year environment commitment to promote sustainability in its operations and through lending, investing, and new products and services?
Did you know that Bank of America has pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3.5 million tons by 2008?
As a company with a strong presence in communities across the U.S., we forge innovative partnerships with governmental and non-governmental organizations to conserve our natural resources while making our communities more energy efficient and more environmentally responsible.
Our “Bank Greener, Live Greener" initiative has already enabled consumer and business customers to save more than 13,433 tons of paper since 2004 by using online account statements, bill pay and ebills. These paperless services allow customers to manage their accounts and receive, view and pay bills entirely online. The impressive results are equivalent to: 257,914 trees, saving 352 swimming pools of wastewater, meeting the total energy needs of 5,174 homes for a year, eliminating the greenhouse gases emitted by 6,431 cars a year and 63,537 18-wheelers in a year - reducing enough solid waste to fill 985 garbage trucks.
Did you know that Bank of America has products that reward our customers for rewarding the environment? We have a "Brighter Planet" Visa® card where customers can earn "EarthSmart® reward" points that can then be redeemed for carbon offsets, as well as contributing to community based renewable energy projects across the US. We also have credit cards that can support other environmental organizations.
If ever your Bank of America card is lost or stolen, your account will be credited by the end of the next business day for unauthorized transactions.
Keeping your financial information secure is one of our most important responsibilities, and we take that role seriously. Your personal information is never shared with marketers, including e-mail marketers, wishing to offer you their products and services. In addition, you always have the choice to opt-out from direct marketing offers from Bank of America.
Did you know that if you can pay someone by check, you could also be using our free bill pay service to pay them electronically? Bill Pay allows you to control who is getting your money, and when they get it. You can use it to pay individuals or organizations. If the recipient isn't already on our list of designees, then we cut a check and mail it to them on your behalf.
Bill pay lets you have full control of how much and when your payments are made. You can schedule payments ahead of time, or payments to occur after you know your payroll deposit will hit your account. You can even schedule a payment to occur when you are on vacation, so that you can relax and enjoy yourself knowing that your finances will be fine until you get home.
Did you know that you can pay virtually anyone through Bank of America bill pay? If the person you are paying electronically doesn't accept an electronic transaction, Bank of America will write its own check and send it to them.
Paying bills online can save the average consumer $6 in stamps and 4 hours of time each month.
Did you know that more than 1 million Bank of America customers are now enjoying Mobile Banking, a free and secure service that allows you to manage your accounts at your convenience on the go?2 If you are signed up for Online Banking and have a mobile phone with internet access, you can too! Receive alerts, check balances, transfer funds, and pay bills.
