Other Services

Master Escrow Account

• A simple and convenient system for attorneys, realtors, landlords and others to track and report escrow funds.

Savings Bonds

• Order and/or redeem savings bonds at any Berkshire Bank office.

• Purchase U. S. Savings Bonds directly from the U. S. Treasury Department online.

  A wide range of denominations make savings bonds an appropriate and welcome gift for people of all ages. Visit the U.S. Treasury's informative site for everything you want to know about bonds, including current value of existing bonds and a future value calculator. You can even customize and print colorful gift cards to commemorate a special occasion. Order anytime, day or night, by following the easy steps on the U.S. Treasury site. Payment for your purchase is also easy with most major credit cards. Or, use your Berkshire Bank MasterMoney^TM Debit Card and payment will automatically be debited from your designated checking account...and you'll avoid any finance charges. Savings bonds will be mailed directly from the Federal Reserve Bank according to your directions. You may also purchase U.S. Treasury Bills and Notes in the same manner.

  Using this free service is a secure, cost-efficient way to purchase a thoughtful gift and/or manage a portion of your own savings portfolio.

IOLTA (Interest on Lawyers' Trust Accounts)

• A no fee account for attorneys.

Wire and Cable Transfer Services

• We are on-line with the Federal Reserve system so that you can have a safe and reliable transfer of funds to and from accounts across the U.S. and around the world. The Berkshire Bank ABA routing number is 211871691.

Discount Brokerage

• A special service for you to purchase or sell stocks, bonds, or options at a discounted commission. (Stocks, bonds, and options are not bank products and are not insured by the FDIC or DIF and are subject to investment risks including possible loss of principal invested.)

U.S. Treasuries

• A simple and efficient method for purchasing U.S. Treasury Bills, notes, and bonds at auction or on the open market. (Treasury bills, notes and bonds are not bank products and are not insured by the FDIC or DIF and are subject to investment risks including loss of principal invested.)

Miscellaneous Customer Services

• We offer you a wide variety of other services for you including:
  
  
  American Express Traveler's and Gift Cheques
  Bank Checks
  Money Orders
  Certified Checks
  Municipal Bond Interest Collection
  Night Drop
  Payroll Services
  Wire Transfers
  Safe Deposit Boxes
  Signature Guarantee
  Free Notary Service
  Purchase & Redemption of Foreign Currency

For more information contact us, stop into any Berkshire Bank office, or call (413) 443-5601, 1-800-773-5601.

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