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Christmas Club

The holidays feel better when you’re prepared.

A Christmas Club account at Bippus State Bank makes it easy to save gradually throughout the year, turning everyday deposits into holiday confidence. When October arrives, your savings are ready—so you can enjoy the season with one less thing on your mind.
 
  • Unlimited deposits
  • $5 opening deposit required
  • Earns interest
  • Free online banking with eStatements
  • Free mobile banking featuring mobile deposit
  • Free telephone banking
  • Check for the amount deposited plus the interest earnings mailed each October
 
 
Personal Accounts
  • Name
  • Date of Birth
  • Address (physical and mailing if different)
  • Social Security Number
Primary Documentation
  • Valid Unexpired Government Issued Photo ID (if no Valid
    Photo ID available see "Secondary Documentation")
    - Driver’s License
    - State ID
    - Passport
    - Military ID You cannot make a copy of a military ID, only
    document the ID #, type, issue and expiration dates.
  • Proof of Address (if not current on ID)
    - Rental / Tenant agreement
    - Utility Bill
    - Bank Statement / Official Bank Document
    - CURRENT BMV Vehicle Registration
    - Property Tax Bill
    - GIS Printout verifying Deeded Owner
Secondary Documentation (No Primary Documentation Available)
  • Joint Account with Guardian – two of the following:
    - Social Security Card
    - Birth Certificate
    - School ID
  • TWO of the following:
    - Non-photo Government ID
    - Insurance Card (w/ name embedded)
     Medicare Card
     Medicaid Card
     Hoosier Rx Card
     Any other valid health insurance card
    - Indiana BMV Registration (IN ONLY)
    - US Divorce Decree certified by court w/ stamp &
    seal
    - Marriage license certified by court with stamp &
    seal
    - Major Credit / Debit Card w/ Embossed name
    (Non-Expired)
    - Letter from Bishop
Minor
  • Joint Account with Guardian – two of the following:
    - Social Security Card
    - Birth Certificate
    - School ID
Non-US Citizen
  • Additional types of acceptable ID include:
    - Green Card - Permanent Resident Card
    - Passport
    - Work or Student Visa
  • If non-resident alien, we need to complete a W-8 and
    completed Non-Resident Alien Worksheet