Hometown Heroes Program – Banking That Gives Back

You serve your community every day. Peoples’ Hometown Heroes Banking program is our way of saying thank you. Designed for educators, first responders, healthcare workers, active military and veterans, this add-on offers meaningful benefits that recognize your service.

Hometown Heroes can be added to any of the following accounts:

Personal Checking
Interest Plus Checking
Premier Checking
Student Checking
Freedom Money Market

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Hometown Heroes Banking Program Features

As a community bank, we understand the value of service. Our team is here to provide support and guidance to you – just local people who care about your financial well-being.

Discounted Checks

Enjoy 75% discount on one folio of checks annually

Reserved Branch Parking

Your own parking spot at select Peoples Bank locations

Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders

Two free Cashier’s Checks or Money Orders per year

Safe Deposit Box Discount1

50% off a new Safe Deposit Box at available locations

Closing Cost Savings2

$350 off closing costs on any new Mortgage

Reduced Personal Loan Rate3

0.50% reduction in rate on any new Personal Loan with auto-debit from a personal checking account with Peoples

Investment Review4

Complimentary investment review/analysis from Peoples Investment Services

Insurance Quote5

Complimentary consultation and quote from a Peoples Insurance agent

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Hometown Heroes Banking Qualifications


Eligible Service Professionals

Must be a U.S. military service member or veteran, current or retired law enforcement, firefighter, EMT, healthcare worker or teacher.

Consumer Checking Account

Must have a Personal, Interest Plus, Premier or Student Checking account, or personal Freedom Money Market account from Peoples.

New Account Bonus6

Open a new Personal, Interest Plus or Student Checking account and receive a $25 monthly credit for the first 6 monthly analysis cycles following the account opening – up to $150 total.

To be eligible during each monthly analysis cycle, you must:

• Be enrolled in eStatements as of the end of the monthly analysis cycle.

• Have at least one direct deposit transaction.

• Have 5 or more debit card purchases debited from your account (excludes ATM transactions).

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150% discount only available for first year on new safe deposit box accounts. Subject to availability.


2Discount not valid with zero closing cost mortgage products, including Freedom Equity and the Dreams2Keys product. Loan offers subject to credit approval.

30.25% reduction in rate on any new Personal Loan (fixed interest rate, non-real estate secured; excludes deposit-secured accounts) with auto-debit from a consumer checking account with Peoples Bank and another 0.25% for being a Hometown Heroes member. This rate offer cannot be combined with any other rate discount.


4Peoples Bank, Trust and Investment Services is not a registered broker/dealer, and is independent of Raymond James Financial Services. Securities are offered through Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Investment Advisory Services are offered through Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. 877-376-7576, 138 Putnam Street, Marietta, OH 45750. NOT INSURED BY FDIC, NOT DEPOSITS OR OTHER OBLIGATIONS OF THE BANK, AND ARE NOT GUARANTEED BY THE BANK; SUBJECT TO INVESTMENT RISKS, INCLUDING POSSIBLE LOSS OF THE PRINCIPAL INVESTED.


5INSURANCE PRODUCTS ARE NOT FDIC INSURED; NOT A DEPOSIT; NOT GUARANTEED BY PEOPLES BANK; NOT INSURED BY ANY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY; MAY LOSE VALUE.


6Your account must remain open during each of the monthly analysis cycles. Offer does not apply to accounts opened online. A minimum of $25 is required to open an account. Limited to one offer per customer. Offer is considered interest and will be reported on IRS Form 1099-INT (or Form 1042-S, if applicable). Rates and offer dates subject to change without notice and offer may be withdrawn at any time. Fees may reduce earnings on the account.

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