Bank of America’s Defender of Wildlife Program
October 14, 2008
By MoneyRates team | Money-Rates Columnist
Bank of America has partnered with the non-profit organization Defenders of Wildlife to help save wildlife across the planet. Bank of America makes a $10 donation to Defenders of Wildlife when a Bank of America checking account is opened and will donate an additional one cent for every $10 of purchase made on your debit card.
Bank of America offers checking, savings, CDs, and money market accounts within the Defenders of Wildlife deposits program with features like free online banking, unlimited bill payment, and the Bank of America Keep the Change Savings program. One of the most attractive features of the program is the money market savings account which features rate of 3.79% and an annual percentage yield of 3.86% on balances over $5,000. Standard features of the money market savings account include:
- $25 minimum opening balance required
- Free online banking service with free bill pay
- FDIC insurance to the maximum amount allowed by law
- Electronic statements
- Ability to view your account activity virtually anytime with Online Banking service
- Ability to make same-day transfers between accounts
- Ability to make transfers to manage unexpected expenses
- Option to use your savings account balance to provide overdraft protection for your checking account