Ohio Valley Bank has commenced a pilot program to offer debit cards featuring select area high schools.
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The Community First debit card program allows the bank account holders to upgrade the look of their debit card to one locally designed for their favourite school. The upgrade is available for a $10 fee and the school receives a part of the proceeds.
"During the pilot phase, the upgraded designs will only be available at Ohio Valley Bank branches within the borders of Gallia County. Selected school designs for the pilot were Gallia Academy, River Valley, South Gallia, and Ohio Valley Christian School," said by Ohio Valley Bank in a statement.
If the pilot program is successful, the bank plans to introduce cards for additional schools and even charities in early 2015.
Tom Wiseman, president and CEO of Ohio Valley Bank, said: "We engaged our local school administrators and principals to design cards that are as beautiful and unique as the people of Gallia County.
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By GlobalData"Everyone will want to use them with pride. Best of all, for every card issued, we are donating three dollars back to the school. OVB hopes to make a real and direct impact for our community."
