Your Rights Are Protected. In some cases, changes installed by the acquiring bank may cost us money, but then there are protections in place in that event. For example, if the acquiring bank chooses to reduce the saving rates on certain products, our 12-month CD for example, we have the right to liquidate that CD early without a penalty, says Ford.

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